Inclusive Communities to Host Transformational Leadership Retreat in Grand Island Oct. 15–17
Inclusive Communities is proud to present Transformational Leadership Retreat from Oct. 15 to 17, in Grand Island, Neb. This immersive three-day event is designed to equip today’s mid-level and people managers with strategic, human-centered tools to lead tomorrow’s workforce with authenticity, vision, and impact.
Why Transformational Leadership — and Why Now?
Leadership is undergoing a paradigm shift. In a rapidly changing social, economic, and cultural landscape, organizations and communities demand leaders who do more than manage; they must inspire, empower, and innovate. Transformational leadership is a leadership style grounded in vision, values, and collective purpose. Rather than operating solely through transactional rewards or directives, transformational leaders engage deeply, motivating others to exceed expectations and align personal and organizational goals.
Decades of research show that transformational leadership is strongly associated with positive outcomes such as:
Increased employee commitment, job satisfaction, and motivation
Stronger organizational culture, trust, and the capacity to sustain change
Greater innovation and adaptive thinking as followers are intellectually stimulated and encouraged to challenge assumptions
Moreover, Inclusive Communities has intentionally integrated the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into this leadership program. Our Transformational Leadership curriculum helps participants not only lead, but do so in a way that centers identity, belonging, and systemic impact.
What Participants Can Expect
Over the course of the retreat, attendees will:
Explore identity, authenticity, and their role as inclusive leaders
Understand how diversity drives organizational results
Build coaching and communication skills for high performance
Design talent-retention and equity-minded strategies
Learn how to operationalize inclusion in everyday workflows
Registration & Tuition
Registration is open now and will continue until spots are filled. The tuition (which includes hotel accommodation and meals) is:
$850 for non-profit organizations or individuals not affiliated with for-profit entities
$1,150 for for-profit businesses
Scholarships are available. Interested individuals may apply or request further information by contacting cammy@inclusive-communities.org.
A Word from the Organizer
“We are calling forward those who are ready to lead not just with strategy, but with purpose, authenticity, and justice at the center,” said Cammy Watkins, Executive Director of Inclusive Communities. ”We invite professionals across sectors to join us in growing a new standard for leadership in Nebraska and beyond.”
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About Inclusive Communities
Inclusive Communities is a nonprofit organization committed to confronting prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination, and building truly inclusive communities across Nebraska and the Midwest. Our leadership programs, such as LeadDIVERSITY and Transformational Leadership, are key strategies for cultivating change agents in workplaces and civic life.
To learn more or reserve a spot, visit inclusive-communities.org or call (402) 391-4460.