Give your leaders the tools for success!

New and experienced leaders will gain tools and develop their leadership skills.

8 month Leadership Development program
Meets monthly for 2 days at a time in your community.
Plus 4 one-on-one coaching sessions with Connie Schroeder

Curriculum

Start with Why (Your personal values & mission)
Create your Personal Growth Plan
MBTI – Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment (with Assessment)
Generations in the Workplace
Leadership Styles (with Assessment)
Stress Management & Resiliency
The Importance of Attitude
Understanding your Belief System
Conflict (with Assessment)
Networking
Finding your Why
Communication (with Assessment)
Decision Making
Emotional Intelligence (with Assessment)
Time Management and Productivity
Trust

Building High Performing Teams
5 Dysfunctions of a Team
Influence and Power
Enabling Others to Succeed
Public Speaking
Effective Feedback (Giving and Receiving)
Difficult Conversations
Motivation
Talent Management
Innovation
Crisis Management
Diversity & Inclusion
Change Management
Strengthfinders
Everest Leadership Simulation
Paper Airplanes – Leadership Simulation

Cost: $5000 per person
(Minimum of 6 participants per class)

Why Train Your Leaders?

It is important that you have effective leaders in your workplace to empower and influence your people to achieve business and team goals. Connie has proven experience in turning good people into phenomenal leaders. Some benefits your organization will receive from investing in your employee’s growth through the Brookings/Madison Leadership Academy include:

Increased productivity.
Increase Retention.
Increase employee engagement.
Implement an effective leadership style.
More effective Problem Solving
Making better decisions

This leadership training is for people at all stages of their leadership journey.

New leaders
Early to mid-career professionals
Executives and directors

“The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and HAVING THEM STAY.”

2024-25 Dates

October 22-23

November 19-20

December 17-18

January 21-22

February 18-19

March 25-26

April 22-23

May 20-21

May 21 – Graduation

Deadline for registration: October 15, 2024

About Connie Schroeder

Known for her expertise in turning good people into phenomenal leaders, business expert Connie Schroeder is a Business Consultant, Trainer/Speaker and Business Coach. With a background in Telecom Corporate Management, 5 years of leading the South Dakota
Leadership Academy and 23 years of leading her own staffing business, Connie has a proven reputation for excellence. Her career has allowed her to work with leaders in several industries including telecom, energy, manufacturing, medical, hospitality, legal, retail, construction, financial, automotive, electrical, and many more. Connie is Certified National Trainer though JCI Junior Chamber International. She is passionate about helping her clients grow and develop themselves and their organizations. Connie holds a Masters in Organizational Leadership and is a PhD Candidate in Industrial & Organizational Psychology. Whether she works with you as a business consultant, Trainer or Coach, Connie brings proven techniques to grow the people she works with.

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Tiffany Slate

Taylor O'Brien

Samantha Hofer

Michelle Miller

Dalton Crisman

As a new CEO, I needed a quick refresher on leadership targeted to the needs of our organization and me, personally. With Connie's practical experience I got the tips, advice and professional tools to increase my confidence in my new and challenging role.

I'd highly recommend Connie for anyone looking to build a team, develop a strategic plan, or overcome organizational challenges of any sort. Connie will help empower individuals and teams in a straight-forward, professional way while helping develop a culture of accountability.

Geri BeckCEO, Mitchell Area Development Corporation and Chamber

As president and CEO of Puetz Design+Build, I know the importance of developing leaders from within. Developing staff that show the potential for leadership generates sustainable company growth and empowers current employees to broaden their skillsets that often lead to job promotions.

With the help of Connie and her leadership program, we have employees that are now in leadership positions who didn't see that capacity within themselves prior to going through her class. I would highly recommend Connie as a leader and developer of talent.

Mark PuetzCEO & President, Puetz Design+Build

I was just beginning the adventure of advancing in my career when the opportunity to learn from Connie came my way. I had always viewed myself as a leader, but never really thought about what it really meant to lead in a meaningful way. I had no idea how much I truly didn't know!

Connie has an innate ability to know not only what you need to learn, but how you need to learn it. The self-awareness I gained through her assistance was exactly what I needed to succeed!

I recommend Connie for anyone and everyone looking to improve their leadership skills in a way that will truly benefit your team and company, and yourself personally. I have been able to develop a team of leaders, watching them grow along with me! Every day I am remembering and pulling in tidbits from Connie's teachings!

Casey SloanManager, Customer Operations, Parts Astec Industries

Connie has coached our entire team as well as done some one-on-one coaching with me personally. I have leaned on her broad knowledge base and insight to be a better leader for our team. I am grateful to have her as a resource for my personal and professional growth.

Kelsey DoomPresident & CEO, Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce

My learning experience with Connie was a huge success! Through her guidance and coaching, I was able to realize exponential growth in my leadership skills, which has translated to success both in my professional life as well as in my personal life. I have taken many leadership classes and trainings during my life, but the unique style and techniques Connie employs were different than any other leadership training I had experienced before. This made all the difference to me, and because of it, I was truly able to grow as a person. Although I was part of a class of 18 when I was learning from Connie, I truly felt like I was learning as an individual and each lesson was curated to suit what I needed in order to grow. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Connie and I don't think I would be the leader I am without her. I would highly recommend Connie to anyone wanting to grow as a leader.

Kyle BenderExecutive Vice President, Falcon Plastics

I had the privilege of participating in Connie's leadership series, and it was truly an enriching experience. Connie excels at crafting a dynamic learning environment that caters to both emerging leaders and seasoned professionals. The program's diverse curriculum, enriched with practical applications, truly stands out. What sets this series apart is the invaluable network of professionals it provides - connections with fellow participants and guest presenters that I still rely on to this day. I wholeheartedly commend Connie for creating such an impactful and enduring learning experience.

Sarah PerryVP of Corporate Affairs, Falcon Plastics

I took Connie's leadership course back in 2019, right when I stepped into the role of Plant Manager at Falcon Plastics. Looking back, I can honestly say that this course has been a game-changer for my career. It's not just about moving up the ladder; it's about truly understanding how to connect with and support the people around me. Connie's course helped me see my own leadership strengths, even the ones I didn't realize I had. It made me more intentional about my actions and their impact.

The skills I picked up during that course are still a big part of who I am today - not just as a leader, but as a team member, community member, parent, and overall person. I'm really grateful for that. And the best part? Connie doesn't just leave you hanging after the course ends. She stays in touch and continues to offer support. I'd recommend this course to anyone who's in or aiming for a leadership role. It's a solid step toward growing in your career and making a real difference.

Randy MorehouseDirector of Operations, Falcon Plastics

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