2026 Leadership Development Series

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Overview

Leadership in complex human-service environments is demanding. The pace rarely allows time to pause or reset, yet leadership actions and decisions still need to be sharp and effective.

The 2026 Leadership Development Series is a monthly, organization-wide webinar series facilitated by James Freeman. Sessions focus on how leaders stay present under pressure, build strong working relationships, and make decisions with long-term impact. Together, these practices strengthen trust, stability, and effectiveness across the organization.

What This Series Builds

• Grounded, consistent leadership across teams
• Trust and psychological safety organization-wide
• Clearer decisions aligned with mission and culture
• Leadership capacity without added operational burden

What Others are Saying

“Training Grounds strengthened leadership capacity across our organization in a clear and lasting way.”

Steve Gunther, CEO, Maryvale

“A practical and empowering experience that helped me recognize more of what I have to offer and lead with greater confidence.”

Rheanan Torres, Program Participant

Format and Pricing

Session Format: Live, virtual sessions are offered monthly, typically on the second Thursday, from 10:00–11:00 AM Pacific.

Enrollment: Organizations enroll once and invite leaders across levels to participate together. One organizational rate covers the full year.

Pricing: $2,400 per organization

Early Sign-Up Savings

Before December 1: $2,200 (save $200) — use code SAVE200

Before November 1: $2,000 (save $400) — use code SAVE400

The 2026 Leadership Development Series supports retention and leadership capacity by providing consistent, organization-wide development that strengthens supervisory stability, reduces reactive leadership patterns, and builds shared expectations across teams.

Live, remote sessions are offered each month (typically on the 2nd Thursday) from 10:00 – 11:00 AM Pacific.

Monthly live webinars. One organizational enrollment covers all sessions for the year.

January — Introduction and Overview

A shared leadership baseline and language for the year

February — Leadership Presence in Complex Work

Clearer decisions and steadier responses under pressure

March — Being a Grounded Leader

Practical ways to stay regulated and lead without reactivity

April — Empathy as a Leadership Skill

Stronger attunement without losing standards or direction

May — Building and Maintaining Trust

Behaviors that build reliability, clarity, and follow-through

June — Nurturing Psychological Safety

Conditions that support learning, voice, and contribution

July — Being an Adaptive Leader

Flexible approaches that fit the situation, not the comfort zone

August — Leadership Flexibility and Strengths

Using different strengths on purpose across changing demands

September — Leading with Long-Term Perspective

Choices that protect people, culture, and mission over time

October — Self-Awareness and Leadership Impact

Recognizing patterns that shape influence, climate, and results

November — Nurturing Other Leaders

Building bench strength through coaching and delegation

December — Reflecting Forward

A practical reset: What to sustain, adjust, and build next