Leadership Accelerators
One-day Sessions Packed with Powerful Content
Leadership Accelerators are designed to increase leadership capacity at every level of your organization.
Choose from 10 power-packed content areas. Sessions will be held at Central Rivers AEA (1521 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls), or the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls). Sessions will run from 8:00AM – 4:30PM with a break for lunch.
November 11, 2026
Taste of Leadership
FREE – in person, 11:00am-12:15pm
Experience a ‘Taste of Leadership’ and discover the impact of our professional development accelerators at no cost. Sample content from Multipliers, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 5 Choices of Extraordinary Productivity, and The Courageous Leader while gaining practical tools you can apply immediately in your work and leadership journey.
Email kristen@leadervalley.org to get registered.
January 26/27 2027
5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity
January 26/27 (two half days), 2027
Learn to achieve extraordinary results by making more selective, high-impact choices about where to invest your valuable time, attention, and energy.
March 2027
Saying the Tough Stuff
Leading Difficult Conversations-March 3/4 (two half days), 2027
Learn to navigate difficult conversations by challenging your faulty thinking, developing a plan, and executing in a way that strengthens relationships and improves outcomes.
April 28, 2027
6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team
Learn to excel as a team leader by developing critical mindsets, conducting regular 1:1s, setting clear goals, fostering a feedback culture, managing change, and optimizing priorities.
December 2, 2026
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
Learn how the best leaders unlock untapped intelligence within their teams to access hidden capabilities, rekindle enthusiasm, foster innovation and achieve stronger performance.
February 4, 2027
Taste of Leadership
FREE – Virtual, 11:30am-12:45pm
Experience a ‘Taste of Leadership’ and discover the impact of our professional development accelerators at no cost. Sample content from Multipliers, Emotional Intelligence, 5 Choices of Extraordinary Productivity, Difficult Conversations, and The Courageous Leader while gaining practical tools you can apply immediately in your work and leadership journey.
Email kristen@leadervalley.org to register.
March 31, 2027
Emotional Intelligence: Leading From Within
Learn to deepen your self-awareness, manage responses and emotions effectively, and embrace a growth mindset to lead yourself with greater clarity, composure, and purpose.
January 14, 2027
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Learn to achieve personal and professional success through principles of accountability, goal setting, effective communication, collaboration and continuous improvement.
February 20, 2027
The Courageous Leader
Creating Cultures Where Everyone Thrives
Learn to lead with courage and consideration to create environments where everyone feels respected, appreciated, and empowered to contribute their best.
April 14, 2027
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
Learn how the best leaders unlock untapped intelligence within their teams to access hidden capabilities, rekindle enthusiasm, foster innovation and achieve stronger performance.

Attendee Testimonial
Watch the video below to hear from a local business owner who attended one of our leadership accelerators.
Cost Breakdowns
Research-Backed Courses at an Affordable Price
Leadership training with Leader Valley saves you an average of $800 when compared to national trainings, plus you receive the added benefit of connecting with other local Cedar Valley leaders.
Course Count | Individual | Group |
|---|---|---|
1/2 | $275 | $1,400 |
1 | $475 | $2,600 (save $250) |
2 | $675 (save $275) | $3,700 (save $2,000) |
3 | $775 (save $650) | $4,200 (save $4,350) |
4 | $875 (save $1,025) | $4,700 (save $6,700) |
5 | $975 (save $1,400) | $5,200 (save $9,050) |
6 | $1,075 (save ($1,775) | $5,700 (save $11,400) |
7 | $1,175 (save $2,150) | $6,200 (save $13,750) |
8 | $1,275 (save $2,525) | $6,700 (save $16,100) |
9 | $1,375 (save $2,900) | $7,200 (save $18,450) |
*Multi-course discounts must be used for different courses*

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Celebrating 15 years of Leader Valley at the 2027 Leader Valley Gala on February 5th, 2027.
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