Upcoming Events

Leadership’s Greatest Hits: Timeless Skills for Better Leadership | Tuesday, June 24 | 12-1:00PM CST

Have you ever created a playlist of your favorite songs?

You know, the songs you could listen to over and over, and they never get old?

At Slingshot25, we have identified a few of Leadership’s Greatest Hits. Like a soundtrack to your growth as a leader, this playlist includes a few go-to skills every leader should practice – and play – over and over.

In this webinar, Slingshot25’s leadership experts and coaches, Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock, will share:

• An important lesson leaders often (but shouldn’t) fast forward
• Why pushing rewind might be the best way to grow as a leader
• Timeless leadership skills to include in your greatest hits playlist

>July 10 – Leadership Sunrise Series – Topic: You’re Just Not That Big a Deal – Free 

Ohnward Bank is proud to sponsor the Leadership Sunrise Series, led by Slingshot25. This complimentary series offers invaluable leadership insights and a generous dose of inspiration for leaders within our communities.

In this session, Slingshot25’s Jackie Pelland will present, “You’re Just Not That Big a Deal.”

About the topic
When it comes to the workplace, employees and leaders often get in their own way by worrying about what others will think or believing they need to know it all. This talk uncovers what prevents you from doing work that matters or leading in a way that unlocks the potential of others. Learn five things that will make you think differently about how you show up every day. 

Event details
Thursday, July 10 at 8 a.m. for networking and a light breakfast (presentation starts at 8:30)
Ohnward Bank Board Room – 665 Marion Blvd. Marion, Iowa 52302
The event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required. 

>August 14 – Conversations that Move People Forward – Public Offering Onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA

This daylong in-person class is led by Slingshot25’s leadership experts, Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock.

Leadership is a conversation. The mindset and methods leaders bring to a conversation with an employee have a substantial, immediate impact on that employee’s performance. Through everyday conversations with employees, leaders can inspire or stifle performance, create or kill accountability, and make or break the employee experience.

Who should attend?
Leaders or individual contributors who want to be more effective in providing feedback, addressing problem behavior, or those who just improving the quality of their conversations. 

Event details
Thursday, August 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
4333 Czech Lane #B4, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
A light breakfast, snacks and lunch are provided. 

**Public offerings for this class are only available once a year, so get registered today. 

>Sept. 17 – Navigating Change Masterclass – Public Offering

This in-depth virtual class is led by Slingshot25’s change expert and coach, Courtney Smock. The Navigating Change Masterclass will help you master the change process and transform your organization.

Who should attend?
Leaders or aspiring leaders, change practitioners, or project managers who are leading change and want to control the chaos, ensure the change sticks, and put people at the center of their plans. 

Class dates
The virtual 2-hour classes are scheduled for Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 15 and Nov. 12. Labs will be held on Oct. 1, 29 and Nov. 19. 

**Public offerings are only available twice a year, so get registered today.