Empower Kearney: Leadership Academy
Leadership for Impact
Proudly Presented by NKC Health, Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative & Broadly Summit
The Empower Kearney: Leadership Academy is a dynamic nine-month experience designed to cultivate and empower both established and emerging leaders. Through this program, participants will strengthen their leadership skills, expand networks, and gain the knowledge needed to make a lasting impact on their businesses and community. By bringing together a diverse group of individuals, we aim to develop resourceful, engaged, and forward-thinking leaders who will help shape the future of our community.
The academy runs September through May, with monthly sessions focused on leadership development and community engagement. Participants must complete all nine sessions in order to earn their certificate.
Overview:
The leadership development academy will meet on the second Friday of each month from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Each monthly session will include a focus topic, a community topic, and networking/growth opportunities. Lunch will be provided.
Registration:
$699 for Chamber Members. $955for Non Members.
Members receive preferred pricingjoin today and invest in both your leadership and your business.
Organizations sending multiple team members:
First participant at the full rate
5% discount for each additional participant (ADDMORE)
We are happy to provideextended or creative invoicing options for members, or offer anadditional 5% discount if payment is received in full by cash or check by August 1st. (CASH)
Meeting Dates
Goals
September
Foundations of Leadership
Build a strong leadership foundation through self-awareness, purpose discovery, teambuilding, and goal setting. Begin developing a leadership mindset rooted in personal growth and community impact.
October
Leading from Within
Explore purpose, personal branding, and team culture. Strengthen connection, trust, and vulnerability while understanding how leadership influences workplace environments.
November
Leadership Effectiveness
Develop emotional intelligence, personal productivity, and communication skills. Learn how assertive communication builds trust and strengthens leadership impact.
December
Strengths-Based Leadership & Community Systems
Discover and apply your Top 5 CliftonStrengths while gaining insight into education and workforce development systems within the community.
January
Personal Growth & Community Impact
Strengthen personal development through growth mindset and coaching while exploring healthcare and public safety systems in the community.
February
Vision, Influence & Leadership in Action
Focus on leadership as influence, developing vision, priorities, and personal growth to inspire others and create meaningful impact.
March
Trust in Leadership
Understand trust as a strategic leadership skill built through integrity, clarity, and consistency, and its role in shaping strong teams and culture.
April
Mental Health & Leadership
Explore the connection between well-being and leadership effectiveness, including resilience, boundaries, and creating psychologically safe environments.
May
Leadership Growth & Graduation
Reflect on leadership as a daily, intentonal process. Celebrate growth and commit to continued leadership development beyond the Academy.
