Leadership Academy

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Minnesota State University, Mankato's Leadership Academy equips new and emerging leaders with the essential skills to excel in their roles. Learn best practices to lead teams, embrace adversity, and define your personal leadership style.

Participants receive a certificate after completion in addition to a Digital Badge which can be uploaded to your LinkedIn account or other social platform.

Cost: $1,595 (Price includes all materials and assessments.)

Limited to 20 participants!

May through October 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM with a light breakfast served

Hubbard Building - 2nd Floor Strategic Partnership Collaborative Space

424 N. Riverfront Dr.

Mankato, MN 56001

a building with trees in front of it

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

SCOTT MORRELL, EdD

2025 SESSION DETAILS

VIRTUAL KICK-OFF | TBD

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT | May 13

Elements of effective leaders
Element of effective managers
Leadership styles
Leadership core values

MY PERSONALITY - LEADERSHIP I | June 10

Emotional Intelligence (EI)
EI – Effective Communication Strategies
EI – Effective Meetings Strategies
Preferences (MBTI)
MBTI – Effective Communication Strategies
MBTI – Effective Meetings Strategies

MY PERSONALITY - LEADERSHIP II | July 8

Conflict Styles (TKI)
TKI – Effective Communication Strategies
TKI – Effective Meetings Strategies

HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS I | August 12

Form, Storm, Norm, Perform – Strategies
Six Stages of Change – The Change Cycle

HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS II | September 9

My Work & My Team: Polarity Thinking
Team Change & Team Continuity: Polarity Thinking

HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS III | October 14

The Art of Listening – Skill Development
Ideal Team Player – Humble, Hungry and Smart
Wrap Up All Learning