Energizing Leaders

Success often depends upon individual and team leadership abilities. We work with boards, businesses and organizations of all shapes and sizes. We provide customized training to enhance and strengthen the skills you already possess, offer new skill development and guide you toward achieving your team’s goals.

Ask us to serve as your group’s facilitator to help bring out and develop your best ideas.

Our Experts

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Kari O'Neill

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Leigh Neys

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Signature Programs

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Inspiring Community Leaders

Based on research and evidence gathered by industry experts, this program teaches communities, businesses and individuals the skills needed to foster exemplary leadership qualities.

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South Dakota Change Network

South Dakota Change Network is a year-long journey around building techniques and networks to make the communities where you live and work equitable, accessible and welcoming for all members.

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Building Highly Effective Boards

Whether you are starting a new board or solidifying the roles and workings of an existing board, this program is a great way to get all members on the same page.

Program Interest Form

Interested in bringing our programing to your community or business? Submit your information using the form below, and a team member will contact you to discuss what options we can offer.

Upcoming Events

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Jun 06

Teen Leadership Conference

SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will host the 2022 Teen Leadership Conference, June 6-10 at South Dakota State University in Brookings.

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Sep 08

Chronic Disease Lay Leader Training Registration

SDSU Extension and Better Choices, Better Health will be hosting a virtual training starting in August, with Session 0 on September 8.

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South Dakota Change Network Now Accepting Applications

May 10, 2022

The year-long cohort leadership program will begin summer 2022 and supports South Dakotans who want to make the places they live and work accessible and welcoming to everyone.

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Congratulations Graduates! And Who Says You Can’t Go Home?

Congratulations to all the young people celebrating graduations this spring! You've dedicated years to learning and developing your career, but don't count out your hometown as a great place to start your next chapter!

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How To Get Fired by Your Constituents

For both business and community leaders, one thing is true – without customers, you don't have a job. Examine some common reasons for losing loyalty among community constituents.