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A John Maxwell–based message on the 5 Levels of Leadership.
Focus:
1. Business Track
“Scaling Smart: Leadership Skills for Growing Minority-Owned Businesses”
– Delegation
– Systems
– Customer-centered leadership
2. Nonprofit Track
“Leading Volunteers & Boards with Vision and Clarity”
– Mobilizing volunteers
– Board communication
– Mission-focused leadership
3. Faith Leader Track
“Church Leadership with Purpose: Vision Casting the John Maxwell Way”
– Leading teams
– Developing leaders inside your church
– Structuring ministries for growth
“Leadership Journeys: Voices of Minority and Women Trailblazers”
Panelists: local business owner, nonprofit director, pastor, youth leader, or civic official
Topics:
Topics:
KEY 1: Lead with understanding, not emotion
Seek to understand the root of the behavior before reacting; listen actively and stay composed.
Key 2: Set clear boundaries and expectations
Communicate roles, standards, and consequences clearly to prevent confusion and repeated conflict.
Key 3: Focus on solutions and shared goals
Redirect conversations from personalities to purpose, aligning efforts around outcomes everyone values.
1. Business Development Workshop: Janet James
“Money, Markets, and Mindset: Leading Your Business to the Next Level”
2. Nonprofit Leadership Workshop: Sid Hall
“Fundraising, Partnerships & Community Engagement”
3. Women in Leadership Circle (Special Session): Shirley Moore
“Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Leading with Authority”
4. Faith Leadership Intensive: Steve Robinson
“Pastoral Leadership That Transforms Congregations”
“Leadership Roundtables: Connecting Purpose, Passion & People”
Small groups (8–10 per table) work through guided discussion questions:
Based on Maxwell principles:
“This conference delivered practical leadership tools I could apply immediately in my business and ministry.”
Small Business Owner
“The sessions were inspiring, relevant, and deeply empowering for leaders like me.”
Nonprofit Director
“I left feeling confident, connected, and clear about my next leadership steps.”
Community Leader
Hear from leaders who value purpose-driven growth, authentic conversations, and real-world leadership insight.