Lead Better Foundations

A 9-month leadership development program for new or emerging leaders ready to dive into foundational leadership skills and mindset habits.

Program overview

Individual:
$
2,400

Build the foundation to lead with confidence.

Lead Better Foundations is a nine month leadership development program for new and emerging leaders, aspiring managers, and high potential employees preparing to step into leadership.

Core Outcomes

Participants will:

    1. Shift from individual contributor to leader
    2. Develop self awareness and understand their leadership impact
    3. Communicate with clarity, curiosity, and confidence
    4. Build trust and psychological safety
    5. Navigate feedback and difficult conversations
    6. Delegate, coach, and empower others
    7. Respond productively to conflict, stress, and change
    8. Take ownership of team culture and performance

Who is the program for?

Lead Better Foundations is designed for:

  • New leaders and managers building confidence in their roles
  • Emerging leaders preparing for their next step
  • Aspiring managers interested in future leadership opportunities
  • High potential employees identified for leadership development
  • Individual contributors beginning to lead projects, initiatives, or peers
  • Organizations building a strong and sustainable leadership pipeline

No formal leadership title is required. This program is for people who are ready to grow their capacity to lead.

Format

Lead Better Foundations is an in person, nine month learning experience built to support meaningful growth over time.

Participants will gather for half day classes at The Coven in Eau Claire. Each class will combine practical leadership concepts, individual reflection, group discussion, and opportunities to apply new skills to real workplace situations.

Program Dates & Registration

The program will run from January through September of 2027.  Each session will be from 8:30am-12:00pm at the Eau Claire Coven.

Registration opens in August 2026. Be the first to know by joining this list.

More than leadership theory

Knowing about leadership is different from being able to lead.

Lead Better Foundations gives participants opportunities to reflect, practice, apply, and strengthen their skills throughout the nine month experience. Participants will leave with practical tools, shared language, and leadership habits they can immediately use in real workplace situations.

The program is designed using Learn Better’s brain based approach, helping participants retain what they learn and translate it into meaningful behavior change.

Why invest in leaders early?

Organizations often wait until someone receives a promotion or begins struggling in a new role to provide leadership development.

Preparing people earlier creates a stronger transition into leadership. It also helps organizations:

  • Build a more intentional leadership pipeline
  • Increase the confidence and readiness of future leaders
  • Create greater consistency across leadership practices
  • Strengthen communication, trust, and accountability
  • Support retention by investing in employee growth
  • Prepare emerging leaders for greater responsibility

Great leadership does not happen by accident. It is developed through intentional learning, practice, feedback, and support.

Leadership begins before the title.

Moving from individual contributor to leader is one of the most important and challenging transitions in a person’s career.

New leaders are expected to communicate clearly, navigate conflict, build trust, support performance, and make decisions that affect others. Yet many step into leadership without the opportunity to intentionally develop these skills.

Lead Better Foundations closes that gap.

Through practical, brain based learning experiences, participants will develop the mindsets, communication skills, and everyday leadership practices they need to lead themselves, support others, and positively influence their workplace.

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