Lead with Confidence. Influence with Purpose.
Every great leader starts somewhere — with a spark, a challenge, a desire to do more and be more.
The Leadership Development Institute™ (LDI) is where that spark turns into sustained growth. Over 10 engaging, high-impact sessions, you’ll discover your natural strengths, sharpen your leadership voice, and learn how to build a team that thrives under your guidance.
Whether you’re a next-generation successor stepping into larger responsibilities, or an emerging leader eager to accelerate your impact, LDI will help you move from potential to performance.
What You’ll Experience
LDI isn’t a lecture series — it’s a shared journey. Guided by an expert facilitator and surrounded by peers from family and private businesses, you’ll dive into the real-world challenges that leaders face every day: understanding yourself, leading others, building trust, resolving conflict, and driving change.
Each session is interactive, reflective, and practical — you’ll walk away with tools you can apply immediately and the confidence to inspire others to do their best work.
The LDI Journey
Ten half-day workshops designed to accelerate your growth:
- Strengths-Based Leadership – Discover and leverage what makes you exceptional.
- Personality Style Preferences – Understand yourself and those around you.
- Performance Coaching – Guide others to higher levels of success.
- Emotional Intelligence – Build strong, authentic relationships.
- Conflict & Negotiation – Navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.
- Team Facilitation Development – Lead productive, purpose-driven conversations.
- Cultivating Team Engagement – Create a culture where people want to stay and grow.
- Leading Change – Turn uncertainty into opportunity.
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Think strategically, act decisively.
- Leading for High Performance – Align people, purpose, and results.
Who Should Join
- Next-generation family business leaders preparing to take the reins
- Emerging leaders ready to elevate their impact
- Business owners, executives, and managers committed to continuous growth
If you’re ready to become the kind of leader others choose to follow — this is where it begins.
Program Details
2027 Session Dates: March 3 · March 24 · April 14 · May 5 · May 26 · August 18 · September 8 · September 29 · October 20 · November 10*
Morning Sessions: 8 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Sessions: 1 – 5 p.m.
*Celebratory Reception for A.M. and P.M. participants: 1 – 6 p.m.
Location: Goering Center for Family & Private Business Format: In-person, highly interactive workshops
Pricing Information:
Member: $4,000 | Non-member: $5,200
If you have a conflict on a specific date, you’re welcome to attend the alternate session. Missed sessions can be made up in the following year’s program.
Take the Next Step
LDI is more than a leadership course — it’s a community that challenges, supports, and celebrates you as you grow.
Are you ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose? Register today.
Safe Haven Reminder
The Goering Center respects the privacy of our members, and provides a safe-haven environment. Participants agree not to market to or solicit other participants, but are encouraged to buy from one another.
Questions regarding the program? Contact Kamela Barrier, Director, Programs & Marketing at 513-446-5606 or Kamela.Barrier@uc.edu.