A dynamic 3-part virtual leadership series to enhance your leadership journey

Launch into the new year with SDAHO’s Leadership Expedition Series, a dynamic three-part journey designed to strengthen leadership skills across every role in your organization.

Healthcare requires leaders who can inspire, communicate effectively, and guide teams through constant change. The Leadership Expedition is designed specifically for hospital and health system teams looking to strengthen leadership capacity at every level of their organization.

This engaging three-part virtual series equips participants with practical tools, clear strategies, and actionable insights to build stronger teams, improve communication, and lead confidently—especially in times of chaos and uncertainty.

Session 1: Leadership at Every Level | January 20, 12-1 pm CST  Register

Building a culture where everyone leads

Strong organizations thrive when leadership is not confined to job titles. This session explores the essential foundation of leadership and why empowering staff at every level—clinical, administrative, and support—is critical to hospital success. Participants will learn how to cultivate leadership behaviors across their teams and walk away with five core leadership tools that can be applied immediately.

Key takeaways:

• Understand why leadership is a mindset, not a position
• Learn the 5 Foundation Leadership Tools needed for organizational success
• Explore strategies to help all staff think and act like leaders
• Strengthen team cohesion and accountability through shared leadership principles

Session 2: Magnetic Communication | February 17, 12-1 pm CST  Register

Harnessing communication to unify and inspire teams

Clear, compelling communication is one of the most vital skills in healthcare leadership. This session dives into the science and art of communication—and why leaders must be intentional in the way they speak, act, and engage with others. Participants will learn the Four Movements of Communication and how to use them to connect teams, build trust, and strengthen partnerships across departments.

Key takeaways:

• Discover the Four Movements of Communication: Words, Speeches, Gestures, and Actions
• Use communication to inspire alignment and reduce misunderstanding
• Apply techniques to motivate staff and enhance patient-centered culture
• Cultivate magnetic communication that unifies people during change

Session 3: Leading Through Chaos | March 17, 12-1 pm CST  Register

Guiding teams with clarity, confidence, and purpose

In healthcare, chaos is inevitable—whether from staffing challenges, operational disruptions, patient surges, or complex interpersonal dynamics. This session equips leaders with the tools needed to navigate conflict and guide their teams with steadiness and purpose. Participants will explore how identity-driven leadership empowers people to rise to challenges and perform at their best, no matter the circumstances.

Key takeaways:

• Develop leadership strategies that stabilize teams during uncertainty
• Understand how identity influences behavior, resilience, and performance
• Learn techniques to address issues, problems, and conflict with confidence
• Build a culture where individuals feel supported, capable, and empowered