Description

AMPED-UP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Accelerate Leadership. Drive Momentum.

Invest in the leaders your business needs with the Amped-Up Leadership Academy. Designed for current and future leaders, this interactive six-month program equips employees with the practical tools and fresh perspective required to create a positive impact inside your organization.

This academy moves beyond traditional "sit-and-listen" training. It is designed to be engaging, interactive, and actionable. Participants will walk away with new ideas, stronger confidence, and a better understanding of how to lead people, support a team, and strengthen your workplace culture.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Exclusive Syllabus: Benefit from a world-class curriculum developed with Better Culture.
• Expert Insights: Learn directly from exciting guest speakers and established local leaders.
• Field Trips: Experience leadership in action through unique, backstage-access tours.
• Networking: Connect with emerging and established leaders from across the Northmont business community.
• Practical & Immersive: Built for interaction and collaboration, not just note-taking.

FULL ACADEMY SYLLABUS

Developed in partnership with Better Culture, this robust syllabus combines expert-led topics with localized field trips.

Session 1: MISSION, CULTURE & EXCELLENCE

• Date: January 21, 2027
• Theme: Leaders maintain a never-ending focus on Mission, Culture, and the Pursuit of Excellence.
• Topics:
  • Mission-Driven Leaders
  • Culture vs. Excellence
  • Envisioning Your Culture
  • Excellence: Why "Satisfied Customers" Aren't Enough
  • Internal Customer Service
  • Recruitment & Selection
• Field Trip: Local Schools
  • Discussion with Superintendents and tours of Northmont High School (NHS) and the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC).

Session 2: PRIDE

• Date: February 25, 2027
• Theme: Leaders create an environment where staff feel proud of their company—and know that their company is proud of them.
• Topics:
  • Cosmos & Locals
  • Do You Know Your History?
  • Fishing for Compliments
  • Celebrate Success
  • Training Staff to Market
  • Recognition: A Couple of Techniques
  • Be a PR Agent
  • Second-Hand Compliments
  • Appreciation: Get Creative
• Field Trip: Local Government
  • Panel Discussion with local leaders and tours of local Government Buildings.

Session 3: GROWTH

• Date: March 25, 2027
• Theme: Leaders work hard to help staff be successful at work and life.
• Topics:
  • It’s Not About You
  • The Magic Feedback Ratio
  • Openness to New Learning
  • Success: The Simple Solution
  • Think Up Two
  • The Value of Mentoring
  • Linkage
  • The Single Best Piece of Advice
  • A Sea of Possibilities
• Field Trip: Economic Development & Tourism
  • Panel sessions focusing on regional growth.

Session 4: HIGH STANDARDS

• Date: April 22, 2027
• Theme: Leaders protect the right of good staff to work with good staff.
• Topics:
  • Go Fix It
  • The DNA of Employee Error
  • Holding Performance Conferences with Confidence
  • What are you: Uncaring or Stupid?
  • What’s Wrong with This Picture?
  • Goodbye to Option B
• Field Trip: Public Health / Safety
  • Tour of community Police & Fire departments and Miami Valley Hospital North facilities.

Session 5: DECISIONS

• Date: May 20, 2027
• Theme: Leaders encourage and promote open discussion and analysis as a predicate to decision-making.
• Topics:
  • Listen Up!
  • Why Do You Ask?
  • Openness to New Learning
  • The 360 Rule
  • What/How/Who Sit Back Down
  • Plan It Backwards
  • Invert the Question
  • Argue the Other Side
• Field Trip: County Government
  • Discussion with Montgomery County Commissioners and a tour of the County Building.

Session 6: CONFLICT & FUN

• Date: June 24, 2027
• Theme: Leaders deal effectively with conflict and encourage others to enjoy their work.
• Topics:
  • A Stupid Idea - Let’s Have Lunch
  • You Can Always Ratchet Up Tomorrow
  • Learn to Apologize
  • The "Unspeakables"
  • Empower Your Fun People
  • Sadness: No Laughing Matter!
  • Why Not Have Some Fun?
  • What Humans Really Want
• Field Trip: State Government
  • Meet your State Legislators and tour the State House.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Duration: 6-Month Course (one full day per month)
• Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Northmont Area Chamber of Commerce Office
• Cohort Size: Strictly limited to the first 20 participants. (Waitlist will form if capacity is reached).

INVESTMENT

• Northmont Chamber Members (Standard Rate): $1,000
• Non-Members: $1,200

Includes breakfast, lunch, and all course materials. Note: Participants must have the ability to transport themselves to the various field trip locations.

DEADLINES 

• Applications are due by October 31st