8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Central

Empower Kearney: Leadership Academy
Proudly Presented by NKC Health, Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative & Summit Media“Leadership for Impact”
The Empower Kearney Leadership Academy is a dynamic nine-month experience designed to cultivate and empower both established and emerging leaders. Participants will strengthen leadership skills, expand networks, and gain the knowledge needed to make a lasting impact on their businesses and community.
The academy runs September through May, with monthly sessions focused on leadership development and community engagement.
Lead with Purpose. Grow with Intention. Impact Your Community.
What Makes This Program Different?
- Real-world community immersion
- Direct access to local leaders
- Hands-on leadership application
- Leadership Showcase project
Why Invest in the Leadership Academy?
- Develop confident, capable leaders
- Improve team performance & culture
- Strengthen community connections
- Build long-term leadership pipeline
Apply Today – Limited Seats Available
$699 Chamber Members | $955 Non-MembersSession Overview
September – Foundations of Leadership
Build a strong leadership foundation through self-awareness, purpose discovery, teambuilding, and goal setting. Begin developing a leadership mindset rooted in personal growth and community impact.
October – Leading from Within
Explore purpose, personal branding, and team culture. Strengthen connection, trust, and vulnerability while understanding how leadership influences workplace environments.
November – Leadership Effectiveness
Develop emotional intelligence, personal productivity, and communication skills. Learn how assertive communication builds trust and strengthens leadership impact.
December – Strengths-Based Leadership & Community Systems
Discover and apply your Top 5 CliftonStrengths while gaining insight into education and workforce development systems within the community.
January – Personal Growth & Community Impact
Strengthen personal development through growth mindset and coaching while exploring healthcare and public safety systems in the community.
February – Vision, Influence & Leadership in Action
Focus on leadership as influence, developing vision, priorities, and personal growth to inspire others and create meaningful impact.
March – Trust in Leadership
Understand trust as a strategic leadership skill built through integrity, clarity, and consistency, and its role in shaping strong teams and culture.
April – Mental Health & Leadership
Explore the connection between well-being and leadership effectiveness, including resilience, boundaries, and creating psychologically safe environments.
May – Leadership Growth & Graduation
Reflect on leadership as a daily, intentional process. Celebrate growth and commit to continued leadership development beyond the Academy.
Kearney Chamber of Commerce
190 W State Route 92
Kearney, MO 64060
UNITED STATES
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(phone: 816-628-4229)