With Thanks To Our LEAD Indian Valley Sponsors:

What is LEAD Indian Valley?

 

Designed for business and nonprofit executives or emerging leaders, the LEAD IV curriculum has a specific emphasis on developing self-awareness and identifying the skills needed to successfully lead teams.

The Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce is committed to preparing future leaders who can effectively manage the increasing complexity of the workforce for our local communities and organizations.

 

 

How do I Apply?

Provide the following item:

    • Completed application form, signed by both applicant and employer/sponsor.

Document must be submitted by Friday, August 1, 2025 to:

Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce
ATTN: LEAD Indian Valley Program
121 E. Chestnut Street, Suite 201
Souderton, PA 18964

Tuition

Tuition is due within one month after notification of acceptance to the program.

  • Chamber Members – Tuition is $1,850
  • Non-Chamber Members – tuition is $2,400, a $100 discount is applied if paid by August 1, 2025.

Please make checks payable to Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce, with LEAD Indian Valley in the memo.
The tuition includes all program fees (classes and materials).

Expectations

Class participants of the LEAD Indian Valley Program are expected to commit the necessary time to fully participate in the program.

Full participation includes:

  • Regular attendance (only two missed session permitted to graduate).
  • Preparation for sessions by completing reading and class assignments, including a company project.
  • Active Participation in class sessions.

Schedule

The program begins in August 2025 and concludes in December 2025. Sessions are held every other Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  The first session is a full day.

Date
Title
Content

Session 1
8/22/25 (full day)

Program Launch
Understanding Your Leadership Approach

  • Orientation
  • Program Expectations
  • Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® (Vision module)
  • Introduction of Capstone Project.

Session 2
9/5/25

Work of Leaders®: Alignment & Execution

  • Continue Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® – focus on
  • Building alignment
  • Execution
  • Action Planning

Session 3
9/19/25

Become a better Teammate

  • Explore The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team® to understand
  • Trust
  • Conflict
  • Commitment
  • Accountability
  • Results

Session 4
10/3/25

Communication Strategies for Leaders

  • Active listening
  • Effective questioning
  • Overcoming communication barriers
  • Adapting to different styles
  • Apply to workplace scenarios.

Session 5
10/17/25

Leading Through Change

  • Guest speaker: Helene Matthews, M.Ed., PMP, US Training
    Manager for Almac Group.
  • Learn change
    management principles and begin applying them to the capstone project

Session 6
10/31/25

Strengths-Based Leadership

  • Discover your top 5 strengths and learn how to apply them in leadership.

Session 7
11/14/25

Harness the Power of Productive Conflict

  • Learn to manage conflict productively, reduce destructive behaviors
  • Develop communication strategies for difficult conversations.

Session 8
12/12/25

Nonprofit Board Leadership

  • Meet local nonprofit executives
  • Explore governance challenges
  • Learn how to contribute effectively as a board member.

Session 9
12/19/25

Leadership Legacy & Capstone Presentations

  • Present your capstone organizational project.
  • Reflect on lessons learned
  • Develop a plan to continue leadership growth beyond the program.

January TBD

Graduation Luncheon

Chamber-hosted  celebration with guest speakers, sponsors, mentors and alumni.

Questions?

Contact Leslie Wheeling, Program Director

Phone: 814-673-8160

Email: LeadIVProgramDirector@gmail.com