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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence: Leading From Within
DESCRIPTION:This course will be held on October 13th and 14th\, 2026\, from 8:00-11:30am. \nLearn to deepen your self-awareness\, manage responses and emotions effectively\, and embrace a growth mindset to lead yourself with greater clarity\, composure\, and purpose.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/emotional-intelligence-leading-from-within-2/
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SUMMARY:Saying the Tough Stuff: Leading Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Learn to navigate difficult conversations by challenging your faulty thinking\, developing a plan\, and executing in a way that strengthens relationships and improves outcomes.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/saying-the-tough-stuff-leading-difficult-conversations-2/
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SUMMARY:Taste of Leadership Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:FREE – virtual\, 8:00am-9:15pm \nExperience a ‘Taste of Leadership’ and discover the impact of our professional development accelerators at no cost. Sample content from Difficult Conversations\, Emotional Intelligence\, 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team\, and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People while gaining practical tools you can apply immediately in your work and leadership journey. Email kristen@leadervalley.org to get registered.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/taste-of-leadership-accelerator/
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SUMMARY:2026 Leader Valley Twilight Golf Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, we are excited to be bringing back the Leader Valley Twilight Golf Fundraiser for a fifth year! Each year\, this impactful event rallies over 200 community members and businesses to raise over $45\,000 in support of young leaders across the Cedar Valley. \n\nYour registration includes greens fees\, cart fees\, snacks\, dinner\, and a swag bag. This is a 9-hole event with teams of six. We’re focused on FUN over the quality of your golf swing\, so beginners are welcome! \nEvent timeline: \n\n4:15 Registration\n5:15 Opening Remarks\n5:30 Shotgun Start\n8:15 Dinner and Drinks\n\nPlease note that there will be no refunds in the case of bad weather. We will do our best to ensure we can still have dinner and entertainment even if golf cannot happen. If bad weather is possible on the day of the event\, we’ll be in touch with updates!
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/2026-leader-valley-twilight-golf-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course\, 1000 Fletcher Ave\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T163000
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SUMMARY:6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team
DESCRIPTION:Leaders make a significant impact on every metric in your business: employee productivity and engagement\, customer satisfaction and loyalty\, innovation\, and financial performance. People skills typically account for 80% of success in a leadership position\, yet many people are not provided the opportunity to develop the skills they need to successfully lead their teams. \nIn this course\, you will learn to excel as a team leader by: \n\nDeveloping crucial mindsets\nConducting regular 1:1s\nSetting clear goals\nFostering a feedback culture\nManaging change\nOptimizing priorities\n\nClick here for more information on this course content!
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/6-critical-practices-for-leading-a-team/
LOCATION:Community Foundation of NE Iowa\, 3117 Greenhill Rd\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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SUMMARY:5 Choices of Extraordinary Productivity
DESCRIPTION:The 5 Choices® to Extraordinary Productivity process measurably increases productivity of individuals\, teams\, and organizations. Participants make more selective\, high-impact choices about where to invest their valuable time\, attention\, and energy.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/5-choices-of-extraordinary-productivity/
LOCATION:Community Foundation of NE Iowa\, 3117 Greenhill Rd\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence: Leading from Within
DESCRIPTION:Learn to deepen your self-awareness\, manage responses and emotions effectively\, and embrace a growth mindset to lead yourself with greater clarity\, composure\, and purpose.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/emotional-intelligence-leading-from-within/
LOCATION:Community Foundation of NE Iowa\, 3117 Greenhill Rd\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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SUMMARY:(NEW) The Courageous Leader: Creating Cultures where Everyone Thrives
DESCRIPTION:Learn to lead with courage and consideration to create environments where everyone feels respected\, appreciated\, and empowered to contribute their best. \n 
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/courageous-leader-creating-cultures-where-everyone-thrives/
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SUMMARY:Saying the Tough Stuff: Leading Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Learn to navigate difficult conversations by challenging your faulty thinking\, developing a plan\, and executing in a way that strengthens relationships and improves outcomes.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/saying-the-tough-stuff-leading-difficult-conversations/
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SUMMARY:Leading at the Speed of Trust
DESCRIPTION:Trust is like water. When it’s there\, everything flourishes and grows. When it’s not there\, everything withers and dies. Where there is no trust\, relationships decay\, projects fail\, customers go to competitors\, initiatives under-perform\, and work grinds to a crawl. \nIn this course\, you will learn to: \n\nIncrease your personal credibility\nPractice behaviors that inspire trust\nAlign your team with high-trust principles to deliver measurable results.\n\nClick here for more information on this course content.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/leading-at-the-speed-of-trust/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club Teen Center\, 815 E 4th St\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T180000
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SUMMARY:Leader Valley Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:Leader Valley Celebrates 13 Years\n\nJoin us for the 3rd Annual Leader Valley Gala on Friday\, February 6th at 6:00PM at Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls! Last year’s gala was a huge success\, and this year promises to be even more spectacular as we gather to celebrate and support Leader Valley’s mission to change live through leadership. This formal event will raise vital funds to support over 12\,000 Cedar Valley Leader in Me students. \nBuy tickets or sponsorships HERE!
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/leader-valley-gala/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T080000
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UID:18125-1769500800-1769531400@leadervalley.org
SUMMARY:Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
DESCRIPTION:In today’s workplace\, leaders can’t afford to waste talent. They need people to innovate\, to solve problems\, to deliver results\, and to be excited and engaged as they do so. In her research\, leadership expert Liz Wiseman made a crucial discovery: There’s far more intelligence and energy inside organizations than we realize. Leaders are key to unlocking these capabilities! \nIn this course\, you’ll learn to unlock untapped intelligence within your team to: \n\nAccess hidden capabilities\nRekindle enthusiasm\nFoster innovation\nAchieve stronger performance\n\nClick here for more information on this course content.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/multipliers-how-the-best-leaders-make-everyone-smarter/
LOCATION:Community Foundation of NE Iowa\, 3117 Greenhill Rd\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T080000
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UID:18339-1768377600-1768390200@leadervalley.org
SUMMARY:(HALF-DAY) Defined Leadership: From Vision to Impact
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the new year with this special half-day workshop! In this course\, you will define your vision as a leader and create a plan to turn that vision into your leadership legacy.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/half-day-defined-leadership-from-vision-to-impact/
LOCATION:Community Foundation of NE Iowa\, 3117 Greenhill Rd\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T080000
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UID:18331-1761552000-1761580800@leadervalley.org
SUMMARY:The Relational Advantage: Lead with Emotional Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Learn to strengthen relationships and lead with empathy by practicing relationship awareness\, perspective taking\, and empathic listening to create greater trust and psychological safety for a high performing team.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/the-relational-advantage-lead-with-emotional-intelligence/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club Teen Center\, 815 E 4th St\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T160000
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SUMMARY:7 Habits of Highly Effective People
DESCRIPTION:No matter how competent you are\, you won’t have sustained and lasting success unless you can effectively lead yourself\, influence\, engage\, and collaborate with others\, and continually improve and renew your capabilities. \nIn this course\, you will learn to use the 7 Habits to achieve personal and professional success by focusing on: \n\nPrinciples of accountability\nGoal setting\nEffective communication\nCollaboration\nContinuous improvement\n\nClick here to learn more about this course content.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/7-habits-of-highly-effective-people-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T200000
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SUMMARY:Tidal Wave Auto Spa - Charity Day
DESCRIPTION:Tidal Wave Auto Spa is pleased to announce its 17th annual Charity Day event will be held on Friday\, September 19\, 2025. As part of the company’s long-standing commitment to giving back\, Tidal Wave will donate 100% of wash proceeds made during the one-day philanthropic event with 50% going directly to Leader Valley. \nTidal Wave Auto Spa’s Cedar Falls location at 416 Brandilynn Rd. is pleased to partner with Leader Valley for this year’s event. Leader Valley is a local nonprofit that works directly with Cedar Valley students to teach essential leadership skills for success in school and after graduation. Leader Valley will receive 50% of the proceeds made at this location during the September 19th event. The remaining 50% of proceeds will be donated to the company’s longtime corporate partner\, Annandale Village\, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities. \nOver the event’s 16-year history\, Tidal Wave has donated over $2 million to charitable organizations\, with $686\,353 raised at last year’s event. 2025 is set to be the company’s largest Charity Day event yet\, with 295 participating locations across their 30-state footprint. \nTidal Wave Auto Spa is dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities it serves and was honored as a Champion of Charity by Professional Carwashing & Detailing. Beyond its annual Charity Day event\, the company also gives back year-round through its fundraising program\, which has helped raise over $5 million for local schools\, organizations\, churches\, civic groups\, and more. \nAbout Tidal Wave Auto Spa \nTidal Wave Auto Spa was founded over 20 years ago in Thomaston\, GA\, by husband and wife\, Scott and Hope Blackstock. What started as a small-town self-service car wash business\, evolved into the first conveyor car wash open in Georgia and is now the fourth-largest conveyor car wash company in the nation\, with 296 locations spanning 30 states. Tidal Wave is committed to providing every customer an exceptional car wash experience through industry-leading car care technology\, clean and attractive locations\, and outstanding customer service. Tidal Wave is committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves\, raising over $7 million for local programs\, service organizations\, and non-profit organizations through the company’s fundraising program and annual philanthropic Charity Day event.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/tidal-wave-auto-spa-charity-day/
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SUMMARY:7 Habits of Highly Effective People
DESCRIPTION:No matter how competent you are\, you won’t have sustained and lasting success unless you can effectively lead yourself\, influence\, engage\, and collaborate with others\, and continually improve and renew your capabilities. \nIn this course\, you will learn to use the 7 Habits to achieve personal and professional success by focusing on: \n\nPrinciples of accountability\nGoal setting\nEffective communication\nCollaboration\nContinuous improvement\n\nClick here to learn more about this course content.
URL:https://leadervalley.org/event/7-habits-of-highly-effective-people-3/
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