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Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Live Webcast

Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions (X4-7361704)

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
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2 CPE Credits in PD

OVERVIEW

Most leadership development focuses on a single direction within the organizational hierarchy: downstream to subordinates. While it is important to be a good boss, leadership is much more than that. The best leaders learn to lead well in all directions. They lead upward to superiors and across among peers throughout the organization. And it all starts with self-leadership. This often overlooked or misunderstood leadership principle is essential to build a thriving and productive culture. This topic is based on Jon’s book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions. 

DESIGNED FOR

This course is designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness by learning to lead in all directions. It is ideal for managers, team leaders, executives, and professionals seeking to build a thriving and produc

BENEFITS

  • Discover a new paradigm for leadership and why being a good boss isn’t enough to be successful.
  • Identify the two Rs of leadership and how they shape your leadership style.
  • Explore tips to lead well in all directions.
  • Employ a tool to show up as your best self and deliver your best value as a leader.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Leadership foundations
  • Leading downward
  • Leading upward
  • Practical leadership tools

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

Jon Lokhorst

Jon Lokhorst, CPA, ACC

Leadership Coach and Consultant

Lokhorst Consulting

Jon is an executive leadership coach and consultant based in Minneapolis. He partners with CPAs, CFOs and other leaders who face massive change in their industry and recognize the need for a new approach to leadership to navigate those challenges. Before launching Lokhorst Consulting LLC, Jon enjoyed a 30-plus year career as a CPA, CFO and organizational leader. He has a Master's in Organizational Leadership and is recognized by the International Coach Federation as an Associate Certified Coach. Jon serves as adjunct faculty in the School of Business and Nonprofit Management at North Park University. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and speaks regularly for CPA conferences and firms.