Across the social sector, leaders are navigating increasing complexity without simple answers. Community needs continue to grow while resources remain stretched, making our ability to connect, collaborate, and communicate more important than ever.
Leadership is not a solo act; it emerges when people create direction, alignment, and commitment together. At the center of that process is connection—and storytelling remains one of the most effective ways to build it.
This gathering creates space to reflect on your leadership, strengthen meaningful connections, and develop practical storytelling skills to engage others with clarity and purpose. Together, we will explore how connection and story enable stronger leadership, deeper collaboration, and greater impact for the communities we serve.
Through practical exercises, guided reflection, and peer conversations, you’ll learn to listen more deeply, connect change to shared values, and navigate the perspectives that shape how people respond to change. You will leave with:
- A clearer framework for understanding and framing a real leadership challenge
- Practical listening techniques to uncover stakeholder concerns, perspectives, and values
- Strategies for connecting change to the values that build trust and commitment
- A storytelling framework to communicate challenges and inspire action
- New connections and insights from leaders across the social sector
Hosted by the Center for Creative Leadership and North Carolina Center for Nonprofits.
800 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28202