The Sessions
Nine sessions designed to refine the leader within.
The Refinery is designed to meet leaders where they are and challenge them to grow from there. Each session blends practical leadership concepts, meaningful self-reflection, real-world application, and highly interactive learning experiences that participants can immediately put into practice.
The full Refinery experience consists of nine half-day (4-hour) sessions conducted monthly, giving participants time between sessions to apply what they’ve learned, practice new leadership behaviors, and return ready to build on their growth.
Organizations may experience The Refinery as the complete 9-session leadership academy or create a customized academy by selecting the sessions that best address their leadership development needs. A 4-session minimum is required for academy pricing, and each session is also available as a standalone half-day workshop.
Explore the sessions below to discover how The Refinery can help you build stronger leaders, a stronger culture, and a stronger future.
Self-Awareness & Leadership Foundations
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Mini-DiSC Assessment (pre-work + in-class debrief)
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Personal leadership tendencies and blind spots
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Emotional intelligence in leadership
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Introduction to “The Leadership Recipe” – by Randy Cantrell
Transition from Peer to Leader
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Transitioning from peer to supervisor
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Establishing credibility without losing authenticity
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Boundaries, fairness, and consistency
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Letting go of the need to be liked
Self Leadership
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Understanding self-leadership as a foundation of leadership
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Reprogramming mindset for intentional leadership
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Aligning actions across purpose, priorities, and values
Leader versus Manager
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Difference between leadership and management
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When to lead vs. when to manage
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Decision-making frameworks
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Accountability vs. control
Leading Multiple Generations
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Understanding generational perspectives, values, and workplace expectations
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Breaking down stereotypes and assumptions
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Creating connection, collaboration, and cohesion
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Adapting leadership and communication styles across generations
Communication
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Core communication principles
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Active listening and clarity
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Giving feedback (without triggering defensiveness)
Building Teams & Managing Conflict
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Team dynamics and dysfunctions
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Conflict resolution styles
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Addressing favoritism, division, and accountability
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Creating a culture of trust and consistency
Performance, Accountability, & Leadership Legacy
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Performance management and coaching
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Change management
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Coaching vs. Discipline
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Sustaining leadership growth
Recognizing & Responding to Leadership Missteps
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Identifying early warning signs of leadership breakdowns
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Distinguishing between minor issues and critical risks
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The cost of misdiagnosing problems and delaying action
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Strategies for course correction, ownership, and rebuilding trust
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