Aspire to Inspire: Hospitality as Leadership
Schedule
Fri Feb 20 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States | Des Moines, IA
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Aspire to Inspire: Hospitality as Leadershipđź“… Friday, February 20, 2026
đź“Ť Olmsted Center, Drake University
🍻 Optional Welcome Mixer: Thursday, February 19 at Big Grove Des Moines
Aspire to Inspire is a one-day conference for ERG leaders, people managers, and individual change-makers committed to building stronger, more responsive workplaces.
As expectations around workplace culture, retention, and employee well-being continue to shift, this conference explores leadership through the lens of hospitality—not as customer service, but as a people-centered leadership practice rooted in empathy, adaptability, and accountability. When hospitality is applied internally, it builds trust, strengthens morale, and helps organizations retain the people they want to keep.
Whether you’re leading an ERG, managing a team, or creating change from within your role, Aspire to Inspire offers practical tools, meaningful connection, and space to recharge your leadership. Participants will leave with clear strategies and renewed confidence to lead with intention—regardless of title.
✨ Keynote Speaker: Christine Trippi, Founder & CEO of The Wise Pineapple
Christine is a nationally recognized hospitality leader and #1 bestselling author of Yes Is the Answer. Known for her energy and people-first approach, she brings decades of experience transforming workplace culture through leadership that leads with heart.
Join us to connect, learn, and help build workplaces where people feel valued—and choose to stay.
đź”— Registration required: https://www.safeschoolsacademy.org/erg-conference/attendee
Hosted by Iowa Safe Schools. Presented by Musco Lighting and Bishop White Insurance and Financial Services.
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