Leadership Scholars Academy SESSION 1: The Leader Within: Leading Yourself

Leadership Scholars Academy™ Session 1: The Leader Within - Leading Yourself

2‑Day Interactive Workshop Agenda

Program Description

The LSUHNO School of Nursing Leadership Scholars Academy™ is an immersive two-day leadership development program designed to cultivate self-aware, resilient, and emotionally intelligent leaders in healthcare and academic settings. Grounded in the theme “Leading from Within: Using the Science and Art of Leadership and Management,” the program emphasizes personal leadership as the foundation for effective team and organizational leadership.

Over two days, participants engage in evidence-based leadership frameworks, psychometric assessments, and experiential learning activities. Day One focuses on self-discovery and leadership foundations, using Emergenetics®, character strengths, grit, and mindset theory to help participants understand their behavioral and thinking preferences and align values with leadership practice. Day Two builds on this foundation by exploring interpersonal leadership, including DiSC®, emotional intelligence, happiness physiology, communication under stress, and crucial conversations. Throughout the program, participants apply insights to real-world leadership scenarios and develop a personalized Leadership Development Plan to guide ongoing growth.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this two-day educational activity, participants will be able to:

1. Differentiate personal leadership styles, thinking preferences, and behavioral attributes using validated assessment tools (Emergenetics®, DiSC®, Emotional Intelligence, VIA Character Strengths, GRIT).
2. Describe how values, mindset (fixed vs. growth), and personal strengths influence leadership behavior and professional decision-making.
3. Apply principles of self-awareness and emotional intelligence to improve communication, collaboration, and relationship management within teams.
4. Analyze the effects of stress, emotional response, and interpersonal dynamics on leadership effectiveness and team performance.
5. Construct an individualized Leadership Development Plan that integrates assessment results and evidence-based leadership strategies.

Highly interactive, experiential learning process designed to move participants from awareness of individual preferences to practical application in group and team settings. The instructional approach blends brief didactic content with hands-on exercises, reflection, and facilitated dialogue to ensure concepts are immediately meaningful and transferable.

This session is best suited for healthcare professionals who are ready to expand their leadership impact personally within complex healthcare environments. The program is for those ready to grow as intentional, self-aware leaders and drive meaningful change in healthcare and academic environments.

Investment

• Single Session Option: Session 1: $1200

✅ Best Value: Enroll in the full series (all 3 sessions) for a comprehensive learning experience.

Participants will receive leadership books tailored to each LSA™ session attended.

Lunch will be provided each day.

We value collaboration and team-based learning.

Discounts are available for organizations and clinical partners sending multiple participants.

Organizations planning to register three or more attendees for the LSA should email [email protected] to request a promotional code before registration.

3-5 Participants from your Organization = 10% discount

6-9 Participants from your Organization = 15% discount

10+ Participants from your Organization = 20% discount

Contact [email protected] for details.

Participants must commit to all three sessions to complete the Leadership Scholars Academy™ successfully.

Seating is limited to 25 participants per session.

The registration deadline is July 31st, 2026.

Financing is available through Campus Federal’s Continuing Education Loan

• $500 minimum loan, $15,000 maximum loan
• Fixed Rate, Fixed principal and interest payments up to 48 months
• Payroll deduction, Bill Pay and transfer payment options available
• Payment protection insurance available
• No prepayment penalty
• Available to members enrolled in continuing education classes at Louisiana State University.

For more information or to apply for a loan, visit https://www.campusfederal.org/products/education-loans/

Refunds/Cancellations

• Cancellation must be made in writing via email to [email protected] 48 hours prior to the scheduled educational activity. Refunds for cancellation after this deadline will be made only at the discretion of the School of Nursing Dean.
• Refunds minus a $25 administrative fee will be honored if notification in writing is received 48 hours prior to the educational activity (or as specified for the individual program).
• No refunds will be provided after the educational activity has begun. No refunds will be provided if the participant leaves after the activity has begun for any reason.
• The School of Nursing reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any educational activity due to an insufficient number of registrants or for any reason deemed necessary.