Annual Leadership Program Schedule
LINC Redwood County meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May. Each program day is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and combines leadership development with educational site visits throughout Redwood County.
Participants receive detailed agendas, locations, and occasionally pre-session assignments.
2026-27 Session Schedule Topics and Locations
September 8, 2026
Working Effectively with People of All Types
Location: Lower Sioux Indian Community
Identifying your own preferences and behaviors when you interact with or lead others is key to being an effective leader. This workshop uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), one of the most reliable and widely used personality assessments, to help participants better understand how they process information, communicate, and make decisions. Understanding how your preferences differ from others leads to stronger communication, collaboration, and leadership in both your personal and professional life. Participants complete the MBTI assessment before the session.
October 13, 2026
Creating Solutions with Confidence – Part 1
Location: Walnut Grove
People thrive when they feel valued, trusted, and confident to contribute. During this session, participants explore practical techniques for creating a culture where others feel empowered to take action. You'll evaluate your current workplace culture, learn communication strategies that build trust, and begin developing an action plan to strengthen relationships with coworkers, clients, volunteers, and even family members. Participants should expect a follow-up assignment after Part 1.
November 10, 2026
Creating Solutions with Confidence – Part 2
Location: Sanborn/Lamberton
This session builds on the work started in October as participants continue developing their action plans and applying the communication and leadership strategies introduced in Part 1.
December 8, 2026
Ethics for Today's Leaders
Location: Wabasso/Vesta/Lucan
Many leadership decisions don't have a clear right or wrong answer. This workshop explores ethical decision-making by examining how personal values, organizational culture, and long-term consequences influence leadership choices. Through discussion and critical thinking exercises, participants gain practical tools for navigating complex situations with integrity.
January 12, 2027
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Location: Redwood Falls
Today's leaders need more than technical knowledge. They need emotional intelligence. This session helps participants understand how emotions influence communication, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. You'll learn practical strategies for increasing self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and leading with greater confidence in a variety of situations.
February 9, 2027
Leading with Your Strengths
Location: Morgan/Clements
Using the Gallup StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment, participants identify their natural talents and discover how to develop them into strengths that benefit both individuals and communities. The session also explores the science behind positive emotions and how strengths-based leadership creates healthier, more productive teams. Participants complete the StrengthsFinder assessment before the session.
March 9, 2027
Rural Narrative and Community
Location: Redwood County Day – Redwood Falls
Rural communities are dying. That narrative – based on old stereotypes and myths – does not hold true today. Our rural communities are arguably better poised for the future than ever before. But rather than each community fending for themselves, we must recognize the increasing importance of regional, rural living and the relationships between our places. Understanding the context of the community helps shape the leadership journey. In this session, participants will learn about demographic, social, and economic trends that are shaping the nation, state, and Redwood County.
April 13, 2027
Courageous Followership
Location: Belview • Delhi • Seaforth
Strong organizations need both effective leaders and effective followers. Based on the work of Ira Chaleff, this session explores the different types of followers, why followership matters, and how participants can positively influence organizations and communities regardless of their formal leadership role.
May 11, 2027
Visionary Leadership
Location: County Bus Tour & Graduation Ceremony
The final session begins with a countywide coach bus tour that highlights places and opportunities many participants have never experienced. Throughout the day, participants reflect on the future of Redwood County, develop their own leadership vision, and consider the shared vision they want to help create within their organizations and communities. The program concludes with a graduation celebration attended by participants and their guests.
Every Session Includes Community Site Visits
In addition to the featured leadership workshop, each monthly session includes afternoon visits to businesses, nonprofits, farms, government organizations, and other community partners throughout Redwood County.
These experiences provide a behind-the-scenes look at the people, industries, and organizations that help the county thrive while giving participants the opportunity to build relationships across the region.
Program Schedule at a Glance
Everything you need to know before each monthly session.
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Program Length
September through May
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Session Schedule
Second Tuesday of each month
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Session Time
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Session Format
Morning leadership workshop, lunch, afternoon site visits
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Locations
Communities throughout Redwood County
Looking Ahead to the Next Session?
Current participants will receive detailed agendas, locations, and any preparation materials before each monthly session. If you're considering joining a future cohort, now is the perfect time to begin planning for the next program year.