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presented by The Leadership Crucible Foundation
Become
the leader your community
can count on.
A live online leadership experience designed to help local leaders build trust, lead through change, and strengthen the communities they serve.
November 5 • 10am-2pm • CST
Presented by
The future is local,
& it starts with you.
Level Up
Your Influence
This is not another policy or technical training. It’s all about the shift from knowing the job to effectively leading people.
Built for
Local Leaders
Designed for leaders in local government, public safety, education, nonprofits, business, and community organizations who are committed to making a lasting difference where they live and serve.
Live, Online
half day event
Get world-class leadership insights plus Q&A in one focused half-day experience – all from your office.
Featured Speakers
THE CHALLENGE AHEAD
You were trained to do the job. Now you are tasked with leading the people.
Local leaders are often promoted because they know the job, understand the systems, and can be trusted to get things done.
But leading people requires something more. The skills that made you effective in the work are not always the same skills needed to guide others through uncertainty, change, and pressure.
It means building trust, setting direction, shaping culture, navigating conflict, communicating clearly, and helping people move forward together.
More responsibility.
Not enough resources.
You are expected to solve bigger problems and serve more people without enough time, staff, or funding.
And there's
no playbook for that.
Good people are hard to find, and harder to keep.
You need capable, committed people; but attracting them is difficult, and keeping them engaged is even harder.
Pressure & expectations have
never been higher.
Employees, elected officials, and the public expect faster answers, better decisions, and steady leadership under pressure.
Division slows things down & keeps teams stuck.
Disconnected departments, competing priorities, and poor communication make it harder to work together & move forward.
Your personal growth is
pushed aside by urgency.
The daily demands of public service leave little room to step away, invest in yourself, and grow as a leader.
FROM OUR FOUNDER
I understand
the weight
you are carrying
I have spent more than four decades in public service, and one thing has become abundantly clear: the leadership that most directly shapes our lives is found right here at home.
It is found in city halls, county offices, fire departments, schools, nonprofits, and public-safety agencies. It is found in the people who show up every day committed to making their communities safer, stronger, and better. That is where lasting change begins; not from the top down, but from the ground up.
At The Leadership Crucible Foundation, we believe leaders are forged in the difficult moments that test their character, judgment, and courage. Those crucible moments can shape us into leaders who are more grounded, more prepared, and more committed to serving others.
That is why we created the Local Impact Leadership Summit: to help local leaders step away from the daily pressure, learn from proven voices, and return better equipped to lead the people and communities counting on them.
Because leadership is not about the title we hold. It is about what we pass on and what we leave behind.
Pay it forward. Leave it better.
Chief Randy Bruegman
Founder, The Leadership Crucible Foundation
LEARN MORE ABOUT
THE LEADERSHIP CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION
SPEAKERS
World-class leadership
applied right at home.
KIM ANTHONY
Kim Anthony is an author, keynote speaker, resilience expert, and former world-class gymnast. A four-time national champion and six-time All-American, she helps leaders identify hidden barriers, find their voice, and lead with greater strength, authenticity, and courage. Her book, Unfavorable Odds, shares her remarkable story of perseverance & overcoming adversity.
DR. DON BARDEN
Dr. Don Barden is a behavioral economist and leadership expert with three decades of experience in organizational growth and decision-making. Named one of North America’s top transformational leaders, he helps organizations strengthen culture, communication, and performance. He is the author of The Perfect Plan and Here Come The Girls, which explore the science of human behavior and organizational success.
GORDON GRAHAM
Gordon Graham is a 33-year law-enforcement veteran, attorney, risk manager, and nationally recognized public-safety speaker. A founder of Lexipol, he helps organizations strengthen training, reduce risk, improve performance, and prevent predictable problems before they become crises.
LEADERSHIP PANEL
Hear experienced leaders discuss the realities of leadership, the challenges they have faced, and the practical insights and strategies that have helped them lead with confidence, build trust, and move their organizations forward. Includes live audience Q&A.
Learn from
proven leaders
Gain practical insight from leaders who have navigated pressure, change, crisis, and complexity.
Join the
conversation
Engage through a live panel and audience Q&A focused on the real challenges local leaders face.
Bring it back
home
Leave with fresh perspective, stronger leadership practices, and ideas you can apply immediately in your region.
Local Impact
Leadership Summit
Join us on
NOVEMBER 5
10am-2pm • CST
Who Should Attend
✓ City & County Managers
✓ Fire Service, EMS, & Law Enforcement Leaders
✓ Elected Officials & Civic Leaders
✓ Executive Team Directors
✓ Department Heads
✓ Public Works Leaders
✓ Community Development Leaders
✓ School & Higher Education Leaders
✓ Nonprofit Executives
✓ Business & Industry Leaders
✓ Healthcare Leaders
✓ Division Managers & Supervisors
✓ Emerging Community Leaders
ORGANIZATIONS
Request A Quote
For teams, departments, agencies, and community organizations requesting larger group access. Complete the form below & our team will reach out to you with a custom quote that best fits your organizational needs.
EVERY INVESTMENT IN LEADERSHIP CREATES A RIPPLE OF IMPACT.
BETTER LEADERS BUILD STRONGER ORGANIZATIONS.
STRONGER ORGANIZATIONS BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES.
AND WHEN COMMUNITIES GROW STRONGER, SO DO THE
LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO SERVE.
- CHIEF B. -