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Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute (LI) is a cohort-based leadership development program designed to strengthen management capability across SNLC member health centers. Facilitated by Steven Conrad of Conrad Consulting Services, the program equips both emerging and experienced leaders with the skills, tools, and mindset needed to lead effectively in complex, mission-driven healthcare environments.
The curriculum is customized to the realities of community health center leadership, building practical skills in leading change, self-awareness, employee engagement, performance feedback, and team development for immediate on-the-job impact. Participants leave the Leadership Institute better equipped to:
Develop critical leadership capabilities through a customized curriculum focused on leading change, self-awareness, engagement, feedback, and more.
Lead teams with greater clarity, accountability, and confidence
Improve employee engagement and retention through stronger management practices
Navigate difficult conversations and workplace challenges effectively
Develop talent and build high-performing, aligned teams
Gain tools and techniques tailored to the unique challenges of community health centers for immediate organizational impact.
Steven Conrad (they/them)
Leadership Institute Facilitator
Email: steven@conradconsultingservices.com
Leadership Institute 1.0 (LI 1.0)
Leadership Institute 1.0 (LI 1.0) is a nine-session foundational series offered in two cohorts: one for new or emerging managers and one for more experienced leaders. The program is designed for individuals currently in management roles or those with strong leadership potential who are committed to growing their impact within their organizations.
Participants engage in a structured learning journey that combines practical tools, peer learning, and between-session application. Each center may send up to four participants (two per cohort). LI 1.0 is best suited for those with a:
Current management role with direct reports
High potential to grow as leaders through this intensive training
Desire to contribute their leadership to the organization for an extended future period
Limited previous opportunities to experience leadership training and/or management training
Willingness to participate in leadership activities at their centers in between sessions
#1: Leading Change
October 8 & 9, 2025
#2: Know Yourself as a Leader
November 12 & 13, 2025
#3: Setting the Stage for an Employee's Success
December 10 & 11, 2025
#4: Giving Performance Feedback
January 14 & 15, 2026
#5: Developing Employees for the Sweet Spot
February 11 & 12, 2026
#6: Having Crucial Conversations
March 11 & 12, 2026
#7: Time Mastery
April 22 & 23, 2026
#8: Leading Today's Workforce
May 27 & 28, 2026
#9: Hiring for the Sweet Spot
June 24 & 25, 2026
Leadership Institute 2.0 (LI 2.0)
Leadership Institute 2.0 (LI 2.0) is a five-session advanced series for alumni of LI 1.0, offering deeper skill-building and practice for navigating complex leadership challenges. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application in areas such as team transformation, alignment, advanced communication, and the creation of high-performance environments—further strengthening leadership effectiveness and organizational impact. Each member health center may send up to four participants, with up to 40 participants per cohort. Requirements for Leadership Institute 2.0 participation include:
Graduate of Leadership Institute 1.0
Connect with Leadership Institute 2.0 participants here.
#1: Teams: How to Build, Rebuild, Turn Around, & Transform
February 4 & 5, 2026
#2: Achieving Alignment
March 4 & 5, 2026
#3: Communication 2.0
April 8 & 9, 2026
#4: Crucial Conversations 2.0
May 13 & 14, 2026
#5: Establishing an Environment for Optimal Performance
June 3 & 4, 2026
Supporting LI Participation
Participants are expected to:
Prioritize attendance and actively engage in all sessions
Apply learning between sessions (approximately 30–60 minutes per module)
Partner with supervisors to integrate new skills into their work
Supervisors play a critical role by:
Supporting participation and protecting time for engagement
Reinforcing learning through regular check-ins
Providing opportunities to apply and expand new leadership skills
Encouraging integration of LI practices into team and organizational workflows
How to get involved in Leadership Institute
The SNLC begins the Leadership Institute 1.0 recruitment process in mid-July, and we then finalize the roster in September, with the first module launching in October. For 2.0, recruitment begins in November, and we then finalize the roster in January, and kick off the first module in February.
If you’re interested in participating, let your supervisor know. The recruitment process begins with member centers’ leadership teams identifying and nominating participants. Once those individuals are identified, they are invited to fill out an application. Individuals that are accepted into the program are notified by the time the rosters are finalized. If you’re interested in developing your skills and growing your career, this is the perfect opportunity!