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Caption: Pictured left to right are participants of the most recent community Dare to Lead\u2122 training sponsored free of charge by invitation by For All Seasons. Pictured left to right are Mia Cranford, Director of Development, For All Seasons; Cristy Morrell, Executive Director Critchlow Adkins Children Center (CACC); Christine Larsen, Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO, For All Seasons; Lesa Lee-Mulcahy, Chief Clinical Officer, For All Seasons; Lynn Sanchez, Diane Flagler, owner, La De Da; Lori Ramsey, University Relations & Recruitment, The Aerospace Corporation; Leieve Colbert, School Age Site Director (Easton), CACC; Melissa Johnson, Cordova Site Director, CACC; Liz LaCorte, Chief Advancement Officer, CBMM; and Joe Kemp.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n For All Seasons\u2019 Center for Learning is excited to bring Dr. Bren\u00e9 Brown\u2019s Dare to Lead\u2122 courage-building program to the community to provide practical tools and in-depth exploration of courage-building skills that will help prepare members of the Mid-Shore community to lead in work and life. Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO of For All Seasons, and Lesa Lee-Mulcahy, LCSW-C, Chief Clinical Officer at For All Seasons are Certified Dare To Lead\u2122 facilitators \u2014 two of fewer than 400 certified facilitators nationwide.\u00a0 They trained the entire For All Seasons staff in the program over the past few years.<\/p>\n The Dare To Lead\u2122 curriculum is based on the research of Dr. Bren\u00e9 Brown, research professor at the University of Houston, and author of several #1 New York Times bestsellers. Dare To Lead\u2122 is the culmination of a seven-year study on courage and leadership. According to Brown, courage is a critical skill set that leaders need if they are going to lead successfully and thrive during these times of volatility, ambiguity, change, and uncertainty.<\/p>\n For All Seasons is offering several cohorts of the four-day training to community members. Training Sessions include: November 12 \u2013 15, 2024,\u00a0 January 28 \u2013 31, 2025, March 25 \u2013 28, 2025, and May 13 \u2013 16, 2025.\u00a0 Dare to Lead Training focuses on four skill sets, including:<\/p>\n Rumbling with Vulnerability \u2013 Learning about the myths of vulnerability that stop us from fully leaning into our leadership roles and the relevance of emotional literacy.<\/p>\n Living into our Values \u2013 Transitioning from professing values to truly practicing them, even when it is uncomfortable. Gain clarity around beliefs and values, while taking care that intentions, words, thoughts, and behaviors align with those beliefs.<\/p>\n Braving Trust \u2013 Shifting from unproductive power dynamics to authentic and inclusive connection. Leaders operationalize this concept of trust into actionable behaviors, increasing trust in themselves and their teams.<\/p>\n Learning to Rise \u2013 Creating space for failure and mistakes \u2014 for ourselves and others. Leaders own their stories and sift through the discomfort, risk, and emotional exposure of vulnerability in service to connection, creativity, and courage.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you can come from a place of courage and understanding in the workplace, we can create a culture where everyone can show up authentically, we can have hard conversations, we can move through difficult times, and also celebrate all of the successes in a much different way,\u201d comments Dorman.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s important to us that we share out this knowledge beyond our organization, and strengthen leadership across our community and all professions. Representatives from several business sectors across our region participated in our community-wide training this past spring and reported that it was a \u2018life-changing experience.\u2019\u00a0 When we think about leadership development and impacting the lives of those who serve our community, that feedback says it all.\u00a0 This is not a \u2018check-the-box\u2019 training, but rather an experience that allows us to dig in together and shift the lens we lead within our place of work, at home, with our friends and family, and in our community.\u00a0 It surpasses the typical \u2018work training\u2019 in ways that allow participants to grow both personally and professionally,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I heard that For All Seasons was offering Bren\u00e9 Brown\u2019s Dare to Lead\u2122 training in Easton, I jumped at the chance to participate. I had read Dr. Brown\u2019s books and listened to her podcasts on leadership, but never considered that there could actually be certified trainers here on the Eastern Shore. The training, led by Certified Dare to Lead\u2122 Trainers Beth Anne Dorman and Lesa Lee, far exceeded my expectations and positively impacted my relationships with family, friends, and colleagues,\u201d stated Lori Ramsey, University Relations & Recruitment, The Aerospace Corporation.<\/p>\n \u201cRather than jumping to judgment, I now take the time to ask people to \u2018say more\u2019 to better understand their perspective. And, I try harder to remember that people are usually doing the best that they can. This program was a gift of time and personal growth, that has greatly impacted how I manage my team at work. I highly recommend the Dare to Lead\u2122 program to anyone who would like to strengthen their personal leadership skills or corporate\/non-profit teams that are looking to take their success to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n Another participant shared, \u201cAdmittedly, I was a skeptic coming into the Dare to Lead\u2122 training. A friend of mine hounded me for years to read Bren\u00e9 Brown\u2019s book, and I kept putting it off. Now, having experienced it, I can say with confidence that I am a better leader at work, at home, and in every aspect of my life. I gained new communication skills and learned a lot about myself,\u201d says Liz LaCorte, Chief Advancement Officer Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.<\/p>\n The goals and outcomes of Dare to Lead\u2122 are dependent upon each participant’s full engagement. Your Dare to Lead\u2122 experience will be best when you read the provided copy of the book Dare to Lead in advance of the program. Program days begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude by 4:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily. Participants who complete this four-day Dare to Lead\u2122 program will receive a certificate of completion and the right to add the \u201cI am Dare to Lead\u2122 Trained\u201d badge to their LinkedIn account.<\/p>\n According to Brown, \u201cLeadership is not about titles or the corner office. It\u2019s about the willingness to step up, put yourself out there, and lean into courage.\u201d<\/p>\n