Join Executive Leaders Across Sectors for a Moderated Virtual Leadership Conversation
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What is the Mastermind Leadership Strategy Collaborative Roundtable™ ?
It is a moderated virtual leadership experience that brings together CEOs, executive leaders, nonprofit directors, founders, education leaders, board leaders, and change-makers from across fields for thoughtful and honest dialogue about leadership in practice. Folx can register to join each session and become a part of a leadership community to support their transformational work and grow a community of support.
This is not a presentation, webinar, or traditional panel discussion. It is a guided conversation where experienced leaders reflect on real-world decision making, organizational culture, leadership clarity, governance, succession planning, and navigating complexity under pressure. Leaders are encouraged to share experiences honestly, explore complexity openly, and learn from one another through dialogue. Participants engage in authentic discussion grounded in lived leadership experience, not theory alone.
We are growing leadership community committed to strategy, clarity, impact, and meaningful leadership dialogue. Thank you for helping us identify thoughtful, purpose-driven leaders for future Mastermind Leadership Strategy Collaborative Roundtables to participate as a panelist.
Purpose
The roundtable is designed to:
Strengthen leadership clarity and decision making
Foster meaningful cross-sector leadership dialogue
Create space for reflection, connection, and strategic thinking
Build a collaborative leadership community grounded in shared learning and growth
Topics Often Explored
Conversations may include:
Strategic leadership and executive decision making
Organizational culture and leadership presence
Governance and board relationships
Succession planning and leadership continuity
Leading through uncertainty, change, and community pressure
Communication, influence, and executive alignment
Leadership Experience Outcomes
Participants leave with:
Practical leadership insight
Broader perspective across sectors
Reflection on their own leadership practice
Stronger clarity around decision making and culture
Connection to a growing leadership community
What Makes This Experience Different
Unlike traditional speaking engagements, the roundtable emphasizes:
Moderated and conversational dialogue
Reflection rather than presentation
Real leadership challenges and practical insight
Cross-sector perspectives from experienced leaders
A psychologically safe environment for thoughtful discussion
Ideal Participants
The roundtable is designed for:
CEOs and executive leaders
Nonprofit directors and founders
Superintendents and education leaders
Cabinet members and board presidents
Organizational and community leaders
Emerging leaders with significant responsibility
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Format
Virtual via Zoom
Approximately 90 minutes
Moderated by Dr. Linda Chambers, Founder of LJC Consulting
Small group executive conversation
Audience engagement and reflection opportunities
The Leadership Strategy Collaborative ™Available through The Wishful Doing Hub and LJC Consulting, LLC.
We are growing leadership community committed to strategy, clarity, impact, and meaningful leadership dialogue. Thank you for helping us identify thoughtful, purpose-driven leaders for future Mastermind Leadership Strategy Collaborative Roundtables. If you would like to nominate a leader to be a panelist you can do so here. Note the leadership community conversations clips.
Leadership was never meant to happen in isolation.
Dr. Terri Savage, Founder of Connection Matter, LLC shares her perspective about intentionally building a leadership community when it doesn't naturally exist.
With so many priorities competing for attention, how do leaders determine what matters most?
Jason Lando, Pittsburgh, PA Police Chief shares his perspective around collective priority setting as an anchor of reference to move forward together.
How do leaders decide where to focus while keeping relevant, important work moving
Rick Weldon, Jr., CEO, local Chamber of Commerce, MD, shared that leaders navigate crucible moments by making the best mission-aligned decision with the information available, knowing there is no perfect option, then staying willing to recalibrate as new information emerges.
When the stakes are high and the path ahead is uncertain, how do leaders remain grounded to move forward?
Brooke DeSantis, CEO, Love for Lochlin, Frederick, MD reminds us who we serve is our compass.
How do you help your team stay focused when multiple initiatives are moving at the same time?
Leshia Chandler, Local Government Family Services Division Director, MD reminded us that strategic clarity requires leaders to listen closely to the communities they serve and use those voices as a compass.
How do leaders cut through competing initiatives and create focus in decision making without slowing progress?
Casey Clark, CEO of C3 LLC and nonprofit founder, Amplified Change shared that leaders cut through competing initiatives by setting clear expectations, creating space for others to use their imagination and expertise, and trusting the team to move the work forward without the leader becoming the bottleneck.
Many leaders face initiative overload, so how do they create focus without losing momentum?
Natalie Clayton, CEO FairGirls, Inc., Washington DC shared her perspective. One theme became clear: Strong leadership is not about doing everything. It is about creating alignment around what matters most.
Many leaders face initiative overload, so how do they create focus without losing momentum?
Aprylle Wallace, Founder and CEO AW Squared Advisors shared her perspective. Effective leadership is not about doing everything. It is about creating team values awareness and alignment, around what matters most.