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Ready to align your leadership with your faith?

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Faith based leadership workshops

Welcome to the Crossroads Leadership Series

Are you looking to take your leadership to the next level? Here we explore the intersection of faith and work in leadership. Designed for middle to upper leaders and small business owners, this series delves into concepts such as neuroscience insights, cultivating empathy, maintaining integrity, fostering joy, and balancing work-life integration—all through the lens of faith. Over the course of 9 half-day sessions, you'll navigate today's leadership challenges while adhering to timeless faith-based principles. 

  Explore the comprehensive sessions included in our series, each tailored to refine your leadership skills with the added dimension of faith-based insights.

Topics covered in this series include:

Brain science behind leadership

MIND MATTERS

INNOVATIVE GROWTH

SCARF* UNWRAPPED

 In the fast-paced world of leadership, understanding brain mechanics offers a competitive edge. This session explores the brain’s intricate workings, enhancing leadership capabilities through insights into neurons, neuropathways, and amygdala hijacks. Learn to effectively manage your emotional responses and make informed decisions. 

Understanding SCARF triggers

SCARF* UNWRAPPED

INNOVATIVE GROWTH

SCARF* UNWRAPPED

 Understanding the social triggers that influence our behavior is crucial for effective leadership. In this session,  we explore the SCARF model developed by *David Rock and how it relates to leadership. This model identifies five key domains that trigger social responses. By recognizing and managing these triggers, leaders can create more positive and productive environments. 

Growth Mindset - Innovation

INNOVATIVE GROWTH

INNOVATIVE GROWTH

JOY-FILLED LEADERSHIP

  In the rapidly evolving business landscape, a growth mindset is crucial for innovation and success. This session focuses on fostering a mindset that embraces challenges, persists in the face of setbacks, and sees effort as the path to mastery. By cultivating this mindset, you can drive innovation and continuous improvement within your team.

Joy filled leadership - employee engagement

JOY-FILLED LEADERSHIP

JOY-FILLED LEADERSHIP

JOY-FILLED LEADERSHIP

  Leadership isn’t just about achieving goals; it’s about inspiring and engaging your team. This session explores how joy and happiness can be powerful tools for motivating your team, enhancing productivity, and fostering a positive work environment. Learn how to inspire genuine happiness and engagement in your leadership journey.

Overcoming bias

HUMILITY vs HUBRIS

JOY-FILLED LEADERSHIP

HUMILITY vs HUBRIS

 Great leaders are not only confident but also humble. This session focuses on the importance of humility in leadership, recognizing blind spots, and avoiding the pitfalls of hubris. Learn how to embrace humility to build trust, foster collaboration, and drive sustainable success. 

Communication with head and heart

CLEAR MESSAGING

JOY-FILLED LEADERSHIP

HUMILITY vs HUBRIS

 Effective communication is at the heart of successful leadership. This session delves into the art of clear messaging, focusing on how to connect with your audience emotionally and intellectually. Learn how to craft and deliver messages that resonate, inspire, and drive action. 

Faith & flexibility - navigating change

FAITH & FLEXIBILITY

FAITH & FLEXIBILITY

FAITH & FLEXIBILITY

 Change is inevitable, but navigating it with purpose can set you apart as a leader. This session explores how to balance faith and flexibility, helping you lead your team through transitions with confidence and clarity. Learn how to stay grounded in your values while adapting to new challenges. 

balancing faith, family and work

BALANCING ACT

FAITH & FLEXIBILITY

FAITH & FLEXIBILITY

Achieving a harmonious balance between work, life, and spiritual growth is essential for sustainable success. This session focuses on strategies for integrating these aspects, helping you lead a fulfilling and balanced life. Learn how to prioritize and harmonize your personal and professional responsibilities.

Integrity in leadership

INTEGRITY IN ACTION

FAITH & FLEXIBILITY

INTEGRITY IN ACTION

  Integrity is the cornerstone of effective leadership. This session emphasizes the importance of upholding biblical values in the workplace, guiding you in making ethical decisions and building a culture of trust and accountability. Learn how to lead with integrity and inspire others to do the same.

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Meet Your Facilitators

Jodi DeRoo

Forrest Large

Forrest Large

 Jodi DeRoo is a dedicated leadership development expert with a dynamic background spanning various sectors including banking, manufacturing, software, and family-owned businesses. Her passion for unlocking human potential has led her to excel in roles from lending to operations and talent management. Jodi's deep dive into the brain scien

 Jodi DeRoo is a dedicated leadership development expert with a dynamic background spanning various sectors including banking, manufacturing, software, and family-owned businesses. Her passion for unlocking human potential has led her to excel in roles from lending to operations and talent management. Jodi's deep dive into the brain science behind human interactions fueled her to obtain a certification in Brain-Based Coaching from the Neuroleadership Institute, and she is also a certified DiSC assessment provider and facilitator.

Founder of LEDJourney, Jodi specializes in leadership training, coaching, curriculum development, and consulting, with her work reaching as far as Turkey and Kenya. She has served on several faith based nonprofit boards, emphasizing her commitment to her faith, community and leadership education. Jodi treasures time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She and her husband currently reside in Zeeland Michigan.

Forrest Large

Forrest Large

Forrest Large

 Forrest Large is an enthusiastic training and development professional with over 30 years of experience in the business of learning. With a background in operations and manufacturing, he has held global leadership positions within Fortune 100 companies, non-profit organizations, and family-owned businesses. His areas of expertise are Lea

 Forrest Large is an enthusiastic training and development professional with over 30 years of experience in the business of learning. With a background in operations and manufacturing, he has held global leadership positions within Fortune 100 companies, non-profit organizations, and family-owned businesses. His areas of expertise are Leadership Development, Curriculum Design, Adult Learning theory, and Team Development. He utilizes a style focused on relationship building, action learning, measurable results, and bottom-line impact.

Forrest received his undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University, and a master’s degree in management from Aquinas College. He has been a member of ASTD, AMA, ISPI, and is an Achieve Global certified trainer. He has conducted training sessions throughout the world and, more specifically, the West Michigan area for numerous organizations, including Johnson Controls, Precision Metalforming Association, Kids Hope USA, NewNorth Center for Design and the U.S. House of Representatives. He and his wife currently reside in Hudsonville Michigan. 

Leading a large team?

 Contact us to arrange a private cohort and enjoy enhanced team cohesiveness and cost savings. Let’s tailor a leadership journey that fits your organization perfectly. 

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Join the next cohort of Crossroads Leadership Series!

We’re excited to see so much interest in the Crossroads Leadership Series! To make sure everyone has the best experience, we’ll be scheduling the next cohort once we’ve gathered enough interested participants. Simply provide your name and email, and we’ll be in touch with the upcoming dates and all the details once we’re ready to kick off the next session.


This is a great opportunity to secure your spot in advance, and we’ll make sure to keep you informed every step of the way!

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Or email us directly at: jodi@LEDJourney.com

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.


Romans 12:2


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