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.
Topics covered in this series include:
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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 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.
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.