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The Way Up Leadership Conference 2026
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CST
Psychological safety is the foundation of high‑performing teams, effective communication, and organizational resilience. This session explores how leaders at every level can strengthen psychological safety through intentional behaviors that build trust, model vulnerability, and elevate others. Participants will examine practical strategies drawn from real leadership practice, including structured team meetings, book studies, transparent communication rhythms, and weekly 1:1s that empower employees to own their development.

Grounded in the conference theme Engage, Embody, Elevate, the session integrates concepts from Robin Sharma’s The Leader Who Had No Title to demonstrate how leadership is a mindset rather than a position. Attendees will leave with actionable tools and micro‑behaviors they can implement immediately to enhance team culture and support colleagues.

Participants will:
  • Define psychological safety and its role in leadership effectiveness.
  • Apply the Engage–Embody–Elevate framework to strengthen team culture.
  • Identify leadership behaviors that build psychological safety from any seat.
  • Integrate principles from The Leader Who Had No Title into daily practice.
  • Implement practical strategies that support trust, collaboration, and shared leadership.
Speakers
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Nikki Gullion

Dean of Curriculum & Concurrent Enrollment, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Nikki Gullion is an academic executive with extensive experience leading curriculum governance, accreditation, concurrent enrollment, and faculty development across a multi‑campus community college system. She currently serves as the Dean of Curriculum and Concurrent Enrollment at Eastern Iowa... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CST
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