LeadingBetter™ Summit on April 9th to feature a full-day of learning with global thought leaders – Early rate ends Feb. 28

LeadingBetter™ Summit on April 9th to feature a full-day of learning with global thought leaders, including Editor of LinkedIn, a bestselling author with Harvard Business Review, and renowned leadership strategists

Early discounted tickets available through Feb. 28 for the hybrid event

The Editor-in-Chief and VP of LinkedIn, best-selling author with Harvard Business Review, and leadership experts will headline the annual LeadingBetter™ Summit on April 9, 2025, the Leadership Louisville Center and partner brand LeadingBetter’s signature event focused on inspiring and equipping leaders at all levels to be better and do better. Presented by sponsor PNC Bank and speaker sponsor Humana, Inc., the annual day of learning will be delivered as a hybrid event experience, with the opportunity to attend in-person at The Kentucky Center (501 W. Main St., Louisville, KY) or participate in an interactive virtual event, both with features that will leave participants feeling engaged, connected, and prepared to lead now and into the future.

Registration for the 2025 LeadingBetter Summit is available at https://join.leadershiplouisville.org/summit25. Early discounted registration is available through Feb. 28, with tickets for $350 for in-person or $195 for virtual-only attendance. Regular registration is $495 for in-person, and $295 for virtual-only attendance, groups receive special pricing – contact Paul Bolton, pbolton@leadershiplouisville.org to learn more. Organizations can have a higher profile among the audience through sponsorships – secure these by contacting Jennifer Stevens, jstevens@leadershiplouisville.org or (502) 561-5231.

This day for learning and growth is known for delivering powerful and relevant content from innovative global leaders. The 2025 LeadingBetter™ Summit will bring dynamic speakers focused on how to effectively develop and lead high-performing teams – content perfect for managers, directors, and those wanting to take their organization to the next level. Speakers and topics are designed to solve today’s biggest leadership challenges, these include:

Master hiring best practices & build stronger teams, with LinkedIn Editor in Chief, Daniel Roth

Described by Business Insider as ‘the most powerful business journalist on the internet,’ Daniel Roth is the editor of LinkedIn – the world’s largest professional online network, focused on connecting professionals to make them more productive and successful. Dan oversees 250 editors and writers, spread across 30 countries and 17 languages with news and insight posts reaching 550 million viewers a day. As part of LinkedIn’s global knowledge exchange, he’s interviewed Bill Gates, President Barack Obama, and hundreds of other headline makers. At the Summit, Dan will address the dynamic and shifting demands of organizational leaders. He’ll draw from his experience at LinkedIn to discuss hiring best practices, job architecture, and tangible ways to achieve organizational goals. Attendees might even get some behind the scenes secrets from LinkedIn!

Turn destructive drama into productive dialogue and building relationships that thrive on trust, with Amy Gallo, Best-selling Author and Expert on Workplace Dynamics, Harvard Business Review

Amy is a workplace expert who frequently writes and speaks about effective communication, interpersonal dynamics, gender, difficult conversations, and feedback. She is the best-selling author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) and the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict, as well as hundreds of articles for Harvard Business Review. For the past four years, Amy has co-hosted HBR’s popular Women at Work podcast and her advice has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Marketplace, Bloomberg Business, and NPR.

Conversations that drive success – secrets of effective leaders, with: Adrian J.R. Davis, Leadership Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker for Blanchard and Founder & CEO of Momentum University

Adrian J.R. Davis is a leadership expert and Consulting Partner for Blanchard® with over a decade of experience in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. He founded Momentum University to help middle managers improve outcomes through customized leadership programs. Adrian’s past roles include global learning consultant for Nissan/Infiniti and senior manager of learning and development at Bridgestone Americas. He authored Beneath the Surface of Customer Service and holds certifications in DISC and Korn Ferry 360 coaching.

The High-Impact Manager: 4 Fundamentals That Grow People and Performance, with Justin Patton, an executive coach, leadership presence expert, and award-winning author

Justin Patton is an executive coach, leadership presence expert, and award-winning author of four books who challenges individuals to use their presence to communicate with stronger trust – both in the workplace and with the people they love the most. Justin studied body language from a former FBI agent and coached NCAA athletes and contestants in the Miss America and Miss USA pageants. He is currently a faculty member for the US Chamber of Commerce, and a member of both the International Coach Federation and National Speakers Association.

Additional speakers will soon be announced.

WHO ATTENDS & WHY:

The LeadingBetter Summit is a unique professional development opportunity for leaders at all levels. Attendees range from up-and-coming leaders to C-suite executives, with nearly 70% working at a director level or above. Both the in-person and virtual event offer valuable business networking opportunities both within and beyond the Louisville region.

Over 200 different companies and organizations attend this leadership conference each year, including the area’s top five largest publicly traded companies, two Fortune 100 and two Fortune 500 companies, and several large private-sector employers. Nearly 30% of virtual attendees are from outside of Louisville. Industries represented include businesses from large to small, Professional services (Accounting, Law, Real Estate, Builders, Financial Services, Insurance, etc.), Education, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Nonprofit organizations.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:

• Presenting Sponsor: PNC Bank
• Speaker Sponsor: Humana, Inc.
• Gold Sponsors Advanced Business Solutions and Farm Credit Mid-America
• Silver Sponsors: Heaven Hill Brands; Louisville Business First; and Louisville Public Media
• Bronze Sponsors: Caesars Southern Indiana; Doe-Anderson; Hardscuffle, Inc.; Portland Investment Initiative; and Texas Roadhouse

About The Leadership Louisville Center & LeadingBetter™

Founded in 1979, the Leadership Louisville Center has graduated over 15,000 leaders through its community leadership programs and professional training courses. Recognized as a national best practice, the Center serves as a catalyst for leadership excellence and civic engagement, empowering individuals and organizations to create meaningful impact. Learn more at www.leadershiplouisville.org.

LeadingBetter™ is the professional training and talent development arm of the Leadership Louisville Center, offering cutting-edge leadership development solutions designed to help individuals and organizations thrive in an ever-changing world. Through open-enrollment courses, customized corporate training, and the annual LeadingBetter Summit, LeadingBetter™ equips leaders at all levels with the skills needed to enhance communication, build high-performing teams, and drive organizational success. With world-class facilitators, evidence-based curriculum, and dynamic learning experiences, LeadingBetter™ empowers businesses and individuals to unlock their full leadership potential.

To learn more about LeadingBetter™ and explore leadership development opportunities, visit www.leadingbetter.com.

# # #