Leadership One Day
Learn from top regional experts how to become a better leader and disciple wherever you live, work, learn, and play.
No matter where you are in your leadership journey, Leadership One Day is here to help you grow as a Christian leader. Held twice a year, this event offers practical tools and insights to impact all areas of your life positively—at home, at work, in your community, and beyond. Join us for a day filled with learning and inspiration from some of our region’s top leaders in both industry and ministry. You’ll gain valuable advice on how to lead more effectively with intention, compassion, humility, and grace. With a keynote speaker and various breakout sessions, you’ll find relevant and practical guidance to enhance your leadership skills wherever you live, work, learn, and play.
Keynote Speaker
Contagious Courage
Pastor Dan Nichols
Founder and President of Northeast Collaborative and Lead Pastor at Grace Christian Fellowship in Cortland, NY
In a secular society and "Christian critic culture" that sucks courage out of us every day through lazy obsessions with tearing each other down, WE can change the game by building and giving courage that we all admire, but rarely share. Let's become the courage-dealers we all want to be...together!
Dr. Dan Nichols is the Founder and President of the Northeast Collaborative. In addition to his roles with NEC, Dr. Nichols is the lead pastor of Grace Christian Fellowship in Cortland, New York and holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Clarks Summit University. He is also a former church-planter and adjunct professor and enjoys playing golf and pickleball.
Breakout Sessions
Andrea Bierer
Marketing Director at DBC Remodeling & Construction
Unleashing Your Genius
How understanding your Working Genius can lead you and your team from frustration to fulfillment.
Start your journey towards enhanced productivity and job satisfaction with this overview workshop based on Patrick Lencioni's groundbreaking book, "The Six Types of Working Genius." Learn how these geniuses can lead to more effective teamwork, better job alignment, and a deeper sense of fulfillment at work. Learn how to identify your areas of working genius and those of your colleagues. An increased understanding of where you gain energy and fulfillment can help you avoid frustration and burnout while maximizing your contributions in all areas of life and work. Lencioni's model doesn't just clarify individual work styles; it provides a framework for assembling balanced teams that can tackle any challenge with optimal creativity and efficiency.
Meghan Kinter
Chief of Strategy and Business Development for LECOM Behavioral Health
Navigating Conflict with Care
Strengthening Relationship Through Every Interaction
Unlock the secrets to building stronger relationships in every interaction, even in the face of conflict. Join us for an engaging talk that takes a biblical approach to navigating difficult conversations with empathy, assertiveness, and influence. Discover the importance of perspective-taking, trauma-informed communication, and empathetic strategies to ensure every interaction fosters connection and understanding. Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their relational skills.
Tyler Cook
Principal of Klein Elementary School and Executive Director of Lake Erie Church
Your Life on Display
As a leader, your life is on display every day. Not simply just what you do, but who you are. This is why true leadership starts within, and how you show up each day matters. The call for healthy, authentic leaders in our world is greater than ever, and this session will unpack the keys to living and leading from the inside out, so you can grow your team into their fullest potential!
Stephen Hay
Pastor at Grace Church
The Power of Availability
Maintaining Influence through Changing Seasons
In the ups and downs of life, being available stands out as a crucial trait. "The Power of Availability" delves into what it means to be present and ready to act. Learn how to become a reliable and positive influence by practicing ethical behavior, setting healthy boundaries, and staying committed to doing good. Stephen brings real-life experience to this class. With over a decade spent as a rural church Lead Pastor and many personal journeys with family members wrestling through addiction, he has adeptly navigated the principles of availability while guiding people through numerous tragedies.