The Leader Collaboratory of New Ulm is a monthly leadership opportunity designed for managers, supervisors, shift leads, and everyday leaders who want more than a motivational talk—they want tools, clarity, and action.
Led by Ann Vote, a dynamic culture coach and speaker known for turning real-world challenges into practical, energizing solutions, each session offers fresh strategies, meaningful connection, and the kind of support that helps you lead with more confidence and impact—starting right where you are.
Sessions for the 2025-2026 Program will be held on the third Wednesday of the month:
September 17 | Personal Leadership: From Intention to Influence
October 15 | The Motivation Mindset
November 19 | Building Trust Through Communication
December 17 | Build a Culture People Want to Stay In
January 21 | Difficult Conversations Made Doable
February 18 | Mentor Mindset: Growing Others While You Lead
March 18 | Change Management 101
April 16 | Connect + Collaborate: Peer Learning Lab
Join us for the specific topics that matter most to you. Choose one or more sessions that fit your current goals or challenges.
Includes:
- Training session access from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Practical takeaways and real-world strategies
- Flexible, topic-based registration
Perfect for those exploring leadership growth one step at a time.
Investment per session: Chamber Members – $60 // Non-Members – $75
The Leader Collaboratory of New Ulm: Session Breakdown
December 17 | Build a Culture People Want to Stay In
Topic: Building Team Culture
Focus: Explore the building blocks of a thriving workplace culture. Learn how to lead with values and shape an environment where people feel they belong and want to stay. Discover how small, intentional actions by leaders at every level can create a ripple effect that strengthens connection, trust, and team pride.
Takeaways: Culture audit tool, 4-week action plan.
Outcomes: Improved team morale, culture transformation, better retention.
January 21 | Difficult Conversations Made Doable
Topic: Conflict Resolution
Focus: Gain confidence navigating tough conversations and resolving tensions before they escalate. This session helps leaders approach conflict with curiosity instead of fear, using clear frameworks that promote honesty, respect, and resolution. You’ll learn how to address issues directly—without defensiveness—so your team can move forward with greater trust and collaboration.
Takeaways: Conflict response plan, conversation frameworks.
Outcomes: Healthier communication, reduced tension, stronger team dynamics.
February 18 | Mentor Mindset: Growing Others While You Lead
Topic: Mentorship and New Employee Growth
Focus: Embrace your everyday influence by mentoring others through intentional actions, conversations, and consistency. Participants will explore what it means to be a leader people want to follow, how to model the behaviors they want to see, and how to support growth in others through simple, powerful mentoring moments.
Whether you’re working with new hires, younger employees, or future leaders, this session helps you lead with purpose and shape a workplace where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
Takeaways: Everyday Mentoring Moments toolkit, modeling self-reflection.
Outcomes: Long-term mindset, stronger internal pipeline, empowered teams.
March 18 | Change Management 101
Topic: Managing Change
Focus: Help teams navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Learn how to communicate change in ways that build buy-in and reduce resistance. You’ll explore the mindset and messaging leaders need to create stability in seasons of transition—and discover how to lead others with calm, clarity, and credibility.
Takeaways: Change assessment, change styles tool.
Outcomes: Increased adaptability, reduced resistance, productive change management.
April 15 | Connect + Collaborate: Peer Learning Lab
Topic: Peer Networking & Support
Focus: This session offers guided group discussion, idea sharing, and troubleshooting among leaders from different organizations. You’ll gain insight from real-world experiences, learn new approaches to common challenges, and leave with a renewed sense of support and connection.
Takeaways: Peer problem-solving map, leadership support resources.
Outcomes: Peer connection, shared insight, fresh perspectives.
📌 Ready to Register?
Click the ‘Register Now’ buttons above. Chamber Members, we can invoice, too!
Questions? Reach out to the Chamber at chamber@newulm.com, 507-233-4300, or stop into the Chamber Office at 1 N Minnesota Street in downtown New Ulm.