Leadership That Matters: From Vision to Impact

A professional Leadership Course

...focused on decision‑making, strategy and leading people.

Elevate your executive presence and lead with a coach approach. From emerging talent to senior executives, Leadership That Matters: From Vision to Impact can help you develop your leadership skills. Built on four decades of executive experience, the course equips leaders to think clearly, make sound decisions and deliver results in complex environments. You'll strengthen your ability to set direction, make strategic choices, execute through others, lead in change and crisis and build personal mastery as a sustained leadership advantage.

Leadership that Matters at a Glance

Learn more about this exclusive leadership development opportunity.

Dates

September 22, 2026 - March 16, 2027; once monthly from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Location

Schreiber Foods in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Cost

$1,895; IWL Members receive a 15% discount

Program Schedule

Each month, you'll attend one session focusing on a specific aspect of leadership. These skills are valuable no matter where you are in your career.

Setting the Direction: Vision People Choose to Follow

September 22, 2026
8:30-10:30 a.m.

Learn how to define and communicate a clear, compelling vision that builds trust, creates focus and inspires people to move willingly in the same direction.

Strategic Choice: Increasing Your Odds of Success

October 20, 2026
8:30-10:30 a.m.

Develop your ability to reframe strategy as a series of deliberate choices, helping you prioritize, manage trade‑offs and make informed bets in uncertain conditions.

Execution and Judgment: Turning Strategy into Results

November 17, 2026
8:30-10:30 a.m.

Develop the discipline and judgment required to translate strategy into action, align priorities and drive consistent, sustainable performance.

Winning With People: Communication, Trust and Influence

January 19, 2027
8:30-10:30 a.m.

Strengthen your ability to communicate with clarity, build trust, and influence others to achieve results through people rather than authority.

Leading When It Matters Most: Inflection and Crisis

February 16, 2027
8:30-10:30 a.m.

Develop your ability to lead with clarity and composure during pivotal moments—when direction shifts, pressure intensifies and leadership truly matters.

The Leader’s Edge: Personal Mastery and Continuous Growth

March 16, 2027
8:30-10:30 a.m.

Conclude the course by focusing on self‑leadership and learning to help leaders build the habits, mindset and discipline required for sustained effectiveness and continuous growth.

Meet the Instructors

Learn in-demand skills that translate to your career from local leaders in business with four decades of experience in global organizations who focus on leadership development every single day.

Ron Dunford

CEO, Schreiber Foods & Founder of Dream Peak Leadership

Ron Dunford is Schreiber's eighth CEO. Since joining the company in 1996, he's held multiple leadership roles in Sales and Operations and is also on the Board of Directors. Ron is a life-long learner with a passion for helping others achieve their dreams.

Cheryl Conley

Former Chief of Staff & current Principal, Employee & Board Engagement, Schreiber Foods

Cheryl Conley is Principal, Partner and Board Engagement at Schreiber. She joined the company in 1991. In her 35-plus years with Schreiber, she’s supported multiple areas of the business, including Customer Service, Operations, Risk Management and Sales.

Earn a Digital Badge

Once you complete the course, you'll earn a digital badge to expand your credentials and show employers your professional commitment.

Have Questions?

Don't hesitate to reach out for more information about the Leadership That Matters course. We’re here to guide you. Your leadership potential awaits.