2025 Mountain Plains Leadership Academy Application
Strong leaders are more necessary than ever to help individuals, organizations, and communities successfully navigate the maze of these uncertain times. The 2025 Mountain Plains Leadership Academy has developed a customized curriculum to help new and emerging leaders in rural areas identify and develop their leadership style to capitalize on opportunities and deal creatively with challenges.
Leadership Academy Objectives:
• Forge meaningful mentorship relationships with experienced leaders in the field of rural behavioral health and substance use disorder management.
• Identify your own leadership style, recognizing strengths and areas for development.
• Discuss how to nurture high-performing individuals within your team.
• Implement strategies to cultivate a supportive and positive leadership culture within your organization.
Drawing on a wealth of experience gained over the past 6 years, the 2025 Mountain Plains Leadership consists of a 2-day in-person event in Boulder, CO, August 4 – 6, 2025.
Who We’re Looking For:
1. New and emerging rural leaders working in the behavioral health and/or substance abuse & treatment fields in the HHS Region 8 states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
2. Must be working in a leadership position.
3. Twenty participants are willing to commit to full participation for the entire time the Leadership Academy is being held, as well as attending the virtual Trauma Responsive Leadership training series.
What We Offer:
1. A free, customized curriculum adapted to meet the unique needs of rural leaders and facilitated by trainers in the behavioral health and substance use disorder fields, as well as private and public sector fields, with extensive leadership experience.
2. An opportunity to meet and form new friendships and networks with regional colleagues.
3. The time to invest in yourself.
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