NAHAD is pleased to announce LEAD, our new industry mentorship program. This program is designed to provide a format in which participants can learn, network with industry colleagues in an environment designed to improve industry knowledge and professional opportunities.
Strong leadership requires adaptability, self-awareness, and the ability to bring out the best in others. NAHAD’s Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) Program equips emerging leaders with the tools to lead with confidence, flexibility, and impact.
Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and peer learning, you’ll gain practical strategies you can apply immediately in your role and build lasting leadership skills to carry you forward.
From Self-Discovery to Leadership Success
You’ll explore your leadership style, learn to adapt to others, and practice strategies to manage, coach, and inspire, all grounded in the proven DiSC® framework. All DiSC sessions will be led by a professional facilitator.
Program Schedule
- March 2026 (Virtual): Building Connections Across the Cohort: Introduction to the Program and Your Co-Participants
- May 2026 (In-person, NAHAD Convention): Lead with Impact: Discovering Your DiSC Management Style
- June 2026 (Virtual): Grow with Purpose: Developing Talent with DiSC
- July 2026 (Virtual): Deliver with Clarity: Directing & Delegating with DiSC
- August 2026 (Virtual): From Conflict to Collaboration: Managing Conflict with DiSC
Mentorship Matters
Every participant is paired with a seasoned NAHAD industry mentor who will:
- Serve as your Convention Mentor, introducing you to others in the industry
- Meet with program participants one-on-one monthly from March through August
- Offer guidance, support, and accountability throughout the program
Interested in being a Mentor? Click here.
- Who Can Apply: Employees of NAHAD member companies with 2+ years of industry experience who have been identified by their supervisors, or self-identified as a future leader. All participants are required to have a supervisor, or member of senior management, submit a statement of support here.
- Program Fee: $1,750 (includes DiSC assessment, workbook, professional DiSC facilitator, convention registration and workshops; excludes travel to convention)
- Time Commitment: Approximately 15 hours across 6 months
Future Tracks
These are optional continuations of the LEAD Program – registration will be separate at a future date.
- Year Two: Technician (2027) – Up Your Communication Game
- Year Three: Master (2028) – Transformative Leadership: Vision, Influence, Strategy, and Change
Discover What Membership Means For You
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