Positive Leadership Institute (PLI)

The Positive Leadership Institute (PLI) is an advanced, transformative leadership journey designed for professionals in leadership roles—from managers to C-suite executives—across every sector and industry. Launched through our long-standing connection with the University of Tulsa, PLI was originally created to address the unique challenges faced by technical professionals who had moved into management without formal leadership training. While many leaders have had extensive training in their job functions, they often lack systematic, cohesive leadership development. Instead of piecing together disconnected courses and concepts, PLI provides a comprehensive framework that builds the leadership capacities needed to engage teams, align resources, and ensure their organizations thrive.

Purpose

When skilled professionals become managers, the transition to leadership requires an entirely new skill set. They now find themselves in the position of leading others, but they’ve never specifically been trained for it. They are now managing people rather than tasks, faced with challenges like motivating their teams, resolving conflicts, and providing meaningful feedback.

PLI focuses on equipping leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to confidently lead teams, uphold organizational culture, and achieve the desired outcomes.

Leaders are the cornerstone of an organization’s culture and performance. Without proper leadership training, organizational culture can deteriorate, outcomes may stray from the organization’s purpose, and teams risk becoming fragmented and ineffective. Companies depend on their managers to drive success, and supporting their development is critical to ensuring they have the skills and confidence to lead effectively. PLI equips leaders to meet these challenges, creating stronger managers who inspire teams, align resources, and deliver results.

Outcomes

After the completion of training, there will be benefits to the individual, the organization, and society:

Individual:

Gain a clear roadmap for excelling in leadership roles.

Develop the confidence, skills, and tools to address everyday challenges.

Use conflicts as opportunities for growth and innovation.

Identify and leverage personal talents to lead effectively.

Understand the capacities needed to be an effective leader.

Master communication skills to bridge gaps—between individuals and departments.

Become equipped to guide, mentor, and develop team members.

Organizational:

Achieve greater alignment and progress towards institutional goals.

Build up high-caliber managers equipped to lead and foster alignment.

Reduce workplace drama, foster alignment, and increase team performance.

Create leaders who build a self-sustaining leadership pipeline by leaving a legacy of growth and readiness in their teams.

Benefit from participants’ hands-on project work, designed to address real challenges and deliver immediate organizational value.

Society:

Foster thriving communities through effective organizational leadership.

Promote inclusive and equitable practices that benefit all.

Build public trust and reinforce organizational integrity.

Contribute to a thriving, sustainable economy.

Methods

PLI HEALS is delivered through five specialized courses, each focusing on a critical leadership dimension:

Positive Leadership

Talent2Strength

Communication4Alignment

Safety, Growth, and Performance

Strategies, Tactics, and Operations

Each course consists of three, 2-hour sessions conducted via interactive Zoom classes.

The program is thoughtfully designed to engage and inspire participants, ensuring that learning is both impactful and practical.

Interactive Zoom

Classes:

Live sessions for collaborative learning and direct engagement with instructors.

Cohort-Based

Learning:

Build connections with peers and share experiences.

Readings and Assessments:

Between sessions, participants complete readings and assignments to reinforce learning.

Online Classroom

Access:

Recorded classes, discussion boards, and additional resources are available.

Community and Networking:

Stay connected with your cohort and instructors through online forums and discussions.