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Join us for Leadership Week 2025, a weeklong celebration of growth, connection and leadership development taking place September 8–12. The UK HR Training & Development and Enterprise Learning departments have built a mix of in-person and virtual sessions. This flexible learning experience is designed to meet you where you are — and take you where you want to go.

Sample sessions include:

  • AI Now and Later: What Leaders Need to Know
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Leading with Your CliftonStrengths
  • …and more!

Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, gain new insights and connect with peers across the organization.

Mark your calendar and get ready to lead the way. Book recommendations are also available below.

When: September 8–12, 2025

Where: Online & in person

Who should attend: Team leads, supervisors, aspiring leaders — anyone committed to professional growth

Monday, September 8
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Mindful 15: Breathing for Busy People Jackie Carroll Watch replay
9 - 9:30 a.m. Gallup's 7 Expectations of Leaders Amanda Schagane

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Crowdsourced Leadership Practices

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Empower and Elevate Through Delegation Jason Chadwell Watch replay
noon - 12:15 p.m. Mindful 15: Savor the Moment, Lead with Purpose Jackie Carroll Watch replay
1 - 2:15 p.m. Bridging Education & Health Care Mark Birdwhistell Watch replay
Tuesday, September 9
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Mindful 15: Reset on the Move Jackie Carroll Watch replay
9 - 11 a.m. Excel: Introduction Chuck Paskovics  
9 - 10 a.m. Panel Discussion: UKHC Executive Triad
Leadership in Action
Dr. Chris DeSimone, Dr. Gwen Moreland and Tim Slocum moderated by Amanda Schagane Watch replay
noon - 3 p.m. Ask a Coach: Drop-In Questions with Organizational Development Jason Chadwell  
10:30 a.m. - noon Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Emily Smith  
noon - 1 p.m. AI Now and Later: What Leaders Need to Know Trey Conatser Watch replay
1 - 2 p.m. Aspiring to Lead: Building Career-Ready Skills at the University of Kentucky    
1 - 3 p.m. Microsoft 365: Overview Mark Underwood  
Wednesday, September 10
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Mindful 15: Resilience Through Self-Compassion Jackie Carroll Watch replay
9 - 11 a.m. Excel: Functions and Filters Chuck Paskovics  
10 - 11 a.m. Panel Discussion: Insights from High-Performing UKHC Leaders
Driving Engagement & Excellence
Emily Woods, Brooke Denio, Emily Bugay, Barbara Mitchell, Ryan Marler and Jessica Wiard. Moderated by Katie Hantle Watch replay
11:30 a.m. - noon. From Peer to Power: Navigating the Shift from Buddy to Boss Mark Filburn Watch replay
noon - 1:30 p.m. Green Dot Bystander Intervention Workshop Fadyia Lowe  
2 - 3:30 p.m. Developing Organizational Talent Rob Hays  
Thursday, September 11
6:30 - 9:30 a.m. Ask a Coach: Drop-In Questions with Organizational Development Amanda Schagane  
9 - 11 a.m. Excel: Charts and Graphs Chuck Paskovics  
10:30 a.m. - noon. Fostering Psychological Safety in Collaborative Settings Emily Smith  
noon - 1 p.m. 10 Tips for Engaging a Modern Workforce Kasey Lightle and Katie Hantle Watch replay
1 - 3 p.m. OneNote: Introduction Mark Underwood  
Friday, September 12
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Mindful 15: Seat Yourself for Success Jackie Carroll Watch replay
9 - 10 a.m. Unlock Your Influencing Super Powers Jason Chadwell Watch replay
noon - 1 p.m. Leveraging Your Strengths
Unlock Your Potential with Clifton Strengths
Mallory Griffith  

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS



Tim Slocum, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer, UK HealthCare



Simon Sheather, PhD             
Dean, Gatton College of Business and Economics



Kim Blanton, DNP, MHA, RN, NEA-BC       
Chief Nursing Officer, Chandler Medical Center



Kasey Lightle, MSML              
Director of Employee Engagement & Experience



Penny Cox, MBA         
Treasurer