Navigating Change: Strategies for Modern Leaders

Introduction to Living As A Leader's Emerging Leader Series

Leading When Everything is Changing: A Toolkit for Today’s Leaders

ABOUT THE EVENT

Change is happening faster than ever, driven by economic shifts, evolving workforce expectations, technology, budget pressures, and community needs. This introductory session of Living As A Leader’s Emerging Leader Series, hosted by RCEDC and RAMAC, offers practical tools for navigating change while supporting those affected by it. Participants will explore the business reasons behind change and the human reactions that can make it challenging. This session also serves as a teaser for the full Emerging Leader Series, giving attendees a preview of the leadership development experience ahead.

Register now to reserve your spot and explore what’s next for emerging leaders!

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
7:30AM - 7:55AM: light refreshments and networking
8:00AM - 9:30AM: Presentation
Gateway Technical College: SC Johnson iMET Center, 2320 Renaissance Blvd, Auditorium, Sturtevant, WI 53177
$25 RCEDC and RAMAC Members/Investors | $30 Non RCEDC and RAMAC Members/Investors

MEET THE SPEAKER – RICK PIRAINO

Rick Piraino has more than 40 years of experience as an educator, coach, facilitator, and organizational consultant, helping organizations nationwide develop strong leadership and performance cultures. Since 1996, he has supported leaders in integrating practical skills with self-awareness and integrity through an engaging, real-world approach. A published leadership author and creator of Responsibility-Based Performance Management, Rick uses Living As A Leader® materials and processes to help participants confidently apply what they learn.

ABOUT THE EMERGING LEADER SERIES

The Emerging Leader Series was created to help organizations better retain and develop high-potential talent, particularly individual contributors who have not yet moved into formal leadership roles. With turnover risk highest among early-career professionals, the Series offers a proven, multi-faceted development process—not a one-time event—to support sustained leadership growth. It is ideal for individual contributors, influencers, project managers, team leads, and those preparing for future leadership roles.

ABOUT LIVING AS A LEADER

Living As A Leader employs a steady-progress-over-time approach to leadership development. Our signature service, the Leadership Development Series, focuses on the development of leadership skills and strategies, as well as frequent application opportunities. Through a variety of other services we offer, we provide support to all leaders at all levels within an organization.

ABOUT RCEDC

Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) is a private, non-profit organization that provides existing and new Racine County businesses with the supplemental services needed to create or maintain their economic vitality. As the first point of contact for businesses undertaking expansions, relocations, financing, or workforce development projects, RCEDC helps ensure these efforts are successful and impactful within our community.

ABOUT RAMAC

RAMAC is Racine’s Business Champion serving as a voice representing the common interests of every organization in Racine – small and large, industrial and retail, for profit and nonprofit. In support of its broad and diverse membership base, RAMAC offers a variety of pro-business and pro-community programs and initiatives. These programs aim to improve the business climate and vitality of the greater Racine area.