2025 SPL Conference Program

Updates will be provided as additional content is confirmed.

Thursday, April 24 - Pre-Conference Workshops**

** Must sign up in advance to take workshop, fee associated.

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Transitioning from Psychologist to Psychologist Leader Instructors: Tamara Lyn, Jill Draime, Ernest Wayde
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Addressing Inclusion in a Time of Divisiveness: An Introduction to Leading the Exploration of Privilege Instructor: Frederick Peterson
1:00 - 4:00 PM	Becoming Indispensable: Adding Strategic Value Instructor: George Watts

7:00 - 8:00 AM	Breakfast, Networking, Buddy Pairing
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Session Details TBD
9:00 - 10:00 AM	Nordic Lessons in Leadership: Alternative Approaches for American Leaders to Consider for Organizational Success Instructor: Thor Legvold
10:00 - 10:30 AM	Break
10:30 - 11:30 AM	Leadership for a Complex World: Transforming Individuals & Communities Instructor: Debra Kawahara
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Go Go Go! Or Should we Just Go: Working a Human-Centered Approach from a Capitalistic American Lens Instructor: Brynn Freeman
12:30 - 2:00 PM	SPL Business Meeting and Luncheon
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Human-Centered Leadership: Cultivating Connection and Values-Driven Practices in the Military Instructor: Diane Ryan
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Break
3:30 - 4:30 PM	Session Details TBD
4:30 - 5:00 PM	Wrap Up
6:00 PM	Dine Around Chicago

7:00 - 8:00 AM	Breakfast & Journal Update
8:00 - 9:00 AM	From Sabotage to Success: Addressing Weaponized Incompetence for Stronger Leadership Teams Instructors: Christina Frederick and Victoria Lew
9:00 - 10:30 AM	Social Science Strategies for Women’s Success Instructor: Eden King
10:30 - 11:00 AM	Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	The Power of Integrating Inclusivity and Productivity for Transformational Impact Instructor: Ryan Warner
12:00 - 2:00 PM	SPL Luncheon Presentation & Entertainment
2:00 - 4:00 PM	Session Details TBD
4:00 - 5:00 PM	A Look in the Mirror – Reflections of HCL in SPL Instructor: Gregory Pennington
6:00 PM	Gala, Auction, Dinner & Reception

** Must sign up in advance to take workshop, no fee.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Leadership Case Conference

Instructor: Richard Kilburg