From Managing to Leading: How to Inspire, Unite, and Elevate Your Team
Oct 08, 2025
What separates a manager from a true leader? In this inspiring session, Dr. Adam Larsen shares his journey from athletic director to district facilities leader, uncovering what it really means to lead with vision, humility, and courage. Drawing from real-world challenges – including unifying 42 campuses, building trust across teams, and transforming a culture once rooted in “management” – Dr. Larsen illustrates how leaders can move beyond simply checking boxes to truly lifting up the people around them.
Attendees will explore:
• The key differences between managing tasks and leading people
• Why humility and courage are essential traits for modern leadership
• How to align diverse teams around a shared vision
• Practical strategies for fostering trust, accountability, and ownership
Through personal stories – ranging from school crises to lessons learned on the football field, this webinar will challenge you to rethink your leadership approach and equip you with strategies to build stronger, more inspired teams.
Who Should Attend:
School and district leaders, facilities managers, administrators, and anyone looking to grow as a leader and create lasting impact in their organization.
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