WE TRANSFORM today's RISING talent into tomorrow's STRONGEST leaderS
INVEST IN YOUR ORGANIZATION'S FUTURE. RLF GRADS TAKE ON / SOLVE MORE COMPLEX ISSUES...CREATING MORE VALUE FOR THE ENTERPRISE.
FORUMS ACROSS THE USA, AVAILABLE TO ANYONE IN ANY INDUSTRY
Each year, you're only a car ride or plane ride away from an RLF program. In 2025, six convenient programs are being offered across the country in seven major metropolitan areas.
THE FAMOUS RLF EXPERIENCE IS UNDERWAY IN THESE LOCATIONS FOR 2025:
- Midwest RLF in Chicago ... began March 6, 2025
- New York Metro RLF in New York City ... began March 10, 2025
- Pacific Northwest RLF in Seattle and Portland ... began March 10, 2025
- Northeast RLF in Boston, MA ... began March 20, 2025
- Mid-Atlantic RLF in Philadelphia, PA ... began March 20, 2025
- Southeast RLF in St. Petersburg, FL ... began May 1, 2025
RLF EMPOWERS rising TALENT TO THRIVE ... toDAY AND TOMORROW
Our incredibly complex world is filled with relentless change, unpredictable ambiguity and unexpected upheaval. That’s why the need for top-quality leaders has never been greater.
RLF CREATES LEADERS WHO SUCCEED THROUGH UNCERTAINTY:
- Leaders who perform well amid volatility and change.
- Leaders who can more adeptly leverage their personal leadership strengths.
- Leaders who proficiently apply their highly-developed critical thinking skills.
RLF CULTIVATES LEADERS WHO BUILD PURPOSE AND BELONGING:
- Leaders who clearly know their values and instinctively do the right thing at all times.
RLF PRODUCES LEADERS WHO GUIDE PEOPLE IN NEW WAYS:
- Leaders who collaborate, create and innovate with colleagues throughout the enterprise.
- Leaders who can empathetically mentor other individual contributors and cultivate strong, high-powered teams.
WHY CHOOSE RLF?
OVER THE PAST 32 YEARS, MORE THAN 5,000 LEADERS HAVE GRADUATED FROM RLF ... COMING OUT OF THE PROGRAM WITH:
- Expanded spheres of influence
- Increased self-awareness and self-confidence
- The ability to take on and solve more complex issues and challenges, creating more value for the organization
- Heightened capabilities to collaborate and connect with others in genuine, inspiring ways
- Enhanced communication techniques and strategies
- Valuable facilitation skills
- Deeper understanding of business models and global partnership strategies
- Improved skills in working across boundaries
here's why RLF IS UNIQUE
RLF IS NOT ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL MANAGEMENT TRAINING OR QUICK WORKSHOPS, LECTURES OR SEMINARS. RLF IS:
- A rigorous and highly-experiential in-person “learning lab” which fosters long-term leadership development via six 2-day sessions held over a 7-8 month time frame.
- The cross-fertilization of ideas, experiences and practices to help participants pull from within themselves and each other to blossom amid an environment of deep learning.
LONG-TERM CHANGE BEST OCCURS IN AN IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT
RLF's 2-day sessions are held weeks apart over the course of 7-8 months, resulting in continually reinforced change in critical thinking, behavior and capabilities.
5,000+ GRADS HAVE BECOME SKILLFUL, QUALITY LEADERS
Since 1993, hundreds of leading national and global companies have relied on RLF's time-tested program to transform their high-potential, top talent.
RLF IS RENOWNED FOR ITS RICH, SIGNATURE CURRICULUM
RLF's model catalyzes innovation and personal growth, instilling self-awareness, self-confidence and leadership tools to carry people to the top of their professions.
L - E - A - D
RLF IS ABOUT ... LEARNING
Deep knowledge is fostered through the reading and discussing of 25+ books to analyze and absorb a broad spectrum of important leadership principles.
RLF IS ... EXPERIENTIAL
Participants are immersed in a rich, highly engaging team environment to practice, network and grow, reaping the benefits of the experiences of everyone in the room.
RLF IS ABOUT ... ADAPTABILITY
Over 7-8 months, RLF participants become more adept at embracing and adapting to change, as a launching point to innovation, creativity and inspiration.
RLF IS ABOUT ... DISCOVERY
RLF is about discovering one’s self and a sense of mission — to assess and adjust one’s own performance and vulnerabilities to best lead other people and new situations.
REVIEWS FROM SOME OF OUR GRADUATES ...
Antonio Taylor ... VP of Infrastructure - Transnetyx
Antonio Taylor ... VP of Infrastructure - Transnetyx
Antonio Taylor ... VP of Infrastructure - Transnetyx
"RLF provided me with a unique platform, creating awareness around leadership areas that needed refinement. Through mentorship and insightful sessions, I honed my communication skills, learned to navigate complex leadership challenges, and developed the confidence needed to command a room with authenticity. RLF has been a catalyst for profound personal and professional growth, and the strategic insights gained plus the refined executive presence I developed continue to be invaluable assets in my role as an IT executive."
Matt Parisi ... VP of Business Data Solutions - HCSC
Antonio Taylor ... VP of Infrastructure - Transnetyx
Antonio Taylor ... VP of Infrastructure - Transnetyx
“When I was about two-thirds through RLF I was asked to take over a new team of nearly 200 people. Thanks to what I was learning and applying through RLF and the lessons learned from the book discussions, I focused on listening, understanding various points of view and receiving feedback from all of the business and technology partners. Over the next 3 years, I was able to help change the culture and business partner relationships, as well as increase the trust level and foster a more positive tone and higher energy level throughout the team. The RLF experience truly made me pause, reflect, and consider the way I take on any new assignment -- including my most recent promotion to Vice President. Without RLF, I know I wouldn't be where I am today.“
Zoe Todorovic ... SVP-IT / CIO - Genworth Canada
Brian Claspell ... CIO / VP of IT - Bassett Furniture
Brian Claspell ... CIO / VP of IT - Bassett Furniture
"RLF certainly changed the trajectory of my career, with my promotion to VP the following year and all subsequent opportunities a direct result of my participation in the program. The RLF experience instilled the business, networking, and strategic thinking skills that continue to be my guiding principles of authentic leadership. The practices of self awareness, and taking the time to ponder and reflect, developed a core attachment to and understanding of my own values and life goals. I continue to recommend and send others to RLF -- both IT and Operations professionals -- and watch with delight as they're transformed into greater leaders, as they give back to their teams and the organization, and blossom into their potential as human beings. RLF truly is a refreshingly hopeful and positively-focused experience."
Brian Claspell ... CIO / VP of IT - Bassett Furniture
Brian Claspell ... CIO / VP of IT - Bassett Furniture
Brian Claspell ... CIO / VP of IT - Bassett Furniture
“At a pivotal place in my career, a mentor and friend recommended me to participate in SIM's RLF program. After completing the final session, I walked out with a fresh view on leadership, relationships -- and, most importantly, myself. The books, activities and discussions were great ... but what I learned from the people (facilitators and fellow RLF attendees) was incredible. The foundational principles and concepts I absorbed during RLF have definitely enhanced my professional opportunities. More importantly, they have enhanced my ability to enjoy my career."