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    • 2026 PROGRAMS
      • MID-ATLANTIC RLF
      • MIDWEST RLF
      • NEW YORK METRO RLF
      • NORTHEAST RLF
      • PACIFIC NORTHWEST RLF
      • SOUTHEAST RLF
    • FEES & REGISTRATION
    • REVIEWS / FAQS / ABOUT
      • REVIEWS FROM RLF GRADS
      • FAQ's
      • OUR FACILITATOR TEAM
      • 2025 BOOKS
      • SPONSORS
      • SPECIAL VETERANS PRICE
      • SIM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
      • SIM NATIONAL
    • POST-RLF OFFERINGS
      • R3 (RECHARGE/RENEW/REACH)
      • "INFLUENCE" CERTIFICATION
      • PROGRESS TO EXEC PROGRAM
    • FOR RLF ALUMNI
      • $500 RLF REFERRAL AWARD
      • BOOK SUGGESTIONS
      • LEADERSHIP TIPS
RLF-leadership

  • HOME
  • 2026 PROGRAMS
    • MID-ATLANTIC RLF
    • MIDWEST RLF
    • NEW YORK METRO RLF
    • NORTHEAST RLF
    • PACIFIC NORTHWEST RLF
    • SOUTHEAST RLF
  • FEES & REGISTRATION
  • REVIEWS / FAQS / ABOUT
    • REVIEWS FROM RLF GRADS
    • FAQ's
    • OUR FACILITATOR TEAM
    • 2025 BOOKS
    • SPONSORS
    • SPECIAL VETERANS PRICE
    • SIM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
    • SIM NATIONAL
  • POST-RLF OFFERINGS
    • R3 (RECHARGE/RENEW/REACH)
    • "INFLUENCE" CERTIFICATION
    • PROGRESS TO EXEC PROGRAM
  • FOR RLF ALUMNI
    • $500 RLF REFERRAL AWARD
    • BOOK SUGGESTIONS
    • LEADERSHIP TIPS

the 2026 MIDWEST RLF

THE 2026 MIDWEST RLF PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE THESE SIX IN-PERSON SESSIONS:

March 5-6, 2026

April 16-17, 2026

June 4-5, 2026

July 23-24, 2026 

September 10-11, 2026

October 15-16, 2026

REGISTER NOW FOR 2026

2026 MIDWEST RLF CURRICULUM

SESSION 1

SESSION 1

SESSION 1

 Starting Your Leadership Journey


  • Learning objectives
  • RLF learning model 
  • Facilitating, listening and feedback 

SESSION 2

SESSION 1

SESSION 1

  Who Am I?

  • Personal values
  • Myers Briggs assessment
  • What really matters to me? 
  • What are my strengths? 

SESSION 3

SESSION 1

SESSION 3

 What Do I Think Of Myself?

  • Communications
  • Work-life balance
  • Personal coat of arms
  • Personal leadership style    

SESSION 4

SESSION 4

SESSION 3

 What Do Others Think Of Me?

  • Teamwork
  • Life Vision
  • Ethics     

SESSION 5

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

  Leading Change and Taking Risks

  • Dealing with change 
  • Globalization
  • Conscious careers 


SESSION 6

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

  What Do I Want My Legacy To Be?

  • Personal networks
  • Looking forward
  • Managing your career   

our expert MIDWEST RLF facilitator

STEVE RODICHOK

Steve Rodichok  is an MBA credentialed Technology leader and 2016 Midwest RLF graduate. He is an active member of the Society of Information Management, Chicago Chapter Board Member, and a US Navy Veteran. Steve brings an authentic, collaborative, and strategic leadership style to RLF along with his 25 and still counting years of experience. Steve currently holds an Executive Director, Head of TPA & Payer Solutions IT role within the CVS Health / Aetna Technology organization. 

 

HELD AT THE EAGLEWOOD RESORT IN CHICAGO, IL

The six 2026 in-person sessions will be held at the Eaglewood Resort near O’Hare Airport in Chicago

The six sessions of the 2026 Midwest RLF program will take place at the Eaglewood Resort near O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.  

2026 BROCHURE AVAILABLE SOON

2025 Midwest RLF brochure_091224 (pdf)

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COMPANIES INVEST IN THEIR TOP TALENT WITH THE MIDWEST RLF

Major U.S. and global companies take advantage of the Midwest RLF ...

Many organizations are investing in their future by selecting high-potential employees to absorb the life-changing capabilities of the Midwest RLF experience.  Current and recent sponsors of the Midwest RLF program include:


  • Access Alliant Credit Union
  • Allstate Insurance Company
  • American Medical Association
  • Aspire Systems
  • Autodesk
  • Beam Suntory
  • Breakthrough Beverages
  • Campbell's Soup Company
  • CPT Network Solutions
  • CVS Health / Aetna CVS Health
  • Dawn Food Products
  • Direct Supply
  • Edward Don & Co
  • HAVI
  • Health Care Services Corp
  • Heidrick and Struggles
  • HFMA
  • ldeal Industries
  • Mechanics Bank
  • Penske Automotive
  • Pfizer
  • REJIS
  • Reynolds Consumer Products
  • Rockwell Automation
  • TCS Education System
  • The Community Solution
  • Thrivent
  • Zoetis

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MIDWEST RLF?

Please contact:

  • Steve Rodichok  (Steve.Rodichok@SIM-Chicago.org)


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