Events & Workshops
Our workshops can be tailored to the needs of your group, staff, and/or participants. We will work with you to determine what specific tools would be most helpful to obtain your goals.

Introduction to Gracious Space (virtual)
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Time: 9am-10:30am
*Cost: $60
Virtual link will be sent as date nears
Gracious Space has helped over 15,000 people in 30 states and 45 countries to work better together around critical issues. The Center has created and used Gracious Space in many sectors, including health care, business, government, community, nonprofit, and schools. This session provides an introduction to create space for people to bring their “best stuff” to conversations, relationships, and the workplace in a non-critical, open-minded environment.
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Time: 9am-10:30am
*Cost: $60
Virtual link will be sent as date nears
Gracious Space has helped over 15,000 people in 30 states and 45 countries to work better together around critical issues. The Center has created and used Gracious Space in many sectors, including health care, business, government, community, nonprofit, and schools. This session provides an introduction to create space for people to bring their “best stuff” to conversations, relationships, and the workplace in a non-critical, open-minded environment.

Living with Gracious Space (virtual)
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Time: 9am-10:30am
*Cost: $60
Virtual link will be sent as date nears
Most groups are made up of well-meaning people who nevertheless find themselves in situations of conflict with others. Whether the project is a leadership development program, community initiative, difficult conversation on race, a reorganization, performance appraisal, coaching conversation, new vision, mission or strategic plan, a new team, or mediation – Gracious Space can make the relationships stronger and the work flow more creatively. This session dives deeper when we invite the stranger and learn in public.
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Time: 9am-10:30am
*Cost: $60
Virtual link will be sent as date nears
Most groups are made up of well-meaning people who nevertheless find themselves in situations of conflict with others. Whether the project is a leadership development program, community initiative, difficult conversation on race, a reorganization, performance appraisal, coaching conversation, new vision, mission or strategic plan, a new team, or mediation – Gracious Space can make the relationships stronger and the work flow more creatively. This session dives deeper when we invite the stranger and learn in public.

Values-Based Leadership Stewards Program
Coming Soon
March - November 2023
The Stewards Program takes participants on a deep and transformative two-part journey -- the internal work of personal growth and development and the external work of social action. The sessions are a practice as we identify and know our values and have the courage and discipline to act on them on behalf of the common good for all. The program meets monthly for ten months and will begin in 2022. Registration will begin in the Fall of 2021.
"I highly recommend CEL's Stewards program to anyone who agrees that pursuit of the common good is a worthwhile leadership endeavor, and who is also motivated to actively engage toward that end." -- Joe Hailey, CEL Volunteer
Coming Soon
March - November 2023
The Stewards Program takes participants on a deep and transformative two-part journey -- the internal work of personal growth and development and the external work of social action. The sessions are a practice as we identify and know our values and have the courage and discipline to act on them on behalf of the common good for all. The program meets monthly for ten months and will begin in 2022. Registration will begin in the Fall of 2021.
"I highly recommend CEL's Stewards program to anyone who agrees that pursuit of the common good is a worthwhile leadership endeavor, and who is also motivated to actively engage toward that end." -- Joe Hailey, CEL Volunteer

Building a Foundation to Co-create a Beloved Community (virtual)
How do we build a foundation for a beloved community? One strategy is to look from within. Creating an equitable and just society that is grounded by our core values to serve the whole community. This session provides a few tools to invite people to reimagine leadership and build a stronger foundation to engage with one another.
Let us know if you would like this session adapted for your group/team.
How do we build a foundation for a beloved community? One strategy is to look from within. Creating an equitable and just society that is grounded by our core values to serve the whole community. This session provides a few tools to invite people to reimagine leadership and build a stronger foundation to engage with one another.
Let us know if you would like this session adapted for your group/team.

Going to the Margins to Affect Sustainable Change (virtual)
How do we solve the toughest challenges that are being faced? Sustainable change happens when we invite the voices most often forgotten. It is easier said than done. This session provides leadership practices to add to your treasure chest of tools.
How do we solve the toughest challenges that are being faced? Sustainable change happens when we invite the voices most often forgotten. It is easier said than done. This session provides leadership practices to add to your treasure chest of tools.

Utilizing a Moral Framework for Change (virtual)
The Center for Ethical Leadership defines ethical leadership as knowing your core values and having the courage to live them in all parts of your life in service of the common good. This session walks attendees through a moral framework for change.
![]() Leadership Legacy Event
Date: 2023 TBD Time: TBD *Cost: Free You and your guests are invited to celebrate YOU! There is no charge to attend the event and donations are accepted. |
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*We offer scholarships on a sliding scale. Please contact us.
Values-Based Leadership Stewards ProgramWhat does it mean to share the rock? The Stewards Program takes participants on a deep and transformative two-part journey -- the internal work of personal growth and development and the external work of social action.
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Restorative, Inclusive School Environment Initiative (RISE)The Restorative, Inclusive School Environments (RISE) Initiative seeks to build youth-adult partnerships and community-based collective leadership to create and foster the necessary conditions for all students to succeed.
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Stewards CircleComing Soon!
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