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CU LEAD

Leadership is more than a title — it's a calling. Experience leadership training grounded in biblical principles that equips leaders to build thriving teams and sustainable results.

Serve With Purpose. Lead With Conviction. Deliver Results.

Brought to you by the Cedarville Leadership Institute, CU LEAD equips leaders you can trust. Whether you're growing your own leadership skills or investing in your team's development, you will benefit from training marked by:

  • Biblical Values: Grounded in unwavering principles that guide sound decision-making.
  • Proven Practices: Built on tested leadership methods that yield measurable results in your organizational culture and bottom line.
  • Servant Leadership: Focused on developing humble, ethical leaders who serve others, foster trust, and build thriving teams.

Ditch the trends — experience timeless leadership training. You'll be equipped to transform your organizational culture, empower your team members, and deliver lasting results.

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Corporate Training

Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to intentionally steward your team's gifts, CU LEAD's corporate training equips servant leaders to reach their unique potential. 

You and your team members will learn to lead with integrity, create strong culture, and drive meaningful outcomes. Experience leadership training grounded in timeless principles with proven results:

Workshop: Leading for Impact

The Leading for Impact workshop is designed to enhance your leadership skills and foster a culture of stewardship within your organization. Tailored to professionals entering management or leadership roles for the first time or those who haven’t had much intentional development, the series focuses on practical aspects of leadership and personal development.

Save the Date(s)

  • Dayton/Springfield on Sept 24–25, 2025
  • Columbus on Oct 28–29, 2025

Exact locations still to come.

What Can I Expect?

  • Valuable insights and practical tools to apply in your professional and personal life
  • Unique emphasis on servant leadership principles
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Meet Your Corporate Trainers

Glean wisdom from professionals with years of experience and success in a variety of industries! Get to know the trainers you’ll be learning from:

  • Jon Greenwood

    Jon Greenwood

    Director, CU LEAD

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    Jon Greenwood serves as the director of CU LEAD, a leadership program at Cedarville focused on transforming leaders through principles centered in truth.

    With a distinguished career spanning over 39 years in the banking industry, Jon retired as the Director of Branch Banking for Huntington Bank, where he was responsible for more than 6,500 colleagues within its branch delivery network of approximately 1,000 offices. His responsibilities included overseeing sales support functions, staffing and data insights, and branch operations.

    Jon is a 30-year veteran of Huntington Bank, having served in various key leadership roles across the Midwest, including District Manager, Community President, Retail Area Manager, and head of the Retail Sales and Service division.

    An Ohio native, Jon was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, and graduated from nearby Cedarville University with a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication. He also completed advanced programs at the ABA Commercial Lending School and the CBA Retail Executive Banking School.

    Currently residing in Powell, Ohio, with his wife Janna, Jon enjoys spending time with their three sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. A passionate sports fan and avid golfer, Jon also cherishes traveling with his wife and family.

  • Steve Black.

    Steve Black

    Partner, Brixey & Meyer

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    Steve is a Partner at Brixey & Meyer and runs their HR Services team, which helps clients and the internal team to build strong “people” strategies and connect them with organizational goals. This includes but is not limited to day-to-day employee relations and HR compliance, talent acquisition and management, and strategic planning and organizational development. Whether internally or externally, Steve and the HR team strive hard to find, develop, and retain great people to build healthy teams and cultures.

Answers to Your Questions

What Will I Learn?

You'll gain practical takeaways about a wide range of topics. The workshops will delve into servant leadership, situational leadership, emotional intelligence, saboteurs, stewardship mindset, and cultivating a stewardship culture.

How Long Are the Workshops?

Each workshop varies in duration, ranging from a half day to a couple days.

What Tools and Assessments Will Be Used?

Through various assessment tools, you’ll learn about the behavioral styles, motivators, and values that inform how you work and lead. The workshops will use tools such as the TriMetrix EQ, DISC, Driving Forces, Emotional Intelligence, and Saboteurs assessments. You’ll also gain valuable insights by completing a growth vs. fixed mindset inventory, core values worksheet, and trust inventory.

How Are Faith Principles Integrated?

The workshops will highlight timeless, universal principles of leadership, integrating faith-based values into your learning experience.

Dates, cost, and location will be finalized soon.
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Events and Conferences

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Impact 2025

October 22–23, 2025

Come together with business professionals and pastors to revolutionize the way you view your work and harness its potential for Kingdom purposes. Through engaging keynotes, dynamic breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, you’ll be empowered with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration you need to excel in your work and maximize your impact.

Explore the Impact Conference

More events coming soon!

Past Events

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Leadership Insights With John Beckett

April 22, 2025 – 7 p.m.

John D. Beckett shared about his journey from engineer to successful business leader and explored the integration of faith and work. This leadership event took place on April 22, 2025.