We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our pilot Thriving Henry Leaders program! Designed to address the critical "oxygen mask" principle of leadership—equipping our local leaders to manage stress and avoid burnout so they can lead others effectively—the pilot cohort has officially concluded with outstanding, transformative results.

Before entering the program, many of our local leaders reported facing significant headwinds:

• 61.54% of participants reported feeling isolated in their leadership roles "Often" or "Very Often".
• Only 46.15% felt they possessed practical strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout.
• A mere 23.08% felt highly confident in their ability to maintain their personal well-being while leading their teams.

The post-program evaluations show a complete turnaround, proving that when we invest in our leaders, our entire community thrives.

Inside the Numbers: Pilot Program Impact
The data from our pilot cohort's post-program assessment speaks volumes about the power of this initiative:

• 100% Burnout Prevention: Every single participant (100%) now agrees that they feel equipped with practical strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout (with 80% "Strongly Agreeing").
• 100% Well-Being Confidence: Confident leadership skyrocketed, with 100% of participants now feeling "Very" or "Extremely" confident in maintaining their personal well-being.
• Eradicating Isolation: 100% of respondents reported that the program successfully strengthened their professional support network, and 100% are highly committed to continuing to meet with their cohort peers.
• Psychologically Safe Workplaces: 100% of participants now feel confident in their ability to foster a supportive, psychologically safe environment for their teams.
• A Perfect Rating: The program achieved a flawless 100% Net Promoter Score (NPS), with 100% of participants rating the program as "Extremely Valuable" and stating they would recommend it to a colleague.

Exciting News: Additional Funding Secured!
Because of these remarkable outcomes, we are incredibly proud to announce that the Kaiser Permanente Community Foundation has generously awarded additional funding to support another cohort of the Thriving Henry Leaders program!

This grant ensures that more local executives, managers, and business owners will have access to this life-changing professional development opportunity, further strengthening the leadership ecosystem across Henry County.

Key Learning Pillars of the Program
The Thriving Henry Leaders program is built upon proven leadership and wellness frameworks. Participants in the upcoming cohort will master these core components:

• Stress Management & Burnout Prevention: Practical, daily strategies to handle leadership pressures and build cognitive resilience.
• Personal Well-Being Integration: Learning how to successfully sustain physical, mental, and emotional health while guiding others.
• Peer Support Networking: Breaking down executive isolation by building a trusted, confidential space with local peers.
• Psychological Safety: Tools to build high-trust team dynamics where employees feel safe to innovate, speak up, and collaborate.
• Effective Team Collaboration: Actionable methods to streamline communication and enhance team-wide performance.

Join the Waitlist for Cohort 2
Demand for the next cohort is expected to be extremely high. If you are a leader in Henry County looking to build your resilience, strengthen your team's culture, and connect with a dynamic peer network, we want to hear from you!

To be placed on the waitlist and receive the first announcement when applications officially open, please email us at jhenning@henrycounty.com with your name, organization, and title.