InitiativeOne

Ever had a boss's boss undo all of your hard work? 🛑

It is one of the most frustrating, testing moments a leader can face. In this week’s episode of **The Leadership Initiative**, Dr. Fred Johnson sits down with Dr. Shawnrece Butler, Assistant VP at Northern Michigan University, to talk about the raw truth of ethical leadership.

Dr. Butler opens up about the hardest lesson of her career: learning how to manage up in a dysfunctional hierarchy, and why she ultimately chose to walk away from a situation to protect her values.

Watch:

Managing Up: When Your Boss's Boss Is The Problem | InitiativeOne Ever had a boss's boss undo your work? Dr. Shawnrece Butler shares ...

Some keynotes you watch. This one you felt. 🔥
When Inky Johnson took the 2026 InitiativeOne stage, the room shifted. Perseverance. Ownership. Perspective. The kind of message that hits deeper than a notebook can hold. ⚡
This is what we build these rooms for. Not motivation. Transformation. 🔑

Swipe through. Then make sure you’re in the next one.
📅 June 14-15, 2027�📍 Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI�🎟️ Early Rate $749 (expires June 30, 2026)

Register today: https://www.initiativeone.com/conference-2027

Have you heard about InitiativeOne's new Connect App? ✨

The work that happens in the room is powerful. The work that happens after it is what changes you.

Connect was built for that exact space.

Inside, you'll get:
✔️ Monthly Think Tanks with replays and reflection tools

✔️ 1:1 Reframe Coaching when things get complex

✔️ On-Demand Strategy for decisive, high-trust leadership

✔️ Monthly Q&As with Dr. Fred and the team

✔️ A community of leaders walking the same road
Whether you've been through our Leadership Transformation or you're just stepping in, this is your tool.

Download Now: https://www.initiativeone.com/initiativeone-connect

The 2026 Leadership Conference was full of high notes. Inky Johnson's story. Dr. Fred's"I Am Enough" keynote. Real conversations between leaders who came in ready to grow.

We're already building the room for 2027. And it's coming with a new home.
✨ The 2027 InitiativeOne Leadership Conference
📅 June 14-15, 2027
📍 Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

This is more than keynotes and breakout sessions, though both will be exceptional. It's where leaders across industries come to be challenged, encouraged, and changed. Where careers shift. Where decisions get clearer. Where the connections you make on day one walk with you for years.

Early Rate: $749 per person (expires June 30, 2026)

Sign up now: https://www.initiativeone.com/conference-2027

As we look back at one of the best weeks of our year, we are eternally grateful for everyone who attended and engaged at a high level, showing that real purposeful change is possible. So we have to ask....

What 2-3 pivots will you make after attending our conference?

A conference full of high notes 🎶

Between Inky Johnson sharing his inspirational story and the real-time mindset reframing happening every single minute, it was an incredible experience. The connections we made and the people we inspired to change are what made these last few days completely unforgettable. See you in 2027!

When you're in a room full of people wanting to reframe their mindset for success, you're in the right room.

Are you in the right room?

Tag yourself if you see yourself below ⬇️

“I Am Enough.”

It is the one phrase that sparked a thousand conversations and inspired so many. From Dr. Fred’s opening keynote to every single connection point in our breakout sessions, the work done today will help so many change their tomorrow.

Day 2 was one to remember..

Which moment is your favorite?

POV: You're attending the InitiativeOne Leadership Conference and you're ready to reframe your mindset.

What a special opening day for the conference full of energy and connection.

Tag yourself if you see yourself! 👀