# Event Details - **Event Name**: When Smart Leaders Stop Speaking Up: The Real Cost of Silence at the Top - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am - **Event Description**: When leaders stop speaking up, organizations suffer. Learn how executives create environments where truth is heard.About this EventIn many organizations, the most experienced leaders begin to speak less.Not because they lack ideas.But because they have learned that speaking up carries risk.When leadership teams stop sharing concerns, organizations lose critical insight.This Executive Briefing explores how executives create cultures where leadership voices are heard.Executive Reality CheckLeadership silence often emerges when:• Leaders fear internal conflict• Dissenting opinions are discouraged• Leaders avoid challenging authority• Teams prioritize harmony over honestyWhat Participants Will Walk Away With• Strategies for encouraging honest leadership dialogue• Tools for preventing groupthink inside executive teams• Techniques for strengthening psychological safety• Leadership practices that encourage truth over silenceWho This Briefing Is Designed ForThis Executive Briefing is designed for leaders responsible for guiding teams and organizations through complexity and change, including:• Senior Executives• Directors and Department Leaders• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs• Human Resource Leaders• Operations Leaders• Managers responsible for strategic direction and team performanceIf your role requires you to lead through uncertainty and maintain organizational direction, this session is designed for you.Event Format90-Minute Virtual Executive Briefing• 50 minutes of executive leadership insights and practical frameworks• 20 minutes of leadership reflection and application• 20 minutes of Q&AParticipants will gain practical leadership tools they can immediately apply within their organizations.InvestmentExecutive Briefing Ticket: $147This session is intentionally priced for professionals who are serious about strengthening their leadership effectiveness.The insights shared in this briefing are designed to help leaders regain control, restore alignment, and move their organizations forward with clarity.Seating Is Intentionally LimitedThis Executive Briefing is intentionally limited in size to maintain a focused environment for serious leaders.This is not a large webinar or mass training session.It is designed as a focused executive briefing where leaders can engage with practical ideas and apply them within their organizations.Early registration is recommended.Optional Coaching Add-OnParticipants will have the opportunity to schedule a private 45-minute leadership coaching session following the briefing.This optional session allows leaders to apply the frameworks from the briefing directly to their current leadership challenges.This add-on is ideal for leaders who want personalized guidance on restoring clarity, improving team alignment, and strengthening leadership effectiveness.FacilitatorMary RickettsExecutive Leadership AdvisorCEO, Turning Point Training & DevelopmentMary Ricketts works with executives, leadership teams, and organizations to address the leadership and organizational challenges that impact performance.Through executive coaching, leadership development programs, and executive briefings, she helps leaders improve clarity, strengthen decision-making, and create leadership structures that support organizational performance.Her work focuses on helping leaders move from reactive leadership to intentional, results-driven leadership.Part of the Executive Leadership Briefing SeriesThis briefing is part of an ongoing leadership development series designed for executives and senior leaders who want to strengthen decision-making, leadership clarity, and organizational alignment.Many leaders choose to attend multiple sessions throughout the year.#LeadershipCulture#ExecutiveLeadership#LeadershipCommunication#ExecutiveBriefing#LeadershipStrategy#OrganizationalLeadership#LeadershipDevelopment#LeadershipTeams#BusinessLeadership#LeadershipSkills - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/when-smart-leaders-stop-speaking-up-the-real-cost-of-silence-at-the-top/100001984942392128 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, business, webinar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Kansas City Kansas Community College - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 158.7, max: 357, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: KS - **country**: United States - **location**: Kansas City Kansas Community College - **lat**: 39.122216 - **long**: -94.7485212 - **full address**: Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Avenue, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: When Smart Leaders Stop Speaking Up: The Real Cost of Silence at the Top - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/224197f91861a07b2beb6b24e1f0fd4a3eeaff54498e6505e9a98bee1975acbe-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf9f9f7-gmir.jpg?v=1783966846 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is When Smart Leaders Stop Speaking Up: The Real Cost of Silence at the Top being held? - **A:** When Smart Leaders Stop Speaking Up: The Real Cost of Silence at the Top takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Avenue, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing When Smart Leaders Stop Speaking Up: The Real Cost of Silence at the Top? - **A:** When Smart Leaders Stop Speaking Up: The Real Cost of Silence at the Top is organized by Turning Point Training & Development. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** When Smart Leaders Stop Speaking Up: The Real Cost of Silence at the Top is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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