# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Annual Leaders Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am – Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Blame, Responsibility and Risk: Promoting Honest Conversations and Cross-Generational Trust in Workplaces and FamiliesAbout this EventBlame, Responsibility and Risk: Promoting Honest Conversations and Cross-Generational Trust in Workplaces and FamiliesHow does cross-generational trust get communicated in actions, not words?What does it take to bring more depth to an already- good relationship?How can touchy feedback get delivered without disrupting the relationship?How does entitlement show up, and what’s the best way to address it?John and Nick Engels, a father-son team, will open an unfiltered conversation about the assumptions and blind spots that erode trust between generations—and the attitudes and commitments that build it. Through personal candor and hard-earned insight, we’ll explore how generational divides impact culture, succession, communication dynamics and authority.Join 200+ leaders and their teams for a full-day immersion featuring powerful stories, relationship insights, and direct-response coaching.Whether you are mentoring the next wave, or inheriting a mantle of influence, this retreat invites leaders and parents to disrupt default patterns, broaden perspective, learn new skills, and lead wisely and collaboratively across generational lines. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d7d5b740-8bbe-11f0-9c5f-cd27b3802ea0-rimg-w1200-h626-dcffffff-gmir.jpg John EngelsFounding Partner, Leadership Coaching, Inc.John Engels launched Leadership Coaching, Inc. (LCI) in 1996 with a clear mission: to help leaders strengthen families, fortify family enterprises, and shape healthy leadership teams across every sector of society.Three decades later, LCI remains a trusted global resource for leadership rooted in self-awareness, self-responsibility, advanced relationship management skills, and actionable coaching strategies.John’s path to this work is as distinctive as his approach. Trained as a journalist and steeped for decades in Bowen Family Systems Theory through the Georgetown Family Center (now the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family), he has worked as a consultant, teacher, and confidant to family business owners and senior leaders throughout North America, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. His direct yet deeply perceptive style travels seamlessly across cultures.Today he mentors coaches, advises complex multigenerational enterprises, and contributes to the field’s thought leadership.John is a Fellow of Cornell University’s Smith Family Business Initiative, where he co-authored the eCornell Family Business Leadership Certificate Program. He also serves as an Advisor to the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and to ERG, a racial-awareness initiative in his hometown of Rochester, NY.Nicholas EngelsPartner, Leadership Coaching, Inc.Nicholas V. Engels is a founder, master facilitator, and leadership strategist who helps organizations achieve impact at scale through people at depth: principled candor, clear roles, and earned connection.For almost two decades, Nick has been a trusted guide to leaders in family enterprises, global nonprofits, professional firms, boards, and C-suites seeking to upgrade their relational operating system - where complex people challenges grow into routine opportunities for bottom line success.Each year, Nick leads Leadership Coaching, Inc.’s Advanced Leadership Course, an intensive, 10-month program on interpersonal mastery, maturity, and high-trust leadership, now in its 26th year. Having merged the firm he founded in 2016 into his family’s company, Leadership Coaching, Inc., Nick brings firsthand experience when advising clients on succession, ownership structure, accountability, and family legacy.Nick graduated from the National Outdoor Leadership School in Western Australia, holds degrees from Quinnipiac University and the University at Buffalo, and completed postgraduate training at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington, DC.He lives in upstate New York with his wife and son.Hotel Accomodations:A discounted block of hotel rooms will be available onsite at the hotel venue.125 E. Main StreetRochester NY, 14604Discounted nightly rate: $112.00 (+ taxes/fees)Applicable Dates: 01/05/26 - 01/07/26Rooms are booked directly via their . Under discounts, enter rate code: 95631. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d826e480-8bbe-11f0-99cd-752bf2e2ddba-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1c181a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/2026-annual-leaders-retreat/100001661426755149 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 275, max: 395, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rochester - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Hyatt Regency Rochester - **lat**: 43.1564621 - **long**: -77.60823409999999 - **full address**: Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 East Main Street, Rochester, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Annual Leaders Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ab7fc891a7cd35caee0907b860b5c5a840764417e47d53a2fbe3aeff72d7d32a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc050504-gmir.jpg?v=1757231247 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Annual Leaders Retreat being held? - **A:** 2026 Annual Leaders Retreat takes place on Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am to Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 East Main Street, Rochester, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 Annual Leaders Retreat? - **A:** Ticket prices for 2026 Annual Leaders Retreat range from USD 275 to USD 395 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySingle AdmissionUSD 395AvailableGroup Admission - 3+ from same organizationUSD 345AvailableNon-Profit AdmissionUSD 275Available - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Annual Leaders Retreat? - **A:** 2026 Annual Leaders Retreat is organized by Leadership Coaching, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Annual Leaders Retreat is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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