Our Southeast SD SHRM Spring Conference is proud to host Lora Hayes, founder and CEO of Wing Woman Solutions. Lora is a leadership strategist who helps organizations turn complexity into clarity and alignment. With nearly two decades of experience in talent management and organizational development, she supports leaders and teams from frontline operations to the C-suite. Known for bringing people together around shared goals, Lora builds leadership capacity, strengthens team dynamics, and helps organizations perform with both effectiveness and humanity.
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader is a practical, interactive session that helps leaders strengthen self-awareness, regulate emotions under pressure, and lead with empathy and clarity. Participants explore emotional triggers, practice proven regulation techniques, and build skills for stronger communication and trust. Through guided reflection and real-world application, leaders leave with a personalized Emotional Intelligence Growth Plan to support more resilient, connected, and effective leadership.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Recognize personal emotional triggers and responses that affect leadership effectiveness
Apply strategies to manage emotions and lead with clarity under pressure
Strengthen empathy and communication skills to build trust and connection.
Details:
Location: Mount Marty Board Room
Address: 1105 W 8th Street Yankton, SD
Date: 03-1-26
Time: Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Speaker 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Cost: SESD Members - Free & Guest $50
Registration Link:
https://sesdshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=38&ts=1770075871
