Leadership development
for supervisors and managers
Our cohort-based program equips emerging leaders with the confidence, skills, and support they need to lead effectively in today’s workspace.
executive summary
a unique and holistic approach to growing leaders
75-90% of leadership teams are either supervisors or managers
Unfortunately, we tend to allocate our resources and development efforts to higher-level leaders.
This specialized program boasts a small, close-knit cohort that meets weekly over the course of 10 months. It’s unlike any other leadership program that you’ll find online.
A HOLISTIC APPROACH
The 10-month program includes 1:1 high-touch executive coaching, real-time and 360 feedback, routine assessments, mentorship sessions, and more.
10 month program; this experience is designed to be comprehensive, introspective, and transformative
Small, close-knit cohort of 12-15 professionals with access to a community of their peers
Monthly 4-hr intensive Zoom sessions with executive coaching and break out groups
Certification
About Crucial Leaders
At Crucial Leaders, we don’t see leadership development as a quick event or a 3-day workshop. We see it as a journey of growth. Leadership takes time, practice, reflection, and support — and our Supervisor Leadership Development Program (SLDP) is designed with that philosophy at its core.
What makes SLDP unique?
Learning as a process, not an event. Our program runs over 10 months, with 9 immersive, 4-hour sessions that build knowledge and skills in a sustained, practical way.
Early access to advanced tools. While many organizations reserve 360 assessments for directors or executives, we provide 360s, TKI, and EQ-i 2.0 assessments to supervisors and managers early in their journey, helping them develop self-awareness and clarity from the start.
Personalized coaching. Each participant receives two one-on-one coaching sessions to turn insights into meaningful action.
Structured mentoring. We connect learners with mentors for accountability, guidance, and real-world application.
Ongoing peer learning. Monthly discussion board conversations keep participants engaged between sessions, creating a supportive learning community.
Why this matters
True leadership development happens when knowledge is paired with action, reflection, and accountability. The SLDP integrates all of these elements — training, assessments, coaching, mentoring, and peer dialogue — into one cohesive program. The result is a transformational experience that equips supervisors and managers to lead confidently, build trust, and drive engagement in your organization.
ABOUT STEVE
With over 25 years of experience and a doctorate in organizational leadership, I’ve learned one truth: leadership development is not an event, it’s a process. Quick workshops can’t prepare supervisors for the real demands of leadership. The cost of poor leadership is high — in engagement, in attrition, and in lost talent. That’s why I built the SLDP: a proven, long-term approach to growing leaders who last.
The SLDP
The Supervisory leadership development program (SLDP)
Level up your leadership skills through a comprehensive program designed for supervisors and managers, equipping you with essential tools for effective team management and mentoring.
The word "mentor" originates from ancient Greek mythology, specifically from Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, where Odysseus entrusted his son, Telemachus, to the care of his wise and trusted friend, Mentor.
This program is unlike any that you’ll find online. It’s a 10-month journey that will see your employees unlearning what doesn’t serve them, learning and shaping their leadership style, and transforming into a capable leaders through community, mentorship, and high-touch executive coaching.