LEADERSHIP U
APRIL 6, 13, 20 + 27 // 11:00AM-12:00PM
INDABA (2020 N MONROE ST, SPOKANE)
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Leadership U returns with a four week learning experience designed for business owners and managers who want to lead stronger teams, build smarter systems, and create businesses that run well behind the scenes.
Each week we will dive into the real foundations of sustainable leadership. Together we will explore strategic growth, human resources and team leadership, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and building practical systems that support day to day operations. The goal is not just inspiration, but implementation. You will walk away with ideas, tools, and frameworks you can immediately apply to your business.
Leadership U is designed for entrepreneurs and leaders who care about building businesses that are both successful and sustainable. Expect thoughtful conversations, practical insights, and the kind of learning that makes a real difference in how you lead, manage, and grow.
Course Syllabus
VES201: Strategic SystemsPROFESSOR SIERRA FROSTAD, OWNER OF FROSTAD STUDIO
Discover the systems your business actually needs to run smoothly, not just survive. You’ll walk away with clear, practical frameworks to streamline operations, save time, and create consistency as you grow.
VES203: Team HR EssentialsPROFESSOR ROBIN HAYNES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SIMBA
Get grounded in the HR essentials every business owner needs to confidently lead a team. From record keeping to wage and hour law, you’ll gain clarity on how to support your people while protecting your business.
VES205: Advanced Business PlanningPROFESSOR BRYNN SNYDER, CEO OF SLATE FLOSSER
Step into a more strategic role as a business owner with tools that help you think bigger and plan smarter. This session will guide you through systems for refining your vision, setting aligned goals, and making decisions that support long-term growth.
VES301: Elevate Your Customer ExperiencePROFESSOR CASSIE CLEARY, OWNER OF HONEST IN IVORY + DEARLY CONSIGNMENT BRIDAL
Learn how to create a customer experience that feels thoughtful, elevated, and impossible to forget. This session focuses on the small, intentional details that turn your clients into loyal advocates.
APRIL 6, 13, 20 + 27 // 11:00AM-12:00PMINDABA MONROE (2020 NORTH MONROE ST)Vested Leadership U is a multi-week leadership experience designed for business owners and the people helping them lead. Created for those ready to step into a more intentional, strategic role in their business, this series blends real-world insight with practical application to strengthen how you lead, operate, and grow.
Through a curated mix of expert-led sessions, guided exercises, and collaborative conversation, you’ll refine your leadership style, build stronger systems, and gain clarity on how to manage people, processes, and growth with confidence. Each participant engages in thoughtful coursework and leaves with tangible tools, frameworks, and next steps they can immediately implement.
This is where leadership stops feeling reactive and starts becoming something you lead on purpose.