In this three-day executive program, leaders learn proven frameworks and tools to build trust-based cultures, align teams around purpose and values, and sustain high performance through disciplined leadership and self-awareness.
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Format: In-person
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Dates: April 21–23, 2026
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Duration: 3 days
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Location: CAMLS
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Tuition: $3,295
High-performing teams are intentionally built through trust, clarity, disciplined leadership, and shared purpose. This program equips leaders with frameworks drawn from business, military, and sports leadership to strengthen foundations of trust, align team direction, and cultivate cultures of performance that endure.
Participants will deepen leadership awareness, strengthen team alignment, and build practical strategies to sustain high performance.
Key Takeaways
Participants will learn to:
- Build trust-based leadership foundations
- Clarify mission, vision, and values to align performance
- Strengthen leadership through awareness and understanding of others
- Convert alignment into measurable performance impact
- Build sustained cultures of confidence, curiosity, and cohesion
Who Should Attend
Roles:
Senior executives, directors, HR leaders, experienced managers, entrepreneurs
Industries:
Corporate, government, military, nonprofit, entrepreneurial environments
Situational readiness:
- Leading high-impact teams
- Driving cultural transformation
- Scaling organizations
- Managing complex team environments
Curriculum & Topics
Day 1 – Foundations: Building the Base
Trust • Authentic leadership • Accountability • Empathy • Adaptability
Day 2 – Direction: Setting the Course
Mission • Vision • Values • Alignment • Defining team “secret sauce”
Day 3 – Essential & Rewards Level: Sustaining High Performance
Self-awareness • Elite learning mindset • Empathy • Confidence • Continuous improvement
Program Facilitators
Ron Wuotila
Ron Wuotila is a leadership development expert with more than 30 years of experience
coaching and leading high-performance teams across collegiate, professional, and Olympic
sport. A former college coach and sports executive, he specializes in leadership assessment,
emotional intelligence, and organizational alignment, helping leaders translate elite
sport performance principles into business results. Ron currently works with Olympic,
Paralympic, NCAA, and professional organizations in North America and internationally.
David Snee
David Snee is a seasoned executive, educator, and former U.S. Navy Captain with extensive
experience leading large-scale organizational transformation across government and
industry. He most recently served as Managing Director for a $170M Navy modernization
program, leading a 200-person team focused on cloud migration, cybersecurity, and
enterprise data strategy. David now teaches with USF’s Muma College of Business Executive
Education, bringing deep expertise in strategy, operations, and leadership development.
Outcomes
Participants will leave with:
- A structured framework for high performance
- Tools to assess and improve team culture
- A personal leadership roadmap
- Strategies to build confidence and alignment
- An executive certificate
Program Format
This program is delivered in an immersive, interactive format designed to maximize engagement and peer learning. A detailed agenda will be shared with registered participants in advance.
Logistics
Detailed program information, including the agenda, parking instructions, and recommended hotel accommodations, will be provided to registered participants prior to the program start date.
All cancellation and substitution requests must be submitted in writing.
Cancellations
Cancellations received 14 days or more prior to the program start date will receive a full refund, minus a $250 administrative fee. Cancellations received within 14 days of the program start date are non-refundable.
Substitutions
Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the program start date at no additional cost. If pre-program assessments have already been completed, associated assessment fees are non-refundable.
Program Changes
The University of South Florida reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program. In the event of cancellation by the University, registered participants will receive a full refund.
Group Pricing & Custom Options
Discount Eligibility
USF alumni and active-duty military members and veterans are eligible for a 10% discount on all open-enrollment programs.
Please enter the appropriate discount code at checkout. Discounts are offered in good faith. Proof of eligibility may be requested prior to program start.
Discounts cannot be combined with other promotional offers.
USF Alumni
USF alumni receive 10% off open-enrollment programs with code USFALUMNI10.
Military & Veterans
Active-duty military members and veterans receive 10% off open-enrollment programs with code MILITARY10.