Strengthening Your Skills

In today's competitive talent landscape, prospective employees seek meaning and purpose in their work. Simply having a mission statement and core values is not enough to attract and retain high-performing job seekers. This combined workshop, "The Power of Values-Based Leadership and EQ Mastery," explores how integrating values and emotional intelligence can drive your organizational culture and enhance leadership impact.

Your Learning Starts Here

Register by June 1st.

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Membership Savings

Members are eligible to use their discount benefits for the course. Contact Membership to obtain your discount code before enrolling.

Supporting Funds

Funding support may be available. Reach out to [email protected] to learn about eligibility and restrictions.

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Meet Your Facilitator

President of Holt Development Services, Inc., Guy Clumpner

Guy Clumpner is president of Holt Development Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Holt CAT, the largest U.S. Caterpillar dealer. Clumpner’s 42-year career at Holt includes over three decades of executive leadership in HR, safety, training, organizational and leadership development, and continuous improvement. Clumpner has been instrumental in the creation and evolution of Holt’s unique "Values Based Leadership™” (VBL) model, launched in 1988. Notable clients include the San Antonio Spurs, Bank of San Antonio, Sacramento Kings, UTSA, and others. Since 2015, Clumpner & Holt Development Services, Inc. have partnered with the Area Foundation to offer HOLT Values Based Leadership Fellows training, which has been attended by over 130 leaders in the San Antonio non-profit community.

Course Overview

Learn who should attend, the skills you'll gain, and key details about the program experience.

Who Should Attend

  • Open to staff members at all levels and suitable for new learners and those who may want to revisit previous learning. 

Course Focus

  • Participants will learn the distinction between merely displaying values and actively integrating values-based leadership to motivate and align their organization. Additionally, the workshop will cover the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership, emphasizing that effective leadership is not solely about IQ but about combining skills with self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

Course Details

  • Participants will complete an Emotional Intelligence Assessment and pre-reading assignment before the session.
  • This class will be held Thursday, June 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Area Foundation.
  • Light refreshments, including coffee and snacks, will be offered during class. 

Don't Miss Out!

Registration ends on June 1st.

Frequently Asked Questions

If a workshop or class is unexpectedly cancelled or postponed by the Area Foundation, a refund or credit toward another workshop or class will be issued.

Substitutions are permitted for individual workshops and classes with advance notice to [email protected]. 

Cohort program classes are non-transferable and may only be attended by the registered participant. If you are unsure whether your registration is eligible for substitution, please contact our team.

If you are unable to attend and would like a refund, please contact the Learning and Development team at [email protected]. 

Individual classes: Refunds are subject to a $15 administrative fee and are not available within 72 hours of the course start time. 

Cohort programs: Refunds are subject to a 5% administrative fee and are not available within 72 hours of the program or series start time. 

Our office is conveniently located near Highway 281 and Jones Maltsberger Road. Additional directions and arrival details will be provided in your course confirmation email.

Ample free parking is available across the street in the large parking lot marked with the Area Foundation sign. ADA-accessible parking spaces are also available in the parking garage attached to the building.

We are committed to providing an accessible learning experience. Please contact the Learning and Development team at [email protected] as early as possible to discuss accommodation needs.