Main Calendar
Alumni Exclusive Book Talk: Born to Serve by Eric Idehen
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Lead DSM alumni are invited to a conversation with Eric Idehen (GDMLI ’09) on leadership, purpose, and service, inspired by his book Born to Serve.
Exclusive Alumni Seating: 47th Annual Bucksbaum Distinguished Lectureship at Drake University
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy reserved floor seating for Lead DSM alumni donor members at a Drake University community event.
RESCHEDULED - Alumni Happy Hour with GDMLI Class of 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Connect with Lead DSM alumni and meet the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2026 at this relaxed evening gathering.
Alumni Member Exclusive: Afternoon with Clive Greenbelt Goats
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Lead DSM alumni for a unique outdoor experience exploring how the City of Clive’s Greenbelt goats turn sustainability, innovation, and community leadership into action.
2026 Leadership Workshop Series: Maximizing Leadership Capacity: Developing Transformational Skills for Both Emerging and Seasoned Leaders with Jon Sexton
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Leadership isn’t reserved for titles—this interactive session explores how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and transformational leadership drive real impact.
Alumni Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes "On With Life" Tour
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Lead DSM alumni for an immersive tour of On With Life, exploring innovative spaces and hearing firsthand how community-centered care supports recovery and connection.
2026 Leadership Workshop Series: Connect with Confidence: A Dale Carnegie Workshop on Essential Networking Tools with Carissa Rainey
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on better conversations, deeper listening, and building real connection across personalities.
Alumni Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes "WesleyLife Meals on Wheels" Tour
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Lead DSM alumni for a behind-the-scenes tour of Meals on Wheels, exploring how nutrition, volunteers, and innovation come together to support older adults in our community.
2026 Leadership Workshop Series: Looking Inward: How Self-Awareness Shapes Decisions with Heather Jones-Brown and Jawanza Evans
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
A fast, interactive workshop that helps leaders slow down their thinking, spot hidden bias, and make better decisions in real time.
Alumni Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes "Amazon" Tour
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Lead DSM alumni for a behind-the-scenes tour of Amazon, exploring leadership, logistics, and operations at scale.