From Reaction to Curiosity: The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything

From Reaction to Curiosity:
The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything

April 14, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT

Memphis Fire Headquarters

2670 Avery Ave, Memphis, 38112

Members: $15 / Guests: $20
Registration includes lunch and networking

What if the greatest shift in your leadership wasn’t what you say, but how you respond? Most leadership challenges aren’t about our lack of knowledge. They’re more about how our words, reactions, and assumptions impact others. When leaders feel pressure or frustration, they often default to:

• making assumptions
• jumping to conclusions
• assigning intent without understanding
• reacting instead of asking

Through an interactive session, we will learn how:

• Your reactions and responses shape how people experience you
• To replace assumptions with meaningful questions
• To create trust and psychological safety
• To have conversations where people feel respected, not judged
• To create a culture where people feel heard and valued

The moment a leader chooses curiosity over reaction is the moment leadership begins to transform.

Presenter: Jana Cardona
Designed 4 Success

Jana is a Personal and Professional Development Coach with certifications from the International Coaching Federation, Gallup CliftonStrengths, Working Genius, and Emotional Intelligence. She is the author of The Leadership Mirror, Becoming the Person People Love to Work For and With. 

She also builds & facilitates two Mastermind groups:

• All leaders and emerging leaders who desire to become the leader people love to work for and work with.
• Christ-centered business leaders who meet monthly to offer support, accountability, and different perspectives as they dive deeper into their businesses together.