Leadercast is an all-day, live rebroadcast, educational experience that brings the insight and expertise of world-renowned leaders right here to the Cedar Valley. This one-day leadership event, with more than 100,000 attendees worldwide annually, attracts more than 200 Cedar Valley business and community leaders. For more than 20 years, Leadercast has been a trusted resource for over 1 million people. Leadercast is dedicated to building leaders by providing solutions, events, and resources for individuals, teams, organizations, and corporations across all industries. Whether you need tools to lead yourself, your team, or your company, Leadercast will guide you on the journey to being a leader worth following.
The 2025 theme is: Legacy of Impact. What legacy will your leaders leave behind? This year's event brings together global thought leaders to challenge, inspire, and equip your team with practical tools for creating lasting impact.
2025 Speakers:
- Jesse Cole The Savannah Bananas Owner, Fans First Entertainment Founder
- Dominque Dawes Olympic Gold Medalist, Atlanta Falcons Limited Partner, Gym Owner
- Andy Stanley Best Selling Author, Communicator & Founder of North Point Ministries
- Hal Elrod Survivor, Best-selling Author
- Bob Kendrick President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
- Jon Gordon Best-selling Author, Leadership Consultant
- Bobbi Doorenbos Retired General, and Elite Fighter Pilot
- Christian Boucousis CEO, Elite Fighter Pilot
- Taliyah Brooks 2024 Olympian, Leadercast Host
Lunch Keynote:
- Dr. Melissa Reade Leader Valley, Executive Director
To gain traction in our professional role, we must become very clear on our desired outcomes and impact. In this hands-on, engaging mini session, we will explore the many facets of your professional role, consider the legacy you want to leave within each of those facets, and what actions you can take to bring that bold vision to life!


Date and Time
Wednesday May 21, 2025
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Agenda
7:30 REGISTRATION
8:00 WELCOME
SESSION 1
Andy Stanley
Dominique Dawes
BREAK
SESSION 2
Jessi Cole
Afterburner Pilots
Lunch Keynote: Dr. Melissa Reade LIVE
12:10 LUNCH
1:00 SESSION 3
Local Panel Discussion
Hal Elrod
BREAK
SESSION 4
Bob Kendrick
Jon Gordon
WRAP-UP
4:00 NETWORKING HOUR
Location
Diamond Event Center
5307 Caraway Ln.
Cedar Falls, IA
Fees/Admission
Ticket Pricing: $140 Grow Cedar Valley Investor Regular Pricing $650 Table of 6 available for Grow Cedar Valley investors only
$175 Non-Investor Pricing
Registration deadline: Wed, May 7.
Photo and Video Release: Staff and contractors of the Grow Cedar Valley often take photographs and shoots video during events. The photos and videos may be used on social media, in brochures, publications, and on our website.
Contact Information
Erin Langenberg - Director of Events & Sponsorships
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