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Dare to Lead

Based on the grounded theory research of Dr. Brené Brown, Dare to Lead™ is a highly engaging and interactive leadership workshop designed to deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. It focuses on the skills of courage and provides operationalized tools that can change how you lead and live.

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Program Information

Human Resources Services is pleased to bring this program to the McMaster community as a supplement to our award-winning internal leadership development programs. Dare to Lead™ is the ultimate playbook for developing brave leaders and courageous cultures. The program is centered on a collection of four courage skill sets and participants will spend time learning and practicing through brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with our whole hearts.

This four-part workshop is designed to teach the research-based skill sets of courage as the foundation to becoming a braver, more daring leader.

At the end of the program, you will be able to:

  • Embrace vulnerability by helping your team feel safe to take risks and by showing up courageously, even when you’re not sure how things will turn out.
  • Identify your core values and learn ways to live them by getting clear on what matters most to you and using those values to consistently guide your choices.
  • Build trust by practicing the seven BRAVING elements so your teams feel connected and supported.

Eligibility and Attendance

This program is available to and recommended for people leaders in the following employee groups that have access to a professional development allowance:

  • TMG
  • MUALA
  • Faculty

Program Fee: $850 (funded through professional development allowance)

For guidance on the use of professional development allowance, refer to the policies for your employee group below:

Credential:

Participants who successfully complete the program by participating in all 4 in-person sessions of the Dare to Lead™ program will receive a certificate of completion as well as a Dare to Lead™ Trained badge for their LinkedIn account.

Questions?  Contact ted@mcmaster.ca

Program Dates & Format

The next cohort of the program will run in June 2026. All 4 sessions are in person on the following dates: Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, and 23. Participants must attend all 4 sessions to receive certification.

Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Location will be on central campus and details will be shared in confirmation email.

 

Application Process

Complete the following steps:

  1. Please ensure support from your leader in advance of completing the online registration application form.
  2. A chartfield is required to complete the form.
  3. Complete the Online Registration Application.
  4. Completing the registration form does not guarantee placement in the program. Participants will receive final confirmation of participation by May 15th 2026.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Deb Garland, Program Manager, Organizational Learning & Development Strategies in HR Services at dgarland@mcmaster.ca