September Breakfast Meeting (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ownership, Accountability, and Purpose:

Building a Culture of Professional Responsibility and Results

HR and Benefits professionals in Life and Health Insurance operate in environments where accuracy, responsiveness, trust, and follow-through directly affect clients, colleagues, and organizational outcomes. In fast-moving workplaces, competing priorities, unclear ownership, and communication breakdowns can create inefficiencies, increase risk, and reduce service quality.

This session explores practical approaches to strengthening personal ownership, accountability, and purpose in professional practice. Participants will examine how accountability influences decision-making, client service, communication, and team effectiveness. Through real-world scenarios and guided application exercises, attendees will identify strategies for clarifying responsibilities, improving follow through, aligning daily activities with organizational goals, and creating a culture of consistent progress and professional excellence.

Participants will leave with practical tools that can be applied immediately to improve workplace performance, strengthen collaboration, and enhance service delivery.

EMILY LEHNING helps organizations navigate complex challenges by facilitating clear, actionable alignment through thoughtful questioning, active listening, and structured yet flexible processes. Through Roots & Legacies Consulting she strengthens strategy, communication, and leadership—designing workshops, keynotes, and coaching that translate trends into practical steps and build immediate skills. With a PhD in higher education and certifications in Working Genius and Gallup Strengths, she emphasizes strengths-based development so teams and leaders gain confidence, clarity, and shared ownership for steady progress.

This presentation has been approved for one hour of insurance CE credit in Kansas and Missouri and one hour of SHRM credit.

Must be a 2026 member to receive CE credits.

• There is a 48 hour cancellation policy. •

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September Breakfast Meeting (16 Sep 2026)