• Meeting Dates

    The course includes 7 live online sessions spread over 5 months. Sessions will be held on 10/26, 11/9, 12/7, 1/11, 2/1, 3/1 and 3/22.

  • Meeting Times

    All online sessions will begin at 5:00pm pacific time and last for one-hour except for the first and final sessions which will last 90-minutes.

  • Recognition

    Participants who attend the first and final session, AND at least four of the other five sessions will be eligible to claim a Sertifier validated digital certificate.

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At some point, nearly every capable leader hits a ceiling — not for lack of intelligence or effort, but for lack of clarity and alignment. The ones who rise beyond it don’t work harder. They learn to stop:

  • Operating from unexamined assumptions

  • Confusing busyness with impact

  • Absorbing work that should no longer be theirs

  • Tolerating ambiguity around roles, priorities, and expectations

  • Relying on systems that fail to reinforce accountability

The STAR Framework

Effective leadership is not random. It is structural.

The STAR Framework identifies four capacities that determine whether effort translates into meaningful results:

Sight — The ability to see clearly: how your assumptions, mental shortcuts, and habits are shaping outcomes.

Tenacity — The discipline to align your effort with what truly matters so energy becomes focused and sustainable.

Ability — The capacity to show up fully, choose your response deliberately, and follow through reliably.

Results — The design of goals, roles, and accountability so performance becomes systemic rather than dependent on constant correction.

These are not traits.
They are not personality types.
They are capacities that can be strengthened.

Four capacities.
One integrated leadership operating system.

What You’ll Be Able to Do

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

  • Distinguish meaningful impact from mere activity

  • Recognize and interrupt limiting thinking patterns

  • Align personal strengths and values with professional responsibilities

  • Lead at the appropriate level instead of absorbing unnecessary execution

  • Build team clarity around goals, roles, resources, and rules

  • Strengthen accountability without increasing friction

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Investment

Full Program Tuition: $498

Enrollment is limited to 12 participants per cohort. Tuition includes all course materials, live sessions, and one year of video access.
Secure Your Seat

Five Units. One Integrated Leadership Framework.

Each unit builds on the one before it — moving from clarity of thought to disciplined action to measurable results through others.

    1. Course Calendar - For instructions on how to SUBSCRIBE to this calendar, visit: https://bit.ly/ptcb-sp26-cal-inst

    2. Course Workbook

    1. The course will kick-off with a 90-minute welcome and orientation session where the 10-12 participants will get to know one another and become familiar with the course structure, format and LMS.

    1. Acknowledgements & Disclosures

    1. Before delving into the arms of the Star Framework, it's important to cover the central concepts of Conscious Choice, Self-Awareness, and Self-Worth.

    2. Video 1.1 - Conscious Choice: The Power of Saying Yes and No

    3. Video 1.2 - Self-Awareness: Seeing Yourself to Lead Yourself

    4. Video 1.3 - Self-Worth: The Core of Authentic Leadership

    5. Unit 1 Online Discussion: During this live, online session, participants will share personal reflections for how they're applying the course content in their lives.

    1. This unit will cover the three different types of sight leaders must have, describe the natural human tendencies that often create dangerous “blind spots”, and provide practical tools to help leaders address them.

    2. Video 2.1: Far-Sight

    3. Video 2.2: Near-Sight

    4. Video 2.3: In-Sight

    5. Unit 2 Online Discussion: During this live, online session, participants will share personal reflections for how they're applying the course content in their lives.

    1. Leadership is fraught with inevitable challenges and set-backs. In this unit, we’ll introduce participants to the "Leader's Compass" which helps leaders develop perseverance and passion for long-term goals.

    2. Video 3.1: Grit and Leader's Compass Part 1 - Interests and Values

    3. Video 3.2: Leader's Compass Part 1 - Strengths and Needs

    4. Video 3.3: Tenacity in Action

    5. Unit 3 Online Discussion: During this live, online session, participants will share personal reflections for how they're applying the course content in their lives.

About this course

  • 15 short, focused video lessons with structured reflection and application prompts
  • 7 live online sessions — five 60-minute small-group discussions and two 90-minute kickoff and wrap-up sessions
  • 4-5 month structured progression

Praise from Past Participants

Great program for busy professionals!

Traci Thompson, PharmD, BCPS

I have always wanted to participate in one of PLEI’s leadership courses, but never had the opportunity. This one was perfect for my busy life. The course allows self-paced learning between each session. The one-on-one sharing is great to break down your barriers and really apply the information to your life. I highly recommend this course and can’t wait for another chance to participate!

A gift that keeps on giving!

Justin Griner, PharmD - Past Pres., TN Pharm Assn

Not your typical leadership course…a source of useful insights and techniques that actually help in the day to day struggle!

Life changing!

Jenny L. Doughty

I think this course offers great insight into leadership and thought provoking concepts. If you come with an open mind and are willing to be introspective and reflective on your actions and thoughts, this course can be life changing.

A Great Investment!

Ouita D. Gatton

It will change your life...and isn't your life worth an investment?

Got me to the next level!

Erica Mabry, PharmD

This course has helped me to take my professional and personal leadership to the next level; I was able to learn more about myself through this course and connect with others who have mentored me into becoming a better leader.

An excellent opportunity for all levels of leaders!

Jenny Tilleman, PharmD

This Leadership course has helped me to reflect on my past and present leadership styles. I have found that there are important boundaries and relationships that need to be developed to be an effective leader. This course helps to explore those concepts and gives you practice too. it is an excellent opportunity for people at all levels of their leadership development.

More Please!

Andrea Bourque

Thank you for a truly fulfilling experience. Can't wait for you all to develop the next course! I want more!

Fun and Informative

Robbie Monahan, PharmD

This course was very insightful. I also really appreciated the relationships that I developed in this group. It wasn't corny like I expected - many leadership sessions are - it was really meaningful and impactful, and I recommend it to my colleagues.

Great Class!

Jerry Follow up, PharmD, ACC

Even though the base curriculum was established many years ago, the ongoing revisions and new wrinkles they add have helped me each time I review the material. I know how much it helped my leadership effectiveness as a leader, and I hope others will experience the same transformation!

Got me back on track!

Anonymous

The one thing that was most helpful to me was taking the time to assess my personal values, interests, strengths and needs - I seemed to have gotten off-course and taking on too much that really wasn't in line with my goals. Taking the time to reflect has helped me reprioritize and focus on the things that will help me achieve my goals

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why not just take a cheaper course — or enroll in a year-long academy?

    Because meaningful leadership change requires more than inspiration — and less than a year-long academic commitment. Low-cost online courses are convenient, but without structure and accountability, insight rarely turns into lasting change. Extended leadership academies can be powerful — but they require substantial time, institutional sponsorship, and multi-thousand-dollar investment. The STAR Framework was deliberately engineered as the intelligent middle ground. Over 4–5 months, in a cohort capped at 12 participants, you engage in short, focused learning followed by real-world application — reinforced by live small-group discussions that create accountability and momentum. It is not a workshop. It is not a content library. It is not an academic credentialing program. It is a structured progression designed to upgrade how you think, decide, act and lead — in the environment where you actually work. Rigorous enough to change behavior. Focused enough to finish. Designed for professionals who intend to apply what they learn.

  • What is required to earn the certificate?

    Participants must attend the kickoff and final sessions and at least four of the five unit discussions.

  • What if I miss a session?

    You may miss one of the five unit discussions and still complete the program successfully.

  • Are the live sessions recorded?

    No. To preserve confidentiality and psychological safety, live discussions are not recorded.

  • How long do I have access to the videos?

    Videos remain available for one year from your registration date.

  • Is this program specific to pharmacy?

    No. While many participants come from healthcare, the framework applies across industries.