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The Midwest Leadership Experience helps leadership teams slow down, align, and elevate how they lead - together.

For senior executives, this creates clarity, ownership, and consistency across your leadership culture. For the leaders attending, it provides a rare space to think strategically, communicate honestly, and reconnect to why they lead in the first place. This is not a conference. It is a structured leadership reset that strengthens how your team works, communicates, and makes decisions long after the experience ends.

 

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What Changes After the Experience

đŸ”„ Faster decisions & fewer repeated conversations through shared leadership language & aligned priorities. đŸ”„ Reduced cross-department friction as leaders understand how to communicate & operate together. đŸ”„ Greater ownership & accountability without increased executive oversight. đŸ”„ Stronger execution speed because teams leave clear, aligned, & focused.

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Most leadership teams don't struggle because they lack intelligence or effort.
They struggle because they never get time to think together.
 
Your leaders operate inside:
** nonstop meetings   ** reactive decisions  ** siloed priorities  ** constant urgency
So even strong leaders unintentionally:
** solve problems differently  ** communicate inconsistently  ** interpret strategy differently  ** pull the organization in multiple directions

 

You don’t have a people problem.
You have a shared-thinking problem.

From the Executive Seat: 

You repeat yourself more than you should have to. 
Projects move slower than expected. Alignment meetings create temporary clarity that fades within weeks. And you carry the quiet concern:
"If our leaders aren't aligned, our growth will stall."

From the Leaders Attending: 

They are capable - but tired.
They move from meeting to meeting without space to process.
They handle problems all day but rarely think long-term. They want to lead well but feel constantly behind. So they default to urgency instead of leadership.

No one is failing. 
But the system keeps everyone reacting
instead of leading.

This isn't a Training issue...

After working with organizations for years, I noticed something:
Teams didn’t need more training.

They needed shared thinking time.

When leaders step out of daily pressure and into a structured environment designed for reflection, discussion, and behavioral awareness - alignment accelerates.

The biggest breakthroughs never happened during lectures.

They happened in conversation.

The Midwest Leadership Experience is designed to intentionally create those conversations — and guide you productively.

From Reflection to Renewal

At the Midwest Leadership Experience, leadership growth begins with slowing down. Each day is designed to help you reconnect with yourself, your purpose, and your team—so you can return to work with clarity, confidence, and renewed energy.

Centering

Find Your Balance
Day 1: We begin with movement—starting from your core. A fitness session and outdoor activities (weather permitting—even paddleboarding!) will ground you physically while quietly preparing you for deeper insight. In the evening, we’ll shift that awareness inward, exploring how physical balance mirrors the challenge of staying centered as a leader. You'll begin drawing connections between core strength and leading from your values.

Curiosity

Lead with Questions
Day 2 invites you to explore how asking the right questions—of yourself and others—can shift your leadership. Whether you're watching the sunrise, playing pickleball, or tackling a local scavenger hunt, you'll experience how curiosity builds trust, encourages growth, and invites collaboration. Through play and reflection, you'll begin to see how leading with questions is more powerful than leading with control.

Creativity

Unplug to Discover
Day 3 invites you to disconnect from constant interruptions and reconnect with your most powerful leadership asset: your creative mind. In a tech-free environment, we’ll engage in hands-on activities that activate the right side of your brain—where problem-solving, vision, and innovation begin. You’ll learn how anxiety blocks creativity and how intentional space invites clarity. Great leaders don’t just manage tasks—they imagine what’s possible.

Slow Down to Speed Up

At the Midwest Leadership Experience, we guide your team through a 2.5-day, 3-night journey to reset how you lead — and how you live.

Set in the peaceful beauty of Central Wisconsin, you’ll stay at a curated Airbnb cabin where you’ll disconnect from technology and reconnect with purpose.

This is more than a retreat — it's a reawakening.

You’ll be hosted by me, Kathie Rotz, and my team — your guides for an unforgettable experience of nature, movement, mindful leadership, reflection, and growth.

The Real Return on Investment (ROI)

What does an organization actually gain from stepping away for three days?

The Midwest Leadership Experience creates measurable organizational alignment -
and the individual leadership clarity that makes it sustainable.

Organizational Outcomes
What Improves Back at Work

Your leadership team returns operating differently — not just feeling differently.

🌿 Clearer Priorities Across Departments
Leaders gain shared understanding of what matters most, reducing competing initiatives and constant re-prioritization.

⚡ Faster Decision-Making
A common leadership language eliminates repeated conversations and speeds up execution.

đŸ€ Reduced Friction Between Leaders
Behavioral awareness replaces assumptions, improving collaboration and trust across functions.

📈 Greater Accountability & Ownership
Leaders leave with aligned expectations, and follow-through improves naturally.

🧭 Stronger Culture Consistency
Teams begin leading people the same way - not ten different ways.

🚀 Greater Execution Speed
Projects move forward with less confusion, less escalation, and fewer bottlenecks.

Leader Outcomes
What Changes Inside Each Leader

Each leader experiences the internal shift required to sustain those results.

🌿 Clarity — Know What Truly Matters
Through guided reflection and structured conversations, leaders identify what is essential for their role and team.
đŸ”„ They leave with a personal leadership action plan aligned to real impact.

đŸ’Ș Confidence — Reclaim Leadership Presence
Through challenge, discussion, and feedback, leaders quiet self-doubt and strengthen decision ownership.
đŸ”„ They leave prepared to lead conversations instead of avoiding them.

🔄 Resilience — Build Habits That Last
By stepping out of urgency, leaders learn routines that protect focus and energy.
đŸ”„ They leave with simple practices that prevent burnout and reactive leadership.

💡 Inspiration — Spark New Thinking
Space away from daily pressure unlocks creative problem-solving and fresh perspective.
đŸ”„ They return with renewed motivation and new ideas for their teams.

🌟 Purpose — Reconnect With Why They Lead
Reflection reconnects leaders to meaning beyond tasks and deadlines.
đŸ”„ They return engaged, intentional, and invested in the organization’s future.

đŸ€ Trust & Shared Language
Leaders understand each other’s communication styles and expectations.
đŸ”„ They work together with less tension and more clarity.

This is not inspiration that fades Monday morning.
It’s alignment that changes how work happens.

Is This for Your Team?

The Midwest Leadership Experience is designed for corporate leadership teams — executives, managers, and team leads who are ready to:

  • Model wellness and sustainability

  • Strengthen team connection

  • Think creatively and lead with intention

  • Stop burnout before it begins

Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this Experience gives you tools to grow yourself — and your influence.

Location & Accommodations

Where will we be in Wisconsin?

You will be in central Wisconsin, one hour from Dane County (Madison) Regional Airport, 30 minutes from Wisconsin Dells. Even more specific, you'll be near Mauston, New Lisbon and Necedah.

What will our accommodations look like?

Something similar to this.

You'll stay in an Airbnb cabin near Castle Rock Lake.

What’s the setting like?

Expect peaceful woods, water views, and active time outdoors. You’ll be in the sun, around bugs, and likely break a sweat—pack shoes, sunscreen, and a hat. We’ll provide the bug spray!

Meet Your Guides

John & Kathie Rotz are your guides for the Midwest Leadership Experience. We created MLE from our own journey of learning to lead with clarity, calm, and purpose - especially in a world that rarely slows down.

We believe that when we step away from the noise, we step into success.

At MLE, we’ll walk alongside you as you recharge, refocus, and return to your work - and your life - with stronger, renewed energy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I'm sure you will have many more questions than what is listed below. Please schedule your Discovery Call to learn more! 866-72-THINK

MLE is designed for emerging to executive-level leaders who want to enhance their clarity, confidence, and well-being to lead more intentionally. It's perfect for individuals and leadership teams seeking personal renewal, connection, and professional growth.

The ideal team size for the Midwest Leadership Experience is 2 to 10 participants. This intimate group setting allows for deeper connection, personalized attention, and meaningful conversations. It ensures everyone has space to reflect, contribute, and grow—both individually and as a team. Whether you're bringing a pair of emerging leaders or a full leadership team, we’ll create a powerful, shared experience that leaves a lasting impact.

MLE combines leadership development, wellness practices, and nature immersion. We intentionally disconnect from technology, reduce stress through mindfulness, and focus on how leaders function mentally, emotionally, and physically. It’s not just professional development—it’s a full-body, full-mind reset.

Yes. And you’ll be surprised how much you’ll love it. For 3 days, we challenge you to disconnect completely from technology—no phone calls, texts, emails, or internet. This rare opportunity helps you gain clarity, creativity, and mental freedom in ways you may not expect.

Before the Experience begins, you will be given Kathie's contact information to share with your family and team members back home in case of any emergency.

Absolutely. While we’ll spend time in nature, the goal is reconnection—not roughing it. Our activities are designed to be accessible, calming, and restorative for everyone, regardless of experience level.

Once registered, you’ll receive a detailed packing list. Essentials include:

  • Comfortable clothing for movement and weather changes

  • A variety of shoes - hiking, workout, comfy

  • Camp/Lawn chair

  • Open mind and a willingness to unplug

We stay in comfortable, clean lodging surrounded by nature. Think cozy, rustic cabin—not tents. You’ll have your own bed and shared or private bath, depending on the venue. All meals and supplies are included.

Yes! The Midwest Leadership Experience can be tailored to align with your team’s specific goals, challenges, and leadership dynamics. Whether your team needs to focus on communication, stress management, strategic thinking, or deepening trust, we’ll work with you to customize the content, pace, and activities. From the moment you register, we’ll collaborate to design an experience that’s both meaningful and impactful for your team.

Let us know what your team is navigating—we'll make sure the Experience meets you right where you are.

We are currently taking reservations for the 2026 season, from May through September. Call to reserve your team's week.  563-580-0231

We created the Midwest Leadership Experience because we’ve seen too many good leadership teams work incredibly hard -
but still feel disconnected.

Leaders rarely get permission to pause and think together.
When they do, everything accelerates.

This experience exists to create that moment intentionally.

It’s Time to Lead Differently

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