University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Course Description

You’re expected to be decisive and open, firm and flexible, supportive and demanding - but no one explains how to be both. Most leaders respond by swinging between the two sides or leaning harder into what they already do best. Either way, the tension remains, but you will learn how to recognize your own pattern under pressure and turn both sides of the tension into a source of energy instead of a drain. 

In this course, instructor Michele Jennae will help you identify your own leadership pattern: the side you naturally lean on, what your overused habits may be signaling, and the next move they point to. Whether you’re new to supervising or have led for years, you’ll practice with real workplace situations and learn how to lead through tension instead of working around it.

Class Details

Date: January 27, 2027
Time: 8 AM - Noon
Length: 4-hour workshop
Location: UACCB Independence Hall, 102

About the instructor

Michele Jennae is a coach, speaker, author, and founder of EDGx365 (Every Day Genius). She helps adults set meaningful goals that align with who they are, and navigage the creative tensions that arise when life pulls us toward two good things at once. With a background in human resources, career services, and management - along with experience in the creative arts and depth psychology, Michele Jennae brings a unique blend of insight, practicality, warmth, and playfulness to every class. Her approach encourages participants to explore what matters most, discover their strengths, and turn ideas into purposeful action.

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.