Slingshot25

10/13/2026

What feels like a clear decision to a leader can land very differently with the team.

When people don’t have the full picture, they fill in the gaps with their own story.

And that story usually shows up as one of these:
“I don’t get it.”
“I don’t like it.”
“I don’t like you.”

In this clip from our Don't Gamble with Your Culture webinar, Courtney Smock talks about what’s happening underneath those reactions and what leaders can do about it.

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10/12/2026

Still have 2026 budget on the table?

December 31 is closer than it looks. And unused development dollars have a way of disappearing.

Here’s what’s still possible before year-end:

→ A leadership workshop to close out the year strong
→ Executive coaching that starts now and carries into Q1
→ Change management support for the shifts coming in 2027

Here’s the best part. You can lock in the work with 2026 dollars now and schedule delivery into early 2027.

Your budget gets used. Your people get the support. Nobody scrambles in January.

Our calendar is filling fast. Send us a message and let’s find a time that works.

10/07/2026

Leadership doesn't happen in a textbook. It happens on a Tuesday afternoon when a team is tired, the plan just changed and everyone is looking at you.

That's where we like to work. And it's why this review from a client meant so much to our team.

We're grateful for every leader who trusts us with their growth. We know we're not the right fit for everyone. But if you've been wondering what working with us looks like, test us out.

slingshot25.com/contact-slingshot

10/06/2026

Can Jack see into the future?

In this episode of Jack Chat, Slingshot25's super-serious leadership expert, Jackie Pelland, predicts what many may be experiencing during times of change.

https://youtu.be/_QZZVgkYTcY

Want to work with Jack? Contact us to learn how you can bring Jackie's leadership lessons to your organization.

Slingshot25.com/contact-slingshot

Can Jack see into the future? In this episode of Jack Chat, Sling...

10/05/2026

HR professionals are carrying a lot right now.

You’re supporting your people through change, helping leaders lead well, navigating competing priorities, and often being asked to find the path forward when the path isn’t exactly clear.

We see you.

That’s one of the reasons we’re so excited to be at the Iowa SHRM Conference this year — Courtney Kirby Smock will be speaking and Slingshot25 will be exhibiting (booth 15).

Not just to talk about what we do, but to listen. To learn what you’re seeing, what you’re navigating, and what you wish you had more support with.

We’ll be sharing some of the work we’re doing at Slingshot25, but mostly, we’re looking forward to the conversations — the honest ones, the unexpected ones, and the ones that start with, “You know what we’re really struggling with?”

If you’ll be at Iowa SHRM, come find us at BOOTH 15. We’d love to connect.

09/29/2026

We all think we're the hero of our own story...so what happens when the story is transformational change and nobody's writing a coherent plot?

In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership experts Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock talk about why leaders shouldn't internalize the chaos of a messy integration, how to "give it back to the system" instead of carrying it alone, and why senior leaders need to go see the reality of their organization instead of trusting information that's been bubble-wrapped on its way to the top.

Want more? Drop us a line at Slingshot25.com/contact-slingshot.

09/25/2026

When things are uncertain, it's time for leadership to step in. Learn more in this article.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/uncertainty-isnt-employee-problem-slingshot25-4lxac

09/22/2026

When you encounter a performance issue, where do you look first?

In this episode of Jack Chat, super-serious leadership expert Jackie Pelland talks about why 75% of performance issues come down to the workplace environment, not people, and how to start spotting the gaps.

Want more Jack? Contact us to learn how you can bring Jackie to your organization at Slingshot25.com/contact-slingshot.

09/21/2026

**Attention Iowa Bankers Association Annual Conference attendees**

Courtney Kirby Smock will be at the Coaching Cafe today and tomorrow. This is your chance to coach with her for free.

Stop by and say hi!!