2026 John M. Ruh & Associates Culture-Based Leadership Educational Programs

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Friday Morning Conversations…
Featuring: “Blog of the Week” and Guest Hosts

The Power of Culture
Is Your ENTIRE Team Aligned with your 2026 Plan? Do you have a 2026 Plan?

As the new year ramps up, is your team and business set up for success in 2026? Is your Game Plan ready? Are you prepared to activate it?

If not, don’t worry! We can help!

“Culture, and only culture, provides a foundation on which to build a unique, empowering game plan for yourself, your team, and your company”.  John M. Ruh

  • What: A facilitated, engaged conversation with other leaders on three critical questions any leader needs to ask him/herself.
  • When: Via Zoom. February 12, 2026, at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central. 15 minutes after for networking and Q&A.
  • Format: Free Facilitated Zoom event
  • Facilitator: John M. Ruh
  • Host: Ray Silverstein
  • Special Guest: Mike Perich, CEO/Cultural Advisor
  • RSVP: Email, call John at 773-641-9631, or register online for this event.
  • Can’t Attend? Call John at 773-641-9631 for a private one-on-one conversation.

3 Offers:

  1. Q1 educational events – click on the red button above
  2. Private mini 30-minute event for you/your team
  3. One-month introductory offer partnering support
Three Culture Blogs Worth Reading 

To Be a Level 3 Leader, Learn to Bench Your Ego
If you want to become a conscious, competent (Level 3) leader, and we invite you to this private event for only 8 participants.

  • What: Discussion: What it takes to be a Level 3 or conscious competent leader
  • When: Zoom event on February 25th 12:30 – 1:30 pm Central plus 15 extra minutes for Q/A
  • Why: To learn/grow as a leader in a discussion group with other potential level 3 leaders
  • Sign up: Call Darlene at 773-775-6636 or email her at darlene@johnruh.com
  • Format: Facilitative interactive conversation format via Zoom

Agenda: 3 key questions

  1. What does it take to be a Level 3, conscious competent leader?
  2. What is Ego to you, and why must you bench it?
  3. What is Consciousness to you?

Interested? Need more details? Email or call John Ruh at 773-641-9631.


What Was Mike Ditka’s Vision for the Bears?

Mike DitkaWhat did Ben Johnson say to the team at halftime of the Green Bay game?

Do you know what Joel Barker, Guru of Vision, said about vision?

Join us on March 6th from 8:00-8:59 Central Time to discuss their concepts and the attached blogs.

Interested? Call 773-641-9631 or email John Ruh to sign up or for 1-1 discussion with him.


You’re Invited: Women’s Circle – Self-Care vs. Self-ish
For women only

Join us for a meaningful conversation in our first Women’s Circle through John M. Ruh & Associates, where we’ll explore the delicate balance between self-care and what can sometimes feel like selfishness.

We’ll explore questions like:

  1. How do you currently take care of yourself?
  2. What is your perspective on self-care vs. being selfish? How do you tell the difference?
  3. What would you like to commit to strengthening when it comes to your self-care?

Preparation: Please read the blog post below, “What is Your Bubble?”, before the session.
What is Your Bubble?

  • When: Tuesday, March 10th at 12 noon – 1:00 pm CT
  • Format: Zoom Meeting
  • Host: John M. Ruh & Associates
  • Investment: No charge – be our guest!
    Feel free to invite other women who might resonate with this conversation
  • Facilitator: Tracy Laverty
  • To sign up or for additional information: Email, register online, or call Debbie at 630-723-8540 to register for this event.

Please contact Tracy Laverty at 312-922-2259 or via email at tracy.e.laverty@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Additional support:

  1. Special gift for participants – one free DISC leadership profile.
  2. 1-1 assessment of your leadership. Read 3 Levels of Culture-Based Leadership to help grow your Leadership abilities.
  3. Can’t attend but interested? One time 1-1 with Tracy

Call John at 773-641-9631 or email him to access any of these 3 offers.

Request a one-time FREE 29-minute session for you/your team on any of the above topics. Call John at 773-641-9631 or email him.


Other leadership workshops are available.


Morrie Elstein at MorrieConnect.com

Morrie Elstein holds The President’s Luncheon on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. There are approximately 44 Presidents in attendance at each luncheon. People wishing for more information should contact Morrie Elstien at Morrie@MorrieConnect.com.

This is an exclusive, invitation-only Luncheon with each attendee vetted as to title.