Management Excellence™
Equip Your Managers to Lead With Confidence.
Not Trial and Error
Because retention, engagement, and promotability all hinge on one thing:
the quality of your managers.
Fall 2025 Open Cohort | October 24 – December 12
Seats are limited. Secure your spot today.
Our Trusted Partners
Leaders from these companies have trained with Russo Leadership, building skills in clarity, presence, and team performance.
Managers are the #1 driver of retention, engagement, and performance.
But most first-time managers are thrown into the role without structured training.
The result?
Inconsistent feedback → employee relations cases.
Weak delegation → burnout and turnover.
Poor development → stalled promotability and costly external hires.
Management Excellence™ fixes that. In just 6 weeks, managers gain the core systems and confidence to lead effectively.
What You Gain
For Your Organization
Proven Framework
Managers follow a clear, repeatable framework they can apply immediately.
Manager Mastery
Managers who know how to set expectations, run effective 1:1s, and hold people accountable, without over-relying on HR.
Retention & Pipeline
Improved retention, reduced employee relations cases, and a pipeline of promotable leaders.
For Your Managers
Consistent Management
Practices
Managers understand their natural style and blind spots, using DiSC® to lead with shared language and consistency across the organization.
Effective Communication
& Feedback
Managers deliver feedback that builds trust and addresses performance early — reducing escalations to HR.
Delegation That
Builds Capacity
Managers direct, coach, support, and delegate in ways that empower employees, increase productivity, and prevent burnout.
Motivation &
Retention Skills
Managers learn how to spot disengagement early, tap into motivators, and prevent costly turnover.
Talent Development
Mindset
Managers hold growth conversations, give stretch assignments, and create a reliable pipeline of promotable leaders.
Cross-Functional
Influence
Managers manage up and across effectively, advocating for priorities and building trust without unnecessary escalation.
How it works?
Weekly Live Sessions
Six live, interactive training sessions (plus a Conflict Capstone) where managers practice real scenarios, get feedback, and apply tools immediately.
On-Demand Replays + Additional Learning
Every session is recorded and available inside the LEAD Academy portal, along with pre-reads, video lessons, transcripts, action plans, and knowledge checks.
Everything DiSC® Management Integration
Each manager completes the DiSC® Management assessment and gets access to Catalyst™ — a digital platform that reinforces learning and allows them to explore their style and their team’s styles anytime.
Plug-and-Play Action Plans
Managers leave every module with simple, practical templates and playbooks they can put into action right away — no guesswork required.
When your managers join Management Excellence™, they don’t just get a training, they get a system that supports them for the long haul.
The Learning Modules
Led by a certified DiSC facilitator.
Module 1: Your Management Style (DiSC®)
Every manager brings default tendencies — strengths, blind spots, and habits. Left unchecked, these create inconsistent team experiences.
👉 In this session, managers discover their DiSC® Management style, learn how it impacts their team, and practice flexing intentionally.
✅ Outcome: Managers lead with self-awareness and consistency, instead of relying on guesswork or habit.
Module 2: Communication & Feedback
Performance breaks down when managers avoid hard conversations or deliver feedback poorly.
👉 This session provides proven frameworks (SBI, coaching feedback) and live practice for feedback conversations.
✅ Outcome: Issues get addressed early, trust builds, and HR escalations decrease.
Module 3: Directing & Delegating
Many managers bounce between micromanaging and being too hands-off.
👉 Here they learn to match their approach (direct, coach, support, delegate) to employee readiness and set clear expectations.
✅ Outcome: Teams grow capacity and managers free themselves from the weeds — without burning out.
Module 4: Motivation & Retention
Retention is won or lost at the manager level. Quiet disengagement often goes unnoticed until it’s too late.
👉 This session equips managers to recognize motivators and early disengagement signals, then tie those insights to goals and development.
✅ Outcome: Stronger morale, fewer quiet quitters, and reduced turnover.
Module 5: Developing Talent
Organizations stall when managers only assign tasks instead of building talent.
👉 In this module, managers learn how to hold growth conversations, use stretch assignments, and give feedback that builds capability.
✅ Outcome: A reliable pipeline of promotable leaders, ready for the next level.
Module 6: Managing Up & Across
Managers don’t just lead down, they must influence peers and senior leaders. Without skill, they escalate instead of aligning.
👉 This session teaches managers how to adapt their style to influence up and across, advocate for priorities, and build trust.
✅ Outcome: Managers create alignment, reduce swirl, and earn credibility across the org.
Capstone: Conflict Management (3-Hour Masterclass)
Unresolved conflict drains teams and escalates quickly.
👉 This live capstone dives into the DiSC® Productive Conflict model, helping managers spot destructive patterns, reframe responses, and practice scenarios.
✅ Outcome: Managers resolve tension early and credibly, turning conflict into collaboration.
Built-in Reinforcements
Bonus #1: Alumni Network Access
Ongoing Practice & Accountability
Leadership doesn’t stick after one program — it sticks with practice.
What you'll get:
12 live monthly sessions in 2026 with peers across industries.
Access to a community of 200+ leaders for networking and peer learning.
Weekly email prompts to reinforce skills between sessions.
Full replay library if you miss a session.
This isn’t just training — it’s your practice field for real-time leadership challenges.
Bonus #2: Access to LEAD Academy Learning Portal
Anytime, Anywhere Learning
Managers don’t just get live sessions, they get a complete learning hub.
What you'll get:
Pre-reads and video lessons to prep for each module.
Replays of every live session in case they miss one.
Transcripts, action plans, and knowledge checks for retention.
Certificate of completion to mark their achievement.
It’s like having a leadership library in your pocket — forever.
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What Others Are Saying
“Nayli’s encouragement and constructive feedback pushed me to step outside my comfort zone, building my confidence and resilience as a leader. She helped me create an impactful leadership model I still use today.”
Andy Giambroni
– Director, CRM & Consumer Strategy
“This experience made me more intentional with my time and more aware of how I lead. Nayli pushed me to get comfortable being uncomfortable—because that’s where real growth happens.”
Jackie Riggleman
– Sr. Project Manager
“Nayli helped me move from understanding leadership concepts to developing my own personalized leadership style—and actually implementing it. Her coaching made it seamless to apply strategy in real time.”
Justin Newman
– Head of Player Analysis
“The content has been so applicable to day-to-day work/interactions that I now wonder why an organization wouldn't want to make it a part of every employee's professional development!”
Noah Woodward
– Analyst, R&D
“Nayli helped me go beyond self-awareness to real transformation. I gained confidence in my business acumen, deepened my emotional intelligence, and learned how to navigate challenges with clarity. If you're on the fence about coaching, do it. She’s the real deal.”
Kelly Ross
– Manager, Communications
Leadership takes a conscious effort. Through two LEAD Academies with Russo Leadership, I’ve learned to push myself beyond my comfort zone — and while it’s still uncomfortable at times, I can actually feel the growth.
Anthony Wycklendt
– Area Supervisor, Amateur Scouting
Who teaches Management Excellence™?
Management Excellence is led by Nayli Russo, PharmD, MBA—executive coach, former healthcare and sports executive, and founder of Russo Leadership.
With 15+ years leading high-stakes teams and coaching managers across industries—from healthcare systems to pro sports—Nayli doesn’t teach theory. She teaches what actually works under pressure, when your team is watching and your margin for error is razor-thin.
You won’t just get insight, you’ll get tools, scripts, and strategies that are field-tested, not fluff-filled.
And you won’t be doing this alone. Nayli and her team of expert coaches will guide you through live sessions, role plays, and monthly support calls so the content doesn’t just stick, it shows up in how you lead.
Your Investment
single seat
$1,997
team packages (3+ seats)
$1,797
Save $200
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STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program for?
Management Excellence™ is designed for people managers at any level — whether they’re leading for the first time or have been managing for years without structured training. The program focuses on the skills every manager needs: feedback, delegation, motivation, developing talent, and managing up.
How is this different from other management trainings?
Most management training is generic or theory-heavy. Management Excellence™ combines practical frameworks (like Everything DiSC®) with live coaching, real-world scenarios, and action plans that managers apply immediately. It’s not just “training” — it’s a repeatable system that makes managers more consistent, credible, and promotable.
How is the program delivered?
The program runs live, virtually, once a week for 6 weeks, plus a 3-hour Conflict Management capstone. Each session is recorded and uploaded to the LEAD Academy portal, where managers also access pre-reads, transcripts, knowledge checks, and action plans.
What if a manager misses a session?
No problem. Every session is recorded and available inside the portal within 24 hours, along with transcripts and action plans. Managers can catch up anytime and revisit content whenever they need it.
How much time does it take?
Each live session is 60 minutes. Outside of that, managers may spend 30–60 minutes per week reviewing pre-work, action plans, or practicing skills. The program is designed to fit into busy schedules without overwhelming participants.
What outcomes can we expect as an organization?
Companies who invest in Management Excellence™ see measurable improvements in:
✅ Manager consistency (shared language and systems)
✅ Reduced employee relations escalations
✅ Stronger retention and engagement
✅ A promotable leadership pipeline.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. All managers who complete the program receive a certificate of completion from Russo Leadership, verifying their training hours and leadership development.
Can my company pay by invoice?
Yes. For organizations enrolling 5+ managers, we can invoice directly and reserve seats. For single-seat enrollment, payment is made securely online, and a receipt is automatically generated.
Is this program customizable to my organization?
The open cohort runs as a standardized program for consistency, but we also offer tailored, in-house versions for organizations who want customization. Contact us for enterprise pricing and options.
How do I know if this is right for my managers?
If you’ve ever seen managers struggle with feedback, delegation, or motivating their teams — and those issues end up on HR’s desk — this program addresses exactly that. It gives managers the confidence and systems to lead without relying on trial and error.