Take a short road trip from our conference hotel in Fort Worth, where JFK spent his last night alive, to Dallas where you'll visit the grounds of Dealey Plaza, the famous Sixth Floor Museum, and follow the trail of the assassination events. Spellbinding details and the background story leading up to November 22 and beyond will fascinate and captivate you, providing new insight into this tragic, human drama. 

Duration: Approximately four hours, including travel time from Fort Worth to Dallas

Cost: $100

Time: 9:00 AM CT - 1:00 PM CT

Points of Interest on this tour include: 
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
Greyhound Bus Station, City Jail
Trace JFK Motorcade Route through Dallas
Dealey Plaza, School Depository
Grassy Knoll
Oswald Rooming House, Neely House
J. D. Tippit's assassination site
Texas Theater, Bishop Arts District

Please note: To move forward with this experience, we need to reach a minimum number of registrants. Once we hit that threshold, we will send invoices and officially confirm your participation. If you're planning to join us, please register as soon as possible to help ensure this exciting opportunity moves forward. We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to exploring history together!

Leadership is more than managing tasks. It is about fostering meaningful connections, sustaining energy, and leading with impact. Yet, burnout, disengagement, and leadership fatigue are real threats to effectiveness. What if the key to unlocking sustainable success lies in both relationship intelligence (RQ) and strategic rest?

In this interactive workshop, Dr. Erin Wilson, co-author of Strategic Rest in Leadership, introduces the NAP Framework (Nurture, Assess, Prioritize) alongside core principles of Relationship Intelligence (RQ) to help leaders elevate their effectiveness. Through hands-on activities, insightful discussions, and real-world applications, attendees will discover how integrating rest and relational awareness into their leadership approach fosters higher engagement, stronger decision-making, and greater team resilience.

Whether you’re looking to enhance team performance, build trust, or sustain high-impact leadership, this session will equip you with practical tools and a personalized recharging strategy to bring back to your organization. Walk away with actionable insights that will help you lead with clarity, connection, and confidence.

WHO IT’S FOR
This course is open to all interested participants, even if you're not attending the full ALP National Conference.

Facilitator: Erin Wilson, Ed. D | Design Ideal Consulting
Dr. Erin Wilson, CEO and principal consultant of Design Ideal Consulting, is passionate about helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential through relationship intelligence and intentional leadership practices. With more than a decade of experience in leadership, learning and development, and community engagement, Erin has designed and facilitated team-building workshops and staff retreats for organizations and universities nationwide and internationally.

Dr. Wilson is a certified Core Strengths, The Five Behaviors, and Everything DiSC partner, equipping her with the tools and expertise to guide teams toward improved communication, collaboration, and performance. She is also the co-founder of the Strategic Rest Summit, a transformative experience designed to help leaders prioritize well-being and sustainable success.

Inspired by the power of strategic rest, Erin co-authored Strategic Rest in Leadership, a groundbreaking book that empowers leaders to cultivate clarity, resilience, and creativity through intentional rest. Building on the principles in her book, she co-hosts Power NAP, a live show that explores the intersection of rest, creativity, and leadership, offering practical insights and inspiration for viewers.

As a thought leader in organizational growth, she holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and a master's in Human Development and Leadership.

When she's not guiding teams toward excellence, Erin enjoys exploring new destinations with her husband, Frederick, and spending time with her beloved pitty, Harley Quinn. Her work continues to inspire leaders to embrace innovation, connection, and sustainable success.

Explore the iconic Fort Worth Stockyards through the lens of multicultural cowboy history. The Fort Worth Stockyards are synonymous with cowboy culture, but the reality of the American West was far more diverse than Hollywood ever depicted.

On this engaging two-hour walking tour, we’ll explore the multicultural legacy of the Stockyards, uncovering the untold stories of Black cowboys, Mexican vaqueros, Native American traders, and the many immigrant communities that helped shape Texas ranching, cattle drives, and Western expansion.

Beyond history, this tour will also highlight the foodways of the Old West. What did cowboys actually eat on the trail? How did ranching traditions influence Texas barbecue? What foods did different cultural groups introduce that are still staples today?

You’ll sample hearty, history-rich foods as we stop at local Stockyards eateries, enjoying tastes inspired by the past while learning about the deep connections between Fort Worth’s cowboy culture and its culinary traditions.

Duration: Two hours

Cost: $60

Departure Time: 11:00 AM CT

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Association of Leadership Programs National Conference will be held in Fort Worth, Texas! Known as the city of "Cowboys and Culture," Fort Worth perfectly blends the spirit of the Old West with a thriving modern arts and cultural scene, making it an ideal setting for our annual gathering. From the iconic Stockyards National Historic District, where you can experience the legacy of cowboys and rodeos, to the world-class museums in the Cultural District showcasing art, history, and science, Fort Worth offers something for everyone.

This dynamic city, with its unique mix of Western heritage and contemporary flair, will provide an inspiring and unforgettable backdrop for our conference. Mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in the rich experiences that Fort Worth has to offer, from its vibrant downtown, diverse culinary scene, and warm Texan hospitality.

Learn more here.