Ignite your leadership with a nine‑month, high‑impact development journey
built to elevate nonprofit and community partners.

Nationwide Murray Lincoln Leadership Academy

Program overview

The Nationwide Murray Lincoln Leadership Academy is an immersive leadership experience designed to equip nonprofit and community partner leaders to excel in a rapidly evolving, digital-first environment. Through assessments, interactive learning, coaching and hands-on application, participants strengthen self-awareness and executive presence, deepen organizational leadership capabilities, cultivate innovative thinking, and build digital and business acumen. The program blends in-person and virtual experiences, featuring instruction from trusted development partners and Nationwide subject matter experts.

Dive into the sections below to explore the program modules and get answers to common questions.
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First things first: Your to-do list

This section will update with deliverables as you progress through the program. Check back often!
To do Due date
  • Don’t forget to register for the first two executive coaching sessions using these separate links:
  • Register for your free one-year license for LinkedIn Learning. See the email you received earlier from LinkedIn, or reach out to Andy Brinckerhoff if you need any help.
 March 18, 2026

Your leadership journey

This immersive experience combines virtual sessions, in-person workshops, and executive coaching to provide a comprehensive, connected development pathway.

February — Virtual welcome session: “Leading your development”; March — Two-day on-site session: “Leading a team”
April–May — Virtual development: “Leading the business”; June–July — Virtual development: “Planning your future team”
September — Virtual development: “Leading with impact”; October — Two-day on-site session: “Leading with influence”

Session details and resources
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Friday, April 17, 2026
2-3:30 p.m. ET
  • Exploring business acumen through a dialogue on modern mutual mindsets applied to member-driven organizations
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

We recommend arriving in time to join fellow attendees for a casual networking reception with dinner at 6 p.m.

March 5
  • Tapping into internal motivation
  • Programming starts at 8:30 a.m. ET
March 6
  • Championing innovation & leading change

The agenda on Friday concludes at 3:30 p.m. ET

Hotel information:
The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
100 Green Meadows Dr S

Lewis Center, OH 43035

What to know before you go

Resource:
February 23, 2026
  • Virtual welcome session
  • DiSC® assessment debrief
  • Facilitated in partnership with Tero International
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FAQs
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The Nationwide Murray Lincoln Leadership Academy is a nine-month, immersive leadership experience that equips leaders to thrive in a rapidly evolving, digital-first world.

Through a blend of assessments, interactive learning and practical application, participants will deepen self-awareness and executive presence, strengthen organizational leadership, foster innovative thinking, build digital and business acumen, and sharpen their ability to influence outcomes that drive impact.

The Nationwide Murray Lincoln Leadership Academy is a nine-month program that requires commitment and active participation. It starts with a welcome session and DiSC assessment debrief session in February 2026.

There will also be two in-person sessions (March and October) in Columbus, each lasting two days. In between those sessions, the academy will host six virtual development sessions on a variety of topics, each lasting approximately 90 minutes.

Additionally, each participant will receive three 60-minute virtual executive coaching experiences that they may schedule at their convenience. The total time for the program is approximately 46 hours total or approximately five hours per month, on average.

Nationwide has a long-standing commitment to supporting partners and community members. In celebration of our centennial anniversary, we are deepening our commitment by sharing leadership and professional development resources that will further strengthen our communities. Your invitation to participate in the program is an investment in your growth as a leader and in your ability to take what you learn back to your organization — helping to elevate your team or organization, and in turn, make a lasting impact on the broader community.

You’re expected to complete all pre-work and coursework, attend all aspects of the program (virtual and on-site), prioritize meetings with your executive coach and actively participate in the sessions. The development process is greatly enhanced by active participation and engagement with other participants. We also request that you share your feedback and opinions on the program through occasional surveys. This feedback will help us refine the program for subsequent cohorts.

You’ll be assigned an external executive coach who will help you interpret your DiSC assessment, implement a personal development plan, discuss career goals and provide insight into challenges and opportunities you face in your current role.
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About Murray Lincoln

Murray Lincoln, Nationwide’s President and CEO from 1939-1964, was a visionary builder of modern cooperative enterprise: an entrepreneurial force who transformed a small farm‑born work ethic into a national legacy. Rising from his early days as one of New England’s first agricultural agents, Lincoln went on to help found the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company — today known as Nationwide — and led it from a modest one‑room operation into a powerhouse multiple‑line insurer serving millions across the country. His leadership spanned insurance, philanthropy, international development and public service, cementing him as a trailblazer whose influence reached far beyond the walls of Nationwide and into the lives of people around the world.