Leading Up: The Superpower Every Ascending Leader Needs
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Personal Development - Non-Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Personal Development
- Faculty:
- Jon Lokhorst, CSP, CPA, PCC
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Most leadership training focuses on leading downstream, with the goal of eventually advancing to an executive role. Few people get to be “top dog” in their organization. So, nearly every worker will spend their entire career leading up, even while serving in a leadership role. Learn the skills and tactics needed to develop an effective working relationship with your boss and other superiors. Gain the credibility and support necessary to get things done and advance professionally.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Build unwavering trust to gain credibility with your boss.
- Adjust your communication style and preferences.
- Advance your boss’s agenda to ensure key priorities are met.
- Enable your team to lead up to you.
Major Subjects
- The consequences of upward leadership failure.
- Building credibility with your boss, Serving multiple bosses.
- Making the business case for your ideas.
Course Materials
IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_2025 Update (434.2 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Jon Lokhorst, CSP, CPA, PCC Related Seminars and Products
Jon Lokhorst, CSP, CPA, PCC, is a leadership coach, corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and the author of Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions. He works with organizations to develop leaders everyone wants to follow, builds teams no one wants to leave, and delivers exceptional results. Before launching Your Best Leadership LLC, Jon enjoyed a 30-plus year career as a CPA, CFO, and organizational leader. He has a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and is recognized by the International Coach Federation as a Professional Certified Coach. Jon is a member of the National Speakers Association and served recently as President of the Minnesota chapter. He has earned the Certified Speaking Professional Designation (CSP), a distinction held by less than 20 percent of NSA members. On a personal note, Jon loves grandparenting and being “Papa” to his four adorable littles, as he calls them.
Dates
Tue, Jul 08, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT
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Tue, Sep 23, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Sep 30, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
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Tue, Oct 07, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Oct 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Oct 21, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Tue, Nov 18, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Tue, Dec 09, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Tue, Feb 10, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Tue, Feb 17, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
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Tue, Feb 24, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MST
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Tue, Mar 17, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Mar 31, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
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Tue, Apr 07, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Apr 21, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT
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Tue, May 12, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, May 19, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT
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Tue, May 26, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Jun 09, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM MDT
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM MDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
PrerequisitesNone
Advanced Preparation
None
Designed For
This course is designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness by learning to lead in all directions. It is ideal for managers, team leaders, executives, and professionals seeking to build a thriving and productive workplace culture through self-leadership and strategic influence.
Original Recording Date
TBD
Course Developer
Jon Lokhorst
Date Added to Catalog
3/25/2025
Yellow Book
No
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
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Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
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