“Working with Brad was one of the most impactful experiences of my career.”

Chris Butts - Shop Supervisor

Rob Kowalczyk - Director of Operations

Linda - Quality Manager

"Brad exemplifies a true image of leadership. His current leadership knowledge paired with his thirst for continuous education is commending...

Truly a great servant leader."

"Brad’s training on the Direction Formula has been instrumental in ensuring employees clearly understand their assignments and expectations, leading to stronger engagement and measurable results."

At Peak Performing Leaders, we know you want to be a company filled with Frontline Leaders your teams can trust.

To do that, you need leaders who lead with clarity, confidence, and consistent follow-through and they need tools and habits that stick.

The problem is many are promoted without tools, which makes you feel stuck putting out fires, repeating yourself, and wondering why training never sticks.

We believe local Leaders deserve a proven system and practical help that shows up on the floor and in the numbers.

We understand the operational pressure - deadlines, turnover, quality, uptime - because we have lived it, which is why we created the Frontline Leadership Academy.

Here’s how we do it:

1) Apply & Align

A short application to confirm fit, secure manager support, and choose a metric to focus on.

3) Measure & Prove
Baseline, Month-3, and Month-6 checks on behaviors and one real company metric.

Apply now for the Frontline Leadership Academy (or call 419-880-1080 or schedule a 10-15 minute call to see if it’s right for Your team), so You can stop hoping frontline leaders figure it out alone and instead build Unmistakable Leaders who run reliable teams - and pay for the program in real results.

2) Train & Act
Six sessions: one 4-hour workshop each month. Leaders get simple tools, practice live, and run reps between sessions.

• Brad Smith

• Nearly 15 years in manufacturing. 11 years in Leadership Roles

  • Operator, Engineer, Supervisor, Manager, Plant Manager

• Mercer County local - Celina, OH

• Led multiple teams to many measurable wins (lifted output 25%+, cut defects/rework up to 78%) and millions in savings and/or additional sales.

  • I've done the work and used the tools that I train and coach.

• Trained dozens at multiple companies and at WSU-Lake Campus

• Mentored, Coached, and developed hundreds of leaders. Many who have gone on to develop leaders of their own. --> The greatest feeling and the goal for You!

Who leads the Academy? - Who is Brad?

Promoted without the Tools and Confidence to Lead Your best?

Inconsistent Days? Every shift runs different?

Been through Training that does not stick?

We conduct Live Reps on Expectations, Feedback, Follow-ups and more. You execute the tools in real situations.

We install a Weekly (or Daily) Rhythm

We hold You Accountable to Your Growth - 72-hour Actions, Manager Micro-Briefs, Assessments to prove Your growth!

Problems? Fix Payoff

The Payoff: "A Transformational Experience"

Leader

• From Unsure to Unmistakable. Leaders leave with visible expectations, a weekly rhythm that runs itself, and the confidence to coach in tough moments

• Community & Accountability: Build Skills, confidence, and a network with local Leaders, while holding visible commitments between sessions.

• Become the Leader your team needs with tools you can use this week.

• More confident and capable Leader and a measurable lift on one local team metric (ex: On-Time Delivery (OTD), Retention, Uptime, Rework)

• Retain and grow your high-potential Frontline Leaders.

• Give them a proven playbook (not random “leadership inspiration”).

• See it show up in retention, uptime, quality, and fewer escalations.

Employer

Leaders don’t change by sitting in a lecture, they change by Doing!

Who should Apply?

You are a fit if:

• You direct daily or weekly work on a line/area/shift/department

• You’re local (Mercer County or nearby)

• You are Hungry and Humble

  • Ready to learn and grow

• You’ll use the tools to build the habits

• Your manager will back your reps

Does this Sound like You or a Leader on Your Team?

Apply Now!

As an Employer:

Need a proven leadership system for your frontline leaders?

As a Working Professional:

You want practical, ready-to-use tools to enhance your career, and help lead with clarity, confidence, coach performance, and drive results?

What You Get

6 In-Person Workshops - Once Monthly

Mid-Session Office Hours

Cohort Chat & Local Networking

Accountability through Tracking & Reps

Ready Tools & Scripts

Coverage Plan Template so leaders can attend without disrupting operations

Gains in Leadership Habits & Improvement in a Company Metric that Matters

How We Prove It

• Assessments:

  • Self & Manager at Day 1, Month 3, Month 6

• Metric trend:

  • Baseline → Month 3 → Month 6 on one agreed metric

• Activation:

  • 72-Hour “One Rep” after every session

• Reinforcement:

  • Shared Commitments, Manager Micro-Brief

Program Sessions at a Glance

1) Lead Yourself First & Role of the Leader

2) Connection & Communication

3) Values → Vision → Priorities → Expectations

4) Accountability & Your Leadership Rhythm

5) Coaching for Performance

6) Recognition, Handoffs & Sustain Improvement

• Capstone: Each Leader presents a before/after metric with simple artifacts.

Dates: Jan 13 - June 9, 2026

In-Person sessions the 2nd Tuesday each month @8:00am to 12:00pm

• Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9

Location: Richardson & Bretz Building in Celina, OH

Tier

Pilot Price

Early Bird Pricing (before Dec. 19)

Chamber Members

Price

$1,497

$1,297

$200 off!

Includes

Core 6-Month Program

+ Early Bird Bonuses

$1,097 Final (stacks with Early Bird!)

Tuition

Your Tuition helps Local Leadership:

10% net proceeds → Mercer County Chamber Leadership in Action!

Early Bird - $1,297 | by December 19, 2025

Early Bird Bonuses

1) Manager + Participant 1:1 (20 min)

--> to choose the metric and baseline

2) 30-Day Post-Graduation Tune-Up

--> Group, 30 min. to protect gains.

One Win Pays Tuition!

One Metric Lift & Your Payback

Examples from past experience - we will use Your numbers.

• -1% rework on $100k/month line | ~+ $12k/year

• +3% uptime on 8-hr shift | +$3k - 9k/year

• +10% retention (1 tech saved) | +$10k - $25k savings

--> Pick one. Track it. Prove it.

Do the work and the return will far exceed the investment.

Did we mention this is Risk-Free??

60-Day No-Risk Guarantee.

Attend the first 2 sessions and complete the assignments. Not satisfied? 100% refund.

What Leaders Say

Real Results,

Real Impact

"Brad exemplifies a true image of leadership. His current leadership knowledge paired with his thirst for continuous education is commending. He has a great perspective in challenging situations and handles the most difficult with ease.

He has a vast knowledge in business and manufacturing. He appreciates the fine balance between quality, manufacturing, process control, and voice of the customer (and more!).

Truly a great servant leader."

Chris Butts - Shop Supervisor

"Working with Brad Smith was one of the most impactful experiences of my career. Brad was not only a great leader but also an incredible mentor. His ability to truly listen, offer guidance, and help you work through challenges to find the right solutions is unmatched by any leader I’ve encountered.

One of Brad’s greatest strengths is his ability to transform people into true leaders. He sees potential in others, develops it with patience and honesty, and gives people the confidence and tools they need to lead with integrity. I learned so much from the way Brad communicated with people—always respectful, clear, and constructive.

Both myself and others in the company still find ourselves saying, “What would Brad do?”—and always in a positive, respectful way. His influence continues to shape the way we lead today."

"Brad’s training on the Direction Formula has been instrumental in ensuring employees clearly understand their assignments and expectations, leading to stronger engagement and measurable results."

Linda - Quality Manager

Rob Kowalczyk - Director of Operations

Apply Now!

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FAQs

Who should apply?

Frontline Leaders, Team Leads, Supervisors, and Managers (Mercer County + nearby) ready to improve themselves and their teams.

Do I need my Manager’s approval?

Yes. A quick sign-off ensures support and helps select Your metric.

What’s the time commitment for a Leader (Participant)?

Plan ~30–60 min/week on average, plus the monthly 4-hour workshop.

1. Workshops: 6 Monthly mornings, 4 hours each

2. Activation: a “first rep” within 72 hours of each session (15–30 min).

3. Between sessions: applied assignment + quick check-ins (~15-30 min/week)

4. Office hour (optional): 60 min mid-month

5. Assessments: Day 1, Month 3, Month 6 (10–15 min each)

What if I have to miss a session?

Provide adequate notice and You will get key materials and a catch-up plan. You’ll complete the 72-hour ‘first rep’ and submit a quick recap before the next session.

How do I apply?

Submit your application online. Just click the button below or scroll up to the form above. Takes ~2 minutes.

We will review within 24 hours and hold a seat for 48 hours.

What’s the time commitment for the Manager of the Leader?

~10 min/week on average, plus planning coverage for the monthly workshop.

1. Leader Assessment & Metric Selection: Prior to Day 1 (10-15 min)

2. Micro-Briefs: Weekly (or bi-weekly) review of Leader’s reps and metric (5–10 min/week).

3. Assessments, Review, & Sign-offs: Day 1 / Month 3 / Month 6 (~10 min each).

4. Coverage: to staff the Leader’s Monthly 4-hour workshop time

What’s the proof this works?

Month 0 / Month 3 / Month 6 assessments & a before/after trend on one company metric (ex: OTD, Retention, Uptime, Rework).

And as a Founding member You will prove this out for all Leaders to come, helping to build the leadership here in our Mercer County area!

Payment & Invoicing?

Pay-in-Full via invoice / PO / ACH.

PO by deadline locks Early Bird price (Net-30).

What if I am not satisfied?

1) You will be!

2) In the rare event You are not, our Guarantee is simple:

60-Day No-Risk Guarantee. Attend the first 2 sessions and complete the assignments. Not satisfied? 100% refund.

Can we enroll multiple leaders?

Yes. Individuals and/or teams.

We review applications to balance the cohort.

What if we have more questions?

Call or Email anytime. I’m happy to help.
Brad Smith • 419-880-1080 • brad@peakperformingleaders.com