Leadertown Labs: Building the Ultimate Team
Join Ken Crenshaw and Zach Brandon to explore practical strategies for building trust, strengthening collaboration and developing high-performing teams.
Event Information
Date
Jan 14, 2027Event Location
University of Jamestown Graduate and Professional Studies Center: 4840 23rd Ave S Ste 204, Fargo, ND 58104
Time
8:00amGreat teams don’t happen by accident.
What separates good teams from great ones? And what can you do as a leader to bring out the best in the people around you?
Whether on the field, in your workplace or community, great teams are built on the same foundations. Join Leadertown Labs for an immersive, hands-on leadership experience designed to help you rethink how teams are built, developed and led.
January 14, 2027 | 8am – 5pm | Fargo, ND
Drawing on decades of experience in professional sports and performance leadership, Ken Crenshaw and Zach Brandon will challenge you to examine what’s holding your team back, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop practical strategies for building a stronger, more effective team.
Grounded in research and focused on real-world application, this experience goes beyond leadership theory to help you put new ideas into practice.
What You’ll Learn
- Identify the characteristics of high-performing teams and what sets them apart.
- Recognize personal, organizational and systemic barriers that limit team success.
- Develop strategies to select, develop and evaluate team members more effectively.
- Strengthen communication, trust and leadership within your team.
- Align individual strengths and shared goals to improve team performance.
Meet the Presenters
Ken Crenshaw
Director of Sports Medicine & Performance, Arizona Diamondbacks
With nearly four decades of experience in professional baseball, Ken Crenshaw has helped develop high-performing teams and athletes at the highest levels of competition. His approach emphasizes shared purpose, accountability, trust and the importance of developing people to reach their full potential.

Zach Brandon
Founder, MVP Mindset Consulting | Performance and Leadership Advisor
Zach Brandon brings extensive experience in performance psychology, leadership development and mental performance coaching. A former Head of Mental Performance and Coach Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks, he has worked with Olympic athletes and leaders across professional and collegiate sports—helping individuals and organizations achieve sustainable high performance.
About Leadertown Labs
Great leadership isn’t just about achieving results. It’s about creating an environment where others can succeed. Leadertown Labs combines research, expert insight and hands-on learning to help you strengthen your leadership skills, lead with character and make a meaningful impact on the people you serve.