Van Hooser
Online Leadership Training

VHLO is an online leadership training platform built for organizations that want to develop managers, supervisors, and emerging leaders at scale. Our leadership development system combines self-paced learning, live coaching access, reporting, community, and practical leadership curriculum in one place so your team can grow without the cost and friction of traditional training alone.

LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERS, TRANSFORM YOUR TEAMS, AND MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE WITH OUR PROVEN ONLINE LEADERSHIP PLATFORM, TOPICS & CURRICULUM

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"I see the VHLO platform enhancing our team’s collaboration and leadership approach.
THE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING MODULES WILL GIVE OUR TEAM THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO DRIVE COMMUNICATION AND BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE LEADERS.”

—ZACH KANIPE, Business Manager, Merom Generating Station / Hallador Energy Company

Van Hooser Leadership featuring Hallador Energy Company

THE WORLD IS CHANGING AT BREAKNECK SPEED.

MARKETS. TECHNOLOGY. EVEN THE WORKFORCE.

Now more than ever, your leaders must be ready to confidently navigate an increasingly complex world.
THAT’S WHY WE CREATED THE VHL ONLINE LEADERSHIP TRAINING PLATFORM.

WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM VHLO

VHLO is built for organizations that want a stronger, more consistent approach to leadership development through a flexible online leadership training platform. It is especially valuable for teams that need scalable training, clearer accountability, and practical tools to develop managers, supervisors, and emerging leaders. It's designed for:

HR leaders who need scalable leadership development without building every program from scratch

Learning and development teams who need reporting, accountability, and visibility into learner progress

Executive teams that want to build a stronger leadership bench and strengthen leadership consistency across the organization

Multi-location organizations that need shared leadership language and development across branches, teams, or departments

Organizations developing managers and supervisors who need practical, easy-to-apply leadership training that fits real-world demands

Growing teams that want ongoing leadership development instead of relying only on one-time training events

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Better Leaders.
Real Results.

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VAN HOOSER LEADERSHIP ONLINE (VHLO) is a comprehensive online leadership training platform that brings our timeless principles online—allowing you to develop your leaders whenever and wherever you need.

Through its interactive courses, engaging monthly themes, and community of like-minded leaders, VHLO makes it easy to equip your leaders with the skills and confidence to lead successfully.

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ANYTIME,
ANYWHERE
ACCESS:

The VHL online leadership training platform give you mobile leadership learning, self-paced leadership training, and online access for distributed teams and is available on any browser and through our Apple and Android-compatible app. Your leaders can engage with the content and each other on any device.

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MULTIMODAL CURRICULUM:

Everyone learns differently, so each module uses a multi-channel approach, including videos, journaling prompts, quizzes, and engaging exercises.

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LIVE AMA (Ask Me Anything) SESSIONS

Our expert coaches can address your leaders’ questions in a live Q&A, helping them navigate specific challenges, refine strategies, or achieve their goals. You get coach access, expert-led support, and reinforcement for your online learning.

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CUSTOMIZED REPORTING:

VHLO is more than a course—it’s an extension of your in-house training department. Our robust reports provide leadership training analytics, learner progress tracking, and reporting for HR and L&D leaders. VHLO helps you track your leaders’ progress and engagement, equipping you to bridge the gap between where they are and where they need to be.

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PRIVATE SPACE, PUBLIC COMMUNITY:

Leadership doesn’t develop in a vacuum. VHLO provides private spaces to strengthen relationships within your organization and a public community where like-minded, future-focused leaders can connect, encourage, learn from, and engage with peers across the globe. You get social learning, peer learning, and leadership community access 24/7.

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“THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS EXACTLY WHAT WE, AS LEADERS, NEED TO HEAR AND LEARN TO BECOME BETTER…”

—MICHAEL DEEL, Assistant Vice President, Pendleton Community Bank

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VHLO EQUIPS OUR EMPLOYEES WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO GROW PERSONALLY IN THEIR LEADERSHIP.

They’re learning how to communicate more effectively, collaborate as a team, and create the motivation and confidence needed to make sound decisions on their own. We are so excited to see where this platform will take our employees personally and the change it can make for our company as a whole!”

—BAILEY BRADFORD, Banking Officer/Assistant Human Resources, The Farmers Bank

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TIMELESS LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES, ON DEMAND.

THE VHLO
CURRICULUM*

GREAT LEADERSHIP ISN’T ABOUT CHECKING A BOX. It’s about consistently executing the right skills at the right time. VHLO gives your team a structured, results-driven system designed to:

  • Develop high-performance leaders at every level, from frontline employees to executives.
  • Increase accountability & ownership so your team proactively drives success instead of waiting for direction.
  • Streamline communication & efficiency so your people speak the same language, move faster, and work smarter.

If you want a cohesive, high-performing, self-sufficient team, VHLO IS YOUR GO-TO ONLINE LEADERSHIP TRAINING PLATFORM.

*While we strongly recommend equipping your leaders with the full training, we can customize content upon request if your organization has a particular need.

**New leadership, management, and service-based content is being added consistently. The twelve sessions below give you a glimpse of the value VHLO offers. Book a call with our team to see more!

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COURSE OVERVIEW: Leadership is a Journey

Set the foundation for success.
1 LESSON

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Understand the strategy of the VHLO 12-step leadership system and its real-world impact
  • Develop clear, focused direction for future platform use
  • Position yourself for maximum ROI—personally and professionally
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MODULE 2

Success Mindset

Leadership starts with the mind; everything else flows from it.
6 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Shift from employee thinking to leadership thinking—become the driver, not the passenger
  • Gain clarity on how to position your mindset for infinite success
  • Master ownership, accountability, and connection—so your influence skyrockets
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MODULE 3

Leadership Character

Lead with integrity or lose everything.
7 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Define the characteristics of today’s most respected and effective leaders
  • Understand what to do and what not to do to build influence with others
  • Build the personal foundation that earns trust, drives results, and attracts opportunity
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MODULE 4

Professionalism

Stand out. Deliver excellence. Elevate your reputation.
11 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Gain clarity on what today’s employees and customers expect—and exceed it
  • Learn the right questions to ask to drive higher performance and business growth
  • Recognize and avoid key mistakes that weaken connection and influence
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MODULE 5

Management – Planning

Stop reacting. Start anticipating. 
6 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Learn modern business planning strategies that eliminate chaos and increase efficiency
  • Understand why effectively balancing urgency with long-term strategy is essential
  • Use proven tools to create proactive, strategic success—not just hope for it
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MODULE 6

Management – Organizing, Directing & Controlling

Leaders execute. Micromanagers suffocate.
4 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Create effective performance goals for individuals and teams
  • Master delegation—so your team thrives without constant oversight
  • Learn the goal-setting framework that drives both individual and team success
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MODULE 7

Employee Motivation

Unlock what truly makes people tick.
7 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Discover why people do what they do and how you can leverage it for maximum impact
  • Stop pushing people and start leading with influence
  • Gain clarity on your own personal motivation to help others better work with you
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MODULE 8

Leadership Styles

Adapt or fail. Great leaders adjust.
7 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Learn what truly matters when engaging your team and how to lead them effectively
  • Master the art of coaching and counseling—while being open to it yourself
  • Skyrocket team engagement and performance through process-driven empowerment
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MODULE 9

Communication

Everything rises and falls on communication.
5 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Implement a proven 6-step communication model for every conversation you have
  • Master the skill of listening to make people feel heard, valued, and motivated
  • Understand exactly what to say and do to bring great ideas to the forefront of your team
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MODULE 10

Conflict & Confrontation

Handle your tough conversations like a pro.
7 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Overcome the emotions that keep teams stuck in unproductive conflict
  • Effectively manage risks and seize opportunities when tension runs high
  • Navigate high-stakes conversations with clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward
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Team Building

Turn cooperation into ownership.
5 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Use competition to drive success without turning teammates against each other
  • Elevate collaboration across your entire organization
  • Inspire selfless leadership where team members collaboratively take the initiative instead of waiting for direction
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MODULE 12

Change, Fear & Stress

Lead through uncertainty like a top performer.
7 LESSONS

YOUR LEADERS AND TEAMS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO:

  • Recognize why change is difficult and uncover the hidden opportunities within it
  • Manage emotions under pressure so you (and your team) perform at your best, no matter what
  • Mitigate stress at work and at home through practical insight and actions
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I LOVE THE LAYOUT OF THE APP AND THE ABILITY TO SEE LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE AS A WHOLE NOT JUST FROM THE PARTICULAR LENSES THAT WE HAVE.” 

—HAYLIE DOOM-CRUZ, Training Supervisor, McEnaney Family McDonalds

Van Hooser Leadership trusted by McEnaney McDonalds

THE VHLO
ADVANTAGE

Training That Works

The training on the VHL Online Leadership training platform is the same proven leadership training we’ve been providing for over 40+ years. Your leaders will learn timeless leadership principles that bridge the gap between where they are and where they need to be.

ACCESS TO LEADERSHIP EXPERTS

Some leadership challenges require direct feedback from an expert. VHLO gives you that opportunity through live AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions, where experienced coaches provide tailored insights to help you apply what you've learned to your real-world leadership experiences.

A SUPPORTIVE, LEADERSHIP-MINDED COMMUNITY

VHLO offers a safe, positive environment. We encourage members to grow with the community through guided discussions, engagement badges, and interactive polls. Members are free to share struggles and advice, knowing they are not alone in their leadership journey.

SEAMLESS INTEGRATION INTO YOUR DAILY OPERATIONS

Our flexible, on-demand access and robust reporting make VHLO the perfect complement to your in-house training. Plus, it integrates with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms, helping you connect leadership development to your team’s existing workflow.

How VHLO
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Pick Your Plan

Whether you have 15 employees or 10,000, we have a plan that will work for you, allowing you to provide training to the leaders who need it most. Contact us to learn more about pricing.
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ENROLL YOUR LEADERS

Your team will then access their own private learning community within the VHLO platform, giving them the flexibility to learn at their own pace or as part of your broader training plan.
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WATCH THEM GROW

Your leaders will be able to instantly apply their new skills. And you’ll be able to monitor their progress through detailed reports, allowing you to support their growth with real data.

GROW YOUR
EMPLOYEES
INTO LEADERS

The
6 Levels of Empowerment

The 6 Levels of Empowerment

Increasing the leadership responsibility of your high-performers requires intentionality and insight. Understand each level you’ll need to move them through with this INFORMATIVE GUIDE.

The 6 Levels of Empowerment

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