Simply the Best 2026
Congratulations to all Excellence in Service recipients, nominees, and all Direct Support Professionals across South Dakota. Simply the Best honors our DSPs who have gone above and beyond the minimum job requirements to support those in our care. It is a time of education, recognition, networking, and celebrating the profession. Click here for the SAVE THE DATE flyer. This year’s speaker information is below!
2026 Speaker Lineup
Molly Mackey
Molly J. Mackey is an author, speaker and trainer of leaders. She believes that by intentionally intersecting the ongoing journeys of leadership and learning we can create better leaders and Better Leaders = Better Lives ™
Molly has over 20 years of business and speaking experience. She has a passion for business, strategy, leadership and learning.
Molly is the founder and chief learning officer of the LEAdeRNship Institute. She holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Iowa and a Certified Professional of Talent Development (CPTD) from the Association of Talent Development.
Molly works with teams all over the United States to improve leadership skills and increase team performance.
Molly lives in Jesup, IA and her children ages 4 to 19.
Her books include:
"Leading After the Hurt - A Practical Guide to Incorporating Trauma-Informed Principles into Your Leadership Practice"
52 Powerful Leadership Reflection Workbook Series:
“52 Powerful Reflection Questions for Leaders”
“52 Powerful Reflection Questions for Emotionally Intelligent Leaders”
“52 Powerful Reflection Questions for Teams”
Corey Anderson
Dr. Corey Anderson is a dynamic force in the Healthcare landscape, whose mission is to unlock human potential, drive innovation, and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. With a wealth of experience spanning executive coaching, clinical expertise, operational leadership, and educational mentorship, Corey is a true trailblazer dedicated to transforming the way we think about healthcare systems, organizations, and workplace cultures. Corey is a champion for system-wide culture programs, mentorship of our next generation of leaders, and data driven insights to improve patient outcomes, experiences, and operational efficiency. Beyond his professional achievements, Corey exemplifies servant leadership- placing the needs of others first and inspiring growth through shared purpose. His dedication to fostering environments where individuals and teams thrive makes him a thought leader in culture development and transformation. Corey is a visionary leader with a singular goal: to create systems and cultures that empower individuals, achieve excellence, and leave a lasting impact.
