The Other Half of the Job: What Leadership Actually Requires — and Why Nobody Told You About It

What changes when you go from managing projects to leading people? You may already know how to build a plan, coordinate work, and deliver results. Taking responsibility for a team asks you to rethink how you work, how you support others, and how you respond when things get difficult.

Join PMI Tampa Bay for our January chapter meeting with Stephen P. Brown, a conductor, composer, and project leadership strategist. Drawing on his experience leading ensembles, managing project portfolios, and coaching leaders, Stephen will explore why the transition into leadership can be exhausting and what you can do differently.

The session looks at leadership from three perspectives: personal, process, and people. Through guided reflection and hands-on exercises, you’ll examine your own habits, consider how your processes affect the people doing the work, and identify one concrete change you can make in how you lead your team.

About the speaker

Stephen P. Brown brings nearly four decades of experience helping professionals grow as leaders. He holds a Master of Music in Conducting and has managed complex project portfolios in healthcare and corporate settings across three continents. His credentials include Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) and Project Management Professional (PMP). He returns to PMI Tampa Bay after his January 2026 presentation earned an attendee rating of 4.85 out of 5.

Event details

• 📅 When — Thursday, January 21, 2027, from 6 to 8 PM ET

• 📍 Where — Keiser University, 5002 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL

• 🎟️ Tickets — $20 for members and $25 for non-members

• 🍽️ Dinner included

• 🎓 Earn 1 PDU in Power Skills

Register to join us in person for dinner and a practical conversation about leading project teams.