Established in 1984, Leadership Kentucky encourages community leadership by educating participants on how the states issues are interconnected and by forging new relationships among community and regional leaders. Selected applicants learn about the state of Kentucky and its challenges through a series of seven monthly, two-day sessions, held in various locations in the state.
Leadership Kansas is a statewide leadership program designed to enhance and motivate future leaders from various Kansas communities. Forty individuals are selected annually to participate in three-day information training sessions in six different Kansas communities. Session topics include:/ -- business/ -- education/ -- agriculture/ -- public policy/ -- societal health and development/ -- economics/ -- government/ -- leadership development.
Leadership Jacksonville is a year-long program that explores the dynamics of an urban society, analyzes major areas of community concern, facilitates the development of leadership capacities and promotes a network of community trustees. Approximately 50 leaders from throughout the community are selected to participate in nine day-long programs and two retreats throughout the year, coming from and contributing to public and private sectors in the Jacksonville community.
Founded in 1982, Leadership Iowa is an issues-awareness program promoting leadership within the state. Through monthly two-day sessions over a nine-month period, selected participants explore needs and opportunities within the state while taking advantage of networking opportunities and enhancing civic engagement. Participants come from both the private and public sectors and go on to take leadership roles in business, communities, and government.
Established in 1988, Leadership Illinois is a professional network of women leaders from throughout the state. Class members participate in three multi-day conferences throughout the year-long program that focus on government, the individual, and the marketplace. Candidates for Leadership Illinois must demonstrate leadership achievements in the private, public or volunteer sectors of their communities.
Leadership Idaho Agriculture provides enhanced skills for future leaders in agriculture, rural communities, agribusiness and governmental agencies. Twenty to 30 participants attend a one-week session each month for four months to build personal leadership and communication skills through tours, guest speakers, panel discussions and group interaction. Sessions are held at four locations throughout the state.
Founded in 1980, Leadership Houston provides a 10-month leadership development program that meets monthly to educate, energize, and activate civic leaders in diverse sectors of Houston. Each year, fifty selected class members are educated about the city of Houston, meeting leaders in areas such as the economy, social justice, arts, healthcare, quality of place, and more. They are prepared to take on leadership roles throughout the city upon program graduation.
Leadership Henderson is an eight-month program devoted to educating and empowering civic-minded professionals with a goal of building and maintaining a strong network of effective community leaders. Participants learn through interactive experiences involving simulations, panel discussions with experts and established community leaders, plus exclusive tours on location with industry leaders in areas such as Government, Gaming, Tourism, Business, Industry, Health, Education and Social Services that impact the residents and businesses of Henderson.
Leadership Greensboro is a nine-month program that trains community leaders on leadership issues in the context of business, education, community and civic organizations, government and neighborhoods. Forty to 45 applicants are selected each year to participate in once-monthly seminars on issues important to the community, in addition to engaging in community service projects with fellow class members.
Established in 1986, Leadership Greater Washington unites regional leaders, organizations, and Chambers of Commerce to connect and prepare regional leaders to address regional challenges. Approximately 55 applicants are selected in each program year to attend once-monthly sessions on regional issues including the arts, education, economic development, affordable housing, public safety, inclusiveness and equity, health, and leadership. Participants also attend membership events and retreats.
