Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)

Teaching Good Leaders Great Skills 

Fridays, September 21 - October 26, 2012

Opportunity Indianapolis

 

About

Why LEAD?
LEAD participants benefit from this highly interactive, hands-on program designed to teach practical leadership skills while exploring their personal leadership style. This six week program focuses on presentation, meeting and problem solving skills as well as values and visions of leadership.
 
LEAD is unique because it is tailored specifically for supervisors, managers, business owners and anyone passionate about becoming a more effective leader.
 
If you are dedicated to taking your leadership to the next level and driven to become a better leader, you owe it to yourself to participate in this year’s LEAD program!
 
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible for membership in LLA.
 
Topics
Presentation Skills- Leader as Communicator
Meeting Skills - Leader as Facilitator
Productive Thinking - Leader as Problem Solver
Civic Engagement - Leader as Community Advocate
 
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Register

2012 Dates
The LEAD Program is held on six, consecutive Fridays.  The first and last session are whole days, whereas the 4 middle sessions are half days.

Fridays, September 21 - October 26, 2012
  • September 21 - Full Day (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
  • September 28 - Half Day (8 a.m. - noon)
  • October 5 - Half Day (8 a.m. - noon)
  • October 12 - Half Day (8 a.m. - noon)
  • October 19 - Half Day (8 a.m. - noon)
  • October 26 - Full Day (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

 

 

Fee
$1,000 per participant
*Payment preferred at time of registration 
 
Scholarships
The Lacy Society graciously offers scholarships for up to one-half of LEAD tuition.  If you are interested in a scholarship please fill out the application and return to susiem@cicf.org.  You can also print and mail it to:
 
Lacy Leadership Association
ATTN: LEAD Scholarship
615 N. Alabama St., Ste. 119
Indianapolis, IN 46204
 
Or fax to 317.637.7023.
*You need to register to hold your space, even if you plan on completing the scholarship application.
 
Interested in supporting LEAD scholarships? Please click here for more info.
 
Questions?
Contact Susie McKenna, susiem@cicf.org or 317.634.2423 ext. 133.

Agenda

Presentation Skills - Leader as Communicator
• Use eye contact to personalize their message 
• Employ vocal techniques to improve clarity and power 
• Arrange the room to maximize focus and participation 
• Master gestures that enhance their delivery 
• Master techniques to eliminate tension and improve concentration 
• Control stage movement to focus their delivery                    
• Utilize organizational skills to hook then hold your audience
 
Meeting Skills - Leader as Facilitator
• Set a positive tone for each meeting 
• Set outcome agendas rather than just list topics 
• Devise processes to reach agenda outcomes 
• Engage every participant 
• Master active listening 
• Facilitate group listening and cooperation 
• End meetings with action lists
 
Productive Thinking - Leader as Problem Solver
• Generate twice the ideas in half the time 
• Select the best ideas and turn them into action 
• Create an environment where ideas flourish 
• Manage change and challenges with creative problem solving 
• Tap into each individual’s unique creativity 
• Define the correct problem before moving toward solutions

Moderator

LEAD

Len Mozzi, Lead Facilitator

Professional speaker, trainer and consultant Len Mozzi combines his 20 years of experience as a theater professional with an expertise in creativity to provide a unique perspective on innovation and communication skills. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from Boston University’s School of Theater Arts and is a graduate of the Creative Education Foundation’s Leadership Development Program.

The business world is now his stage. He delivers speeches, coaches individuals and trains business professionals in creative sales and communication techniques and the art and craft of public speaking. Len also developed "The Ten Commandments of Creativity" from his improvisation work and has taught creativity techniques throughout the country. Clients include DuPont, Ryder Trucks, NCAA, Sallie Mae, United Way, Delta Faucets, Eli Lilly and Company and the U.S. Defense Department.

LEAD Blog

Want an inside glimpse to the LEAD program?
 
Click here to view videos, photos and testimonials from last year's LEAD class. 
 
 

 



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