Why LEAD?

LEAD is also a gateway into the Lacy Leadership Association (LLA). Once you graduate from LEAD, you can take advantage of the opportunity to expand your network to include your LEAD colleagues, alumni from the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series and graduates of the Opportunity Indianapolis program by becoming an LLA member. LLA is the premier leadership network driving high-level engagement that makes Indianapolis the best city in the nation. Your LLA membership will help you play a part in achieving that vision.

Program Details

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Topics

Presentation Skills – Leader as Communicator
Meeting Skills – Leader as Facilitator
Productive Thinking – Leader as Problem Solver
Civic Engagement - Leader as Community Advocate

2010 Dates:

September 17 - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
September 24 - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
October 1 - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
October 8 - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
October 15 - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
October 22 - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Fee:

$1,000 per participant

Scholarships:

Available for up to one-half of total tuition. Please click here for scholarship application.

*You need to register to hold your space, even if you plan on completing the scholarship application.

2010 scholarships provided by the Lacy Society.

Interested in supporting LEAD scholarships? Please click here for more info.

Questions:

Sara Hackney
Email:sarah@cicf.org
Phone: 317-634-2423 x133

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.

"It was a great opportunity to gain innovative and applicable ideas to bring back to the workplace. The teaching style was entertaining yet highly thought provoking. And the quality of the fellow participants made the entire LEAD experience quite enjoyable. My thanks to the great team at Lacy Leadership Association."

- Steve Appel, Vice President at Gregory & Appel Insurance

"Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) is a terrific opportunity for folks aspiring to realize their full personal and professional potential. It primes the pump, providing insights to participants over several weeks that can provide returns for years.

LEAD provides tools that can help affect change in participants’ daily lives, their work lives, and their philanthropic endeavors. At a very practical level, LEAD provides tools to learn more about oneself, how to ably work with teams, how to effectively lead others, and ultimately how to become a more effective person. On a broader level, LEAD provides new networks to professionals, helping participants grow personal and professional relationships.

As with most things, one gets from LEAD what one puts into LEAD; the potential return on investment is substantial."

- David Forsell, President of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful

"Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) is proud to sponsor LEAD and Opportunity Indianapolis as a valuable part of professional development for IPL employees and as a way to support leadership development in our community."

- Greg Fennig, Indianapolis Power and Light Vice President of Public Affairs

"I am very pleased to have had two staff members participate in the LEAD program through LLA. Each of them came back with observably greater confidence and a willingness to share ideas inspired by their experience. I am seeing stronger decision making abilities and a desire to take on leadership roles. Anyone concerned about time that it takes away from the office should know that it is a great return on the investment. My staff and I will continue to recommend LEAD to our colleagues. Thank you for making such a valuable program available!"

- Beth Perdue Outland, Vice President of Education at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

"As I'm sitting in my office on the first Friday after the training, just thought I'd send you a note to say - thanks! I really enjoyed the LEAD training, especially the active and engaging format. It energized me and has given me a fresh view of my role and responsibilities."

- Randy Miller, Executive Director of Drug Free Marion County