6/13/2013 09:20:54 AM
“The most dangerous leadership myth is that
leaders are born-that there is a genetic factor to leadership. That’s nonsense;
in fact, the opposite is true. Leaders are made rather than born.” Author and
leadership consultant Warren Bennis may have penned this much used quote, but
everyone knows it.
Making sure we ‘make’ new community business leaders
is what LEAD (Leadership. Engagement. Action. Development.) GLI is all about. Introduced just this
week, LEAD GLI is a business leadership development program offered exclusively
for employees of GLI’s Top Investors. The six-month comprehensive program is
designed for those who want to enhance their leadership skills, expand their
personal networks and give themselves a much more in-depth understanding of the
region’s economy and economic development strategies. The half-day
sessions will provide class members valuable information about the community’s
opportunities and challenges in the areas such as job creation, entrepreneurial
development, human capital, public policy, and more.
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