Community Leadership Program
What the La Crosse Area Community Leadership Program Offers
The La Crosse Area Community Leadership Program is unlike any other program you will experience and is guaranteed to provide greater insight into the community in which you live, a better understanding of how others think, how you handle differences and how other leaders work through those issues. Upon graduation, you become a member of our esteemed Alumni group that is equipped to help build the community’s future.
Many graduates find this program uncovers something within that they didn’t know existed and transforms them into a more effective leader and citizen. They stay engaged in the community and contribute to vital improvement efforts including public office, business, arts, social services and community civic organizations.
Sessions-
1st- Oct. 5th
2nd- November 19th
3rd- December 17th
4th- January 21st
5th- February 18th
6th- March 24th
7th- April 21st
8th- May 19th
What Participants Will Gain
- Knowledge of themselves and how to utilize their strengths
- A new network of professionals
- A passion to improve our community
- How to work together with a diverse team for common good
- Understand the community impact of your decisions
- Enhanced leadership through strength & weakness finding
What Employers Will Gain
- Engages your leaders in the community, connecting their job, your company, & greater needs
- Identifies employees’ strengths and how to work well with others
- Improves employees’ vision for “big picture” thinking
- Enhances self-awareness, improving their abilities to lead others
Program Facilitator - Tom Thibodeau
Distinguished Professor of Servant Leadership Director, Master of Arts in Servant Leadership
Tom is a distinguished professor of Servant Leadership in the College of Business and Leadership. He is the first person to be appointed as the Distinguished Professor of Servant Leadership for Viterbo and is also graduate faculty member. Tom is nationally recognized for his work in servant leadership and presents regularly around the country.
Program Investment
Chamber Members
- Tuition payment includes all materials and refreshments.
Non-Chamber Members
- Tuition payment includes all materials and refreshments.
How the Program Works
Participants must commit to eight half-day sessions once a month from October through May. Sessions are held the third Tuesday of the month between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Locations and Speakers will vary and will be announced prior to each session.