Community Leadership Program
What the La Crosse Area Community Leadership Program Offers
The 2021-22 La Crosse Area Community Leadership Program began October 20, 2021. However, a few spots remain to join the class starting in November, and running through May 2022. Reach out by November 1st if interested.
Unlike any other leadership program you have experienced, the La Crosse Area Community Leadership program introduces you to the core aspects of our economy, connects you with local leaders, and infuses your leadership style with a powerful perspective of community interdependence. As a member of the La Crosse Area Community Leadership class, you will:
- Gain an understanding of Greater La Crosse and the complex interplay of our area, including:
- the rivers, bluffs, and Driftless Region
- civil service and public office
- our courts and justice system
- public health, including mental health
- economic development and talent attraction
- the arts
- diversity, equity, and inclusion, and more.
- Get hands-on experience with local volunteering, as you work in small groups to assist an organization with a community service project.
- Grow your cross-industry network of local leaders, and meet new people.
- Be challenged to take an active leadership role in your community and your business, in a way that fits you best.
This leadership program is fantastic for those new to the La Crosse Area as well as those who have called this region home for years. Participants will develop their leadership skills and gain a new perspective to enhance their roles in the workplace, on non-profit boards, at home, as a volunteer, and as a community member.
Meeting Frequency: The group meets monthly, from October, 2021, to May 18, 2022 for a half-day session from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m on the third Wednesday of the month.
Facilitator: La Crosse Area Community Leadership Program is facilitated by Tom Thibodeau, Distinguished Professor of Servant Leadership and graduate faculty member at Viterbo University. Tom is well-recognized locally and nationally for his work in servant leadership.
Class of 2021-22 Dates
October 20, 2021
November 17, 2021
December 15, 2021
January 19, 2022
February 16, 2022
March 16, 2022
April 20, 2022
May 18, 2022
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.