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Since 2017, more than 100 rising leaders from businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions and government organizations have graduated from Southeast Michigan’s premiere leadership course designed for mid-level managers — the pool most often tapped for future senior leader roles.
Graduates say the Academy experience helped them build a professional network of like-minded peers from a cross-section of industries. Years later, as they have grown in their careers, they have maintained connections with others from their cohort.
Just announced: 2021 guest speakers include:
- KC Crain, President and CEO, Crain Communications
- Charity Dean, President and CEO, Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance
- Dale Pilger, Senior Director of Philanthropy, Corporate Development, Kettering University
- Carla Sarti, Vice President of Global Business Services, Lear Corp.
Deadline to nominate is Wednesday, April 21. Submit a complimentary nomination here >>
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When: Noon each Thursday April 29-July 1
What: Sessions will be a combination of 2-hour group sessions and small group coaching opportunities.
Where: Sessions are planned to be virtual; if public health conditions permit, we will meet in person at an outdoor TBD session in June.
Guest speakers: To be announced soon.
All participants will receive individualized DISC leadership assessments. Course materials are included; book studies planned: “Atomic Habits” by James Clear; “Think Again” by Adam Grant; and “The Art of Gathering” by Priya Parker. -
The Academy is facilitated by coaches Emily Drake, a licensed counselor, and Todd Connor, an entrepreneur and author; identifying strengths and lifting people up are their super powers.
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Nominations for Crain's Leadership Academy are complimentary. If selected, the cost of tuition for all 11 sessions is $3,450.00 with a $500.00 non-refundable deposit. Click here to nominate a deserving future leader. For any questions about the program, please contact Kristin Bull at kbull@crain.com.
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Professionals with a minimum of 5 years business experience and who are on the fast track for increased responsibility at any level of an organization. The class participants will represent a wide variety of industries as well as the non-profit and government sectors.
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If selected, your nominee will be contacted by Crain's for next steps.
For any questions about the program, please contact Kristin Bull at kbull@crain.com.