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 >>

• 2021 Leadership Academy Highlights

  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.

• About the facilitators

  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.

• How do I nominate someone and is there a fee?

  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.

• What are the participant qualifications?

  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.

• What happens after I nominate someone?

  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.