REALIZE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL AS AN EXECUTIVE LEADER
The Executive Leadership Institute is a nine-month leadership training program for high level business professionals that begins in September and continues with monthly class sessions until graduation and pinning ceremony in May. This new offering convenes senior executives from the region’s leading organizations to build the critical capabilities required to lead and thrive in a world of increasing uncertainty and volatility.

One day a month, the participants attend the sessions which are scheduled from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at various locations across the greater Bristol area. Applicant’s participation on these scheduled days is required for successful completion.

The Executive Leadership Institute cohort-design program further builds and defines executive’s knowledge of technologies and trends and how to leverage them in their organizations, sharpen and expand their leadership skills and cultivate an exclusive network of peers and mentors. The program is designed around core principles and goals to drive sustained personal and organizational performance: Leadership, Strategy & Execution.

Your success as a leader ultimately depends on persuading others to adopt and run with your winning ideas. This program combines research with compelling interactive learning to improve your ability to work with and through others to drive business success.

This program is for you if you desire to build the confidence to achieve personal and professional goals, to gain a deeper understanding of your role in the organization, and the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience through customized developmental opportunities.

“Your effectiveness as a senior leader is measured by the performance of the leaders you manage. They rely on your ability to align, inspire, and drive business results.”

COHORT LEGACY PROJECT
Leadership, and legacy, is for all people who want to make an impact beyond the execution of their assigned tasks. Beyond participation and successfully completing class sessions, each cohort will define a community/region project that will identify a need and provide the roadmap for addressing said need.

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS
The benefits of participating in the Executive Leadership Institute
• Provides an opportunity to meet other business leaders and create a professional network within the Bristol community.
• Increases visibility of individual and their sponsoring organization.
• Provides the opportunity to serve the community through the legacy projects.
• Allows cohort participants exposure to develop refined leadership skills and strategies to apply these newly acquired skills.
• Increases your awareness of programs, issues, and opportunities that exist in the community.

REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE
• Applicants must be 21 or over to apply.
• Application and participant agreement must be completed and submitted.
• Attendance at all program days is expected as successful completion is built on the learning modules and exposure to trainings and high-level leader modeling/coaching.

CLASS SCHEDULE/TOPICS
Dates, times or locations are subject to change, the attached program schedule is for informational and planning purposes only. Classes will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on program days. Institute participants will be notified two weeks prior to the class of any change in location or topic when possible.

Session topics are designed to develop a strategic leadership focus, lead change and drive innovation in your organization, increase your influence and persuasion and develop a competitive advantage, among others. Topics include leadership essentials, conflict resolution, servant leadership, financial oversight, business development strategies, serving the public in an elected capacity, media engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, mentoring and coaching, accountability, influence & negotiation, change management, among many others.

ATTIRE
In general, the appropriate attire for sessions is business professional.
If additional attire is suggested for other portions of the session, it will be noted in pre-session emails. It is strongly suggested that you check the weather before all sessions.

TUITION
Non-refundable tuition is $2,500. The tuition includes the retreat expenses, food & beverages, trainers, materials, and administrative costs for the entire nine-month program.

The selection criterion for participation is based on:
• Application information.
• Recognized leadership ability.
• Attaining a diverse range of leaders.
• Demonstrated commitment, motivation, and interest to serve the community.

2022 - 2023 INSTITUTE SCHEDULE
Program days listed below. Please note that locations and topics may be interchanged.
**Latest research and materials will be provided to all cohort participants.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS AND VENUES ARE STILL BEING CONFIRMED AND MAY CHANGE****

OPENING SESSION/RETREAT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Session Overview: Personal Mission Statements & Leadership Assessments, Sorensen Institute leadership workshop, Civic Action Plan (Legacy Project), Professional Headshots, and more...
Up-close and personal insights with Jim McGlothlin, The United Company
tentative** The day is capped with a reception at The Olde Farm.
Location: **tentative The Olde Farm, Party Barn (Venue sponsor)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022 from 7:15 – 8:30 a.m.
Institute Cohort Introduction at First Friday Business Briefing
Location: King University Dining Hall

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Session Overview: Dale Carnegie workshops: Corporate Culture Under Pressure, How Leaders Can Respond to Build a Better Organization & Managers Matter - Harry Abplanalp Jr., MBA
Conversations/exposure with executive community leader
LOCATION: TBA

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Session Overview: Leadership and Coaching Essentials: Mark Hecht, 35-year retired Executive from Eastman who participated in the global growth of Eastman Chemical Company, will lead the Cohort though “Coaching the people you lead to discover, learn and grow”. Inspiring and leading excellence among teams, creating competitive advantage, intentionality about the work environment created as a leader and focusing on the strengths of yourself and your team members.
Conversations/exposure with executive community leader
Location: The Summit Companies

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2022 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Session Overview: Servant leadership and public/elected service: Servant community board leadership, financial oversight, leading with credibility and character, running for/serving in elected capacity, trust, civility & respect in the political conversation, media engagement/interview training, ethics in campaigns, message development & delivery, roles and responsibilities of candidates & managers, and more.
Conversations/exposure with executive community leader
Location: TBA

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Session Overview: Communication!, conflict resolution, dealing with change, problem-solving, leading innovation, virtual leadership, building trust & respect, managing effective meetings, time & energy management, and more.
Conversations/exposure with executive community leader
Location: TBA

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2023 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Session Overview: OUR ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Economic Development partnerships, regional collaboration, Census data – impacts & opportunities, Bristol 2040 Visioning strategy & implementation, GO Virginia, Virginia Tobacco Commission, Networks Sullivan Partnership, Federal Reserve update, and more.
Conversations/exposure with executive community leader
Location: TBA

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Session Overview: The Leader’s Toolbox: Public speaking, building powerful presentations, the art of influence and persuasion, collaboration, goal setting, negotiating your position, personal well-being, the importance of global orientation, purpose/vision/values, “It’s lonely at the top”, avoiding HR nightmares, and more.
Conversations/exposure with executive community leader
Location: TBA

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Session Overview: Generations Training/Diversity Equity & Inclusion Training: Maximizing the strengths of a multi-generational workforce and how organizations benefit from differences (how to understand and connect diverse perspectives to fuel sustainable success) with Jessica Stollings-Holder – national speaker, trainer, author & researcher who empowers leaders to think differently about differences and turns obstacles into opportunities.
Conversations/exposure with executive community leader
Location: TBA

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 from 7:15-8:30 a.m.
Institute Graduate Recognition at First Friday Business Briefing
Location: King University Dining Hall

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023
GRADUATION/PINNING CEREMONY
Legacy Project presentations
Location: TBA