LEAD Champaign County 2022
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
9-week course held on Thursday each week beginning on August 25 and ending October 27. Times will vary week to week. Please see complete 9-week schedule below for details.
Location
All sessions will be held in person. Session location will vary week to week.
Fees/Admission
Early Bird Registration: $525 (Now through August 11) - discount will be automatically applied at registration.
Late Registration: $625 (August 11 - 25 )
Contact Information
(217) 359-1791
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Description
WE ARE SOLD OUT.
LEAD Champaign County is designed to mold young professionals into strong local leaders. Participants will gain confidence, knowledge, professionalism and new leadership skills they can bring back to their place of employment. The program is a great way to connect young professionals with their peers and build strong business relationships. The value of establishing a business peer network is beneficial to both the employee and your employer.
All sessions will be held in person. Unless otherwise noted, all sessions will take place at the Chamber office - 303 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign.
The Chamber complies with the state mandate and asks that members follow the CDC guidelines and/or state mandate at Chamber functions. While masking is now optional, please remember that people will have different comfort levels as we return to in-person events. Handshaking and standing close may still make people uneasy. Bring your best fist bump, reconnect, learn and enjoy.
LEAD Champaign County Mission:
Attract and identify the next generation of community leaders in order to grow Champaign County. Connect young professionals with the surrounding community through unique opportunities in the area of service, leadership, and advocacy. Engage young professionals to have a vested interest in the success of our community.
Complete 9-Week Schedule:
Thursday, August 25
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Kick-Off Event
Papa Del's - 1201 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
To kick off LEAD Champaign County, participants will gather together at Papa Del's to meet and get to know each other better over some pizza and drinks. Participants will be given further additional materials and details about the class.
Thursday, September 1
9:00 a.m. - NOON
Allerton Challenge Course
Allerton Park & Retreat Center - 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 61856
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes are best) and bring water if needed. This will be an outdoor, (light) physical activity. Please plan and dress accordingly.
Thursday, September 8
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Grafton Strength Finder
Presented by Gayle Spencer, Illinois Leadership Center
Participants will complete the Clifton Strengths assessment to uncover their top 5 strengths. Gayle will lead participants through personalized reports to uncover, unlock and maximize potential.
Thursday, September 15
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Resiliency and Leadership - The Inextricable Link
Presented by Lynne Barnes, Retired President of Carle Foundation Hospital
Lynne Barnes will discuss the power of being an honorable leader. When you become a role model that people look up to you, you also increase your credibility and influence.
Thursday, September 22
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Leadership Panel
Hear from local leaders about their path to the leadership roles they currently serve in. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions from local CEO's, high level managers and local elected officials.
Thursday, September 29
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Leadership vs. Management
Presented by CAPT. Anthony Corapi, Chief Operating Officer, High School of St. Thomas More
Leadership and management are two very different things. Anthony will discuss the differences between the two and how you can become a better leader by understanding the two concepts.
Thursday, October 6
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Presented by Jerris Duncan, Business Coach
Jerris will discuss the three C's of communication and how they can be used to communicate more effectively in the workplace and beyond.
Thursday, October 13
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Book Discussion
Facilitated discussion reviewing the book assigned at the beginning of the course. In addition to active participation in the discussion, a one-page reflection report will be due as well.
Thursday, October 20
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Etiquette Luncheon & Graduation
I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center
Presented by Patricia Simpson, Game-Changing Etiquette
Participants will receive a crash course on the basics of business dining etiquette from Patricia Simpson of Game-Changing Etiquette. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to feel comfortable and confident at your next business meal.
*Times may be subject to change. Updated information will be sent to participants as it becomes available.
Questions? Contact Kelsie Woelfle at kelsiew@champaigncounty.org.
