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Imagine the next generation of leaders in our community \u2014 confident, skilled, and ready to make things happen. That\u2019s what The Leadership Edge is all about. Participants will learn directly from successful business, education, government, and nonprofit leaders who have achieved their goals. They\u2019ll uncover their own strengths, master the art of building and inspiring teams, and learn tools to turn vision into reality. This isn\u2019t theory \u2014 it\u2019s real-world, led by people who have excelled to the highest levels. This is where leaders are made \u2014 and where their edge begins.<\/p>\n

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We have so much more good to do in the world!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We need more people ready to lead teams and projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Leadership Edge consists of 7 interactive sessions, three of them in-person over four months. Each session features offline reading, participative learning, mentoring, and hands-on leadership experience.<\/p>\n

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Kickoff Session<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Summer Break<\/strong><\/h4>\n

(mentoring and application)<\/td>\n

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Final Session<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

March 12, 2026
9:00 – 2:00<\/td>\n		June – August 2026<\/td>\nOctober 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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  1. This program is for emerging leaders who desire to build their leadership skills and gain experience in a safe environment outside their day-to-day work environment.<\/li>\n
  2. While we hope you are a Rotarian, it is not a required. This is leadership skill development that will be useful in all aspects of your life.<\/li>\n
  3. Applicants should have the sponsorship and support of their local Rotary club.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \"\"<\/td>\nFinding your strengths and leading within them<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \"\"<\/td>\nBuilding a team and the culture of that team<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \"\"<\/td>\nLeading strategically–creating vision, goals, and plans<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \"\"<\/td>\nLeading organicational change<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \"\"<\/td>\nPlanning and executing projects<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    \"\"<\/strong><\/td>\nStronger leaders for Rotary club, teams, and projects<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \"\"<\/strong><\/td>\nPrepared leaders ready to make Rotary clubs better<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \"\"<\/strong><\/td>\nMore people to lead doing good in the world<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \"\"<\/strong><\/td>\nRecruiting for potential members and engaging current members<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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