Leadership SWFL

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Benefits of Leadership SWFL

Develop life-long friendships and enduring professional connections
Heighten awareness of fundamental challenges and opportunities in SWFL
Emerge eager to pursue solutions and actively engage in the community
Graduate a more impactful and intentional leader in the region
Explore rare insights and fresh perspectives among a circle of impactful leaders

Who is Leadership SWFL for?

Individuals striving to further their understanding of the region to, in return, flourish into stronger leaders
Business professionals across a range of industries comprise our diverse class
Individuals ready to serve on boards and in other leadership roles in the region
New managers and leaders of teams
New to Southwest Florida area

Time Commitment & Schedule

The 8-month program spans from May to December and consists of a mandatory overnight class retreat and 9 full-day sessions.

Attending program sessions is essential to achieve the program’s full value. To graduate from this program, participants must attend the overnight retreat and a minimum of 7 full sessions. Participants who have more than 2 absences will be dropped from the class.

Leadership SWFL Retreat

Thursday – Friday, May 11 – 12, 2023
Includes mandatory overnight stay

Proposed Class Sessions (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Friday, May 19: Session One
Friday, June 9: Session Two
Friday, June 23: Session Three
Friday, July 21: Session Four
Friday, August 18: Session Five
Friday, September 22: Session Six
Friday, October 20: Session Seven
Friday, November 3: Session Eight
Friday, December 1: Session Nine

* Please note dates and programs are subject to change.

* Programs are all-day sessions unless otherwise noted.

Application Process

Leadership SWFL will accept 40 participants into the class of 2023
Complete the online application in its entirety by April 1, 2023 to be considered for acceptance into the program
Applications will be reviewed, and acceptance results will be given by April 5, 2023