DALLAS CPA SOCIETY – 2012 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
Dear Members:
We would like to formally invite you to submit an application to the 2012 Leadership Development Academy (“LDA”).
In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell writes:
“Leadership is learned over time. And it can be learned. People skills, emotional strength, vision, momentum, and timing are all areas that can and should be learned. Leaders are always learners.”
The LDA is a truly unique program that will provide participants with the opportunity to learn skills crucial to becoming an effective leader.
Criteria for Selection and Eligibility
· Participants generally have three to five years work experience without regard to age. Exceptions may be made based on the circumstances of the individual. For example, if an individual graduated from college 15 years ago and was delayed in their career progression because of family or other obligations, they may still be considered eligible for the program.
· Participants must be a member of the DSCPA (whether in public accounting or industry).
· Participants must commit to attend all seven Leadership Development sessions and be dedicated to completing the reading materials.
Session Descriptions
1. What is Leadership: Discussion of leadership principles, qualities of an effective leader and essential daily practices of an effective leader.
2. The Art of Self-Leadership: Understanding your strengths and weaknesses, taking care of yourself emotionally and physically, taking the initiative to learn, and developing your personal mission.
3. Motivating and Developing Others: How effective leaders motivate and develop the skills of their people.
4. Networking: Topics include how to work a room, establish instant rapport, and make small talk.
5. Public Speaking: Discussion of how to hone your public speaking skills and as a result become a more effective leader.
6. Crucial Conversations: Topics include giving and receiving feedback, resolving conflict, and the art of gracious acceptance.
7. Etiquette: Discussion of etiquette in various business settings.
Time Commitment and Curriculum Calendar
· Seven sessions lasting two hours per session over a seven month period.
· Sessions will be as follows:
o Thursday, June 21, 2012, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
o Thursday, July 19, 2012, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
o Thursday, August 16, 2012, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
o Thursday, September 20, 2012, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
o Thursday, October 18, 2012, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
o Thursday, November 15, 2012, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
o Thursday, December 13, 2012, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
· A mixer will take place on Monday, June 11, 2012, so participants can get acquainted.
· A dinner for participants and significant others will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2012.
The LDA Experience – Video From Prior Participants
The link below is a short clip from participants in the 2010 LDA program:
http://www.2010 Leadership Development Experience
Cost
The cost of the program is $750 which includes reading materials.
Application
An application for the LDA is attached. The deadline for submitting applications to the Dallas Chapter is May 11, 2012. Early submission is encouraged. Applicants will be notified by May 18, 2012.
Questions
Please direct questions to Gala Rowlett at or at 972.960.8311.
Leadership Development Committee
Kenny Broom, Crowe Horwath, LLP
Genny Cordell, Beaird Harris & Co., P.C.
Shari Ellington, Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch, & Ungerman, L.L.P.
Jason Freeman, Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch, & Ungerman, L.L.P.
John Wauson, Weaver, LLP
Bruce Zaret, Weaver, LLP
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If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
John Quincy Adams