LT ’19 Application Worksheet

Leadership Tampa Class of 2019 Application Worksheet

This worksheet is provided to assist you with completing the Application to join Leadership Tampa’s Class of 2019. It is for your use only. This may not be attached to the application or used as a substitute. This is provided to assist you with formulating your answers. You may copy and paste any answers here into the application form.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

Candidate Name *

Nickname / Preferred Name

Home Address *

Home Phone *

Cell Phone *

Email *

How long have you lived in the Greater Tampa area? *

Optional Information

This information is helpful to ensure we meet our core value of a diverse class and environment.

Birth Date

Ethnicity

Gender

Industry

Employment Information

Current Employer *

Date of Hire *

Title *

Work Address *

Business Phone *

Extension

Education

Begin with college(s), advanced degrees and/or specialized training.

Name *

Location *

Dates of Attendance (From-To) *

Degree *

Name

Location

Dates of Attendance (From-To)

Degree

Special Awards/Honors received. (Limit 125 words).

Leadership Training

Did you attend a Leadership Tampa Information Session? (Yes/No) *

If yes, what date(s) did you attend? (Apr. 3;Apr. 12;Apr. 16;Apr. 25)

Have you completed a community leadership program in another locality? (Yes/No)*

If yes, what was the program name, location and the year of completion? (Include up to 2, starting with the most recent.)

Have you completed other leadership programs through your workplace? (Yes/No)*

If yes, what was the program name, location and the year of completion? (Include up to 2, starting with the most recent.)

Professional Accomplishments

This section provides an opportunity to share significant professional accomplishments you achieved through your employment.

Describe the leadership roles you have demonstrated within your organization. (Limit 250 words).*

What do you consider your most important professional accomplishment? (Limit 250 words). *

Greater Tampa Area Challenges & Assets

This section provides a chance for you to expand upon what you feel are the greatest strengths and opportunities for the Tampa Bay area.

What do you feel are the three most challenging issues facing the Greater Tampa area and why?

Challenge 1 (Limit 125 words). *

Challenge 2 (Limit 125 words). *

Challenge 3 (Limit 125 words). *

What do you feel are the three greatest assets of the Greater Tampa area and why?

Asset 1(Limit 125 words). *

Asset 2 (Limit 125 words).*

Asset 3 (Limit 125 words).*

Choose ONE of the issues or assets listed above and describe how you would work to solve the issue or further develop the asset. (Limit 250 words). *

Community Involvement

It is important to capture the extent of your volunteer activities outside of work, including any leadership roles and any demonstrated impact as a result of your involvement. List your current involvement in the community. These activities can include, but are not limited to, community organizations, church, children’s school or industry organizations. If you recently relocated to the Tampa Bay area, it is acceptable to list involvement from the community you most recent resided.

Organization 1 *

Position *

Dates (From-To) *

Describe Responsibility and Accomplishments (Limit 125 words). *

Organization 2 *

Position *

Dates (From-To) *

Describe Responsibility and Accomplishments (Limit 125 words). *

Organization 3 *

Position *

Dates (From-To) *

Describe Responsibility and Accomplishments (Limit 125 words). *

Choose one of the community leadership positions listed above and explain why that was your most significant community leadership position to date and the major outcomes. (Limit 250 words). *

Work Sponsors

The Leadership Tampa Rules of Conduct & Commitment must be signed by your CEO and your immediate supervisor. If you do not have an immediate supervisor, please explain. It is important your company or organization fully supports the Leadership Tampa nine-month program and is aware of your time commitment, including mandatory retreats, the absentee policy, and the financial obligation.

Work Sponsor 1 Name *

Title *

Organization *

Phone Number *

Email *

Work Sponsor 2 Name *

Title *

Company *

Phone Number *

Email *

Personal Recommendations

List two people other than your work sponsors who are knowledgeable about your leadership performance and potential. Please upload a letter of recommendation from only one of the persons listed below. Only one letter will be accepted.

Personal Recommendation 1 Name *

Title *

Company *

Phone Number *

Email *

Personal Recommendation 2 Name *

Title *

Company *

Phone Number *

Email *

Supporting Materials

Please upload a letter of recommendation from only one of the personal recommendations listed above. Only one letter will be accepted. (Letters from work sponsors may not be submitted.) *

Print, sign, scan and upload the Leadership Tampa Rules of Conduct & Commitment. *

Please upload your resume. (Limit 2 pages.) *

Upload your headshot photo (we only accept high-resolution color photos in JPG format.) *

1