(828) 526-0173 | [email protected] | Copyright 2024 – All Rights Reserved.
Leadership Highlands
Written By: Kara Addy | Issue: March 2023
The re-established Leadership Highlands program delivers a fresh batch of visionaries.
Leadership Highlands 2022
When we decided to resurrect the Leadership Highlands program after a hiatus, it was because we saw the opportunity to connect the wealth of talented, civic-minded professionals in our community with organizations that would benefit from their engagement.
Those selected for the 2022 class took part in an eight-month curriculum that included a retreat, a series of classes and enrichment workshops and projects that enhanced their knowledge of Highlands and leadership skills. By the time their graduation ceremony rolled around in November, their connection to each other had moved beyond networking to true, lasting friendships.
Here’s how the program works: Each month, a local expert shares their knowledge on a particular topic, from Highlands’ history to economic development to education, the arts, outdoor recreation and more. Skills are developed through principle-based decision-making and team-building exercises. The program ensures that everyone is guaranteed to learn something.
With the Leadership Highlands 2023 class selected, year two of the resurrected program is underway. Members of both classes were selected by a committee comprised of our staff, Board of Directors members and previous program participants. Selection criteria included civic involvement, leadership potential, diversity of perspective and commitment – both to the program and to our community.
We salute both classes and can’t wait to see how they make Highlands a great place to live, work, do business and visit.
