The Chamber of Gadsden & Etowah County is pleased to offer Professional Leadership Academy, an immersive experience for individuals desiring to enhance their personal leadership capabilities with likeminded professionals in Etowah County. The Chamber has made a commitment to the quality of Etowah County’s future. We are pleased to offer this as a part of Elevate Etowah Society, the premier local program for establishing, training, and supporting a network of aware and knowledgeable citizens ready to take on the challenges of an ever-changing community.
Applications are NOW OPEN. APPLY HERE
Deadline for Applications is Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 5:00 PM
LED BY RICHARD MOBLEY OF THE SEVEN FOUR GROUP, A JOHN MAXWELL TEAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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WHO SHOULD REGISTER?
- Individuals looking to enhance their life purpose
- Professionals looking to elevate their performance
- Leaders looking to enhance core leadership & management competencies
- Managers looking to build higher levels of engagement within their team
- Locals looking to strengthen their network with others in the community
WHY SHOULD I REGISTER?
Whether you chose to work here to live, work or just play in Etowah County, you’ve made a conscious choice to do so thanks to the incredible quality of life and opportunities that are afforded you here. However, as with any great place, there are underlying issues that we can all learn more about with the goal of coming together around solutions.
At The Chamber we believe in creating change and supporting innovation and that it will begin with a firm commitment to seriously analyze our challenges and to identify, educate, train, and support our business leaders to shed a light on those issues. We are making the commitment develop the intelligent, creative and energetic local leadership network that is essential for the community to achieve its full potential.
PROGRAM DETAILS
The Professional Leadership Academy brings together an elite set of 12 professionals from around Etowah County serving the community. The program is intended to help participants develop strong values-based leadership skills, create a broad network of confidants, as well as build trust and consistency between agencies.
The program is a framework that employs a continuous process that is always cycling and looping back. It is a flow from inside reflection to outside action with relationships as a constant backdrop. It is developed through a thoughtful process that helps people discover a deeper sense of themselves, their values, their beliefs, and their purpose.
The thinking is fostered by a set of universal leadership principles and leading practices organized around character development, skillful actions and relationship building. A significant premise is that leadership engages us in other people’s lives, and before inserting ourselves, all of us should know how to lead our own lives first.
Each participant will have the opportunity to earn a Community Leadership Certificate by completing 5 courses throughout the session.
SCHEDULE
All classes will meet in the Board Room of The Chamber at One Commerce Square, from 7:45 am until 1 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. All courses must be attended to receive a certificate of completion.
- January 29, 2025 Foundational Leadership Principals and Practices
- February 26, 2025 Foundational Leadership Principals and Practices, continued
- March 26, 2025 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Styles
- April 30, 2025 Personal and Professional Communication and Teamwork
- May 28, 2025 People Management, Relationship Building, Problem-Solving & Case Study Team Assignment, graduation
OUTCOMES
- Sharpen your skills and strengthen your character
- Gain increased insight into your core values
- Identify your key strengths and how you can use them in personal and professional development
- Real tools and resources to address critical and difficult conversations that bring positive results
- Methods of negotiation and active persuasion to build consensus around activities and ideas
- A certificate of completion for the Professional Leadership Academy
TUITION
Applications are NOW OPEN. APPLY HERE
Deadline for Applications is Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 5:00 PM
- Members: $1000 members
- General Public: $1500 public
CURRICULUM OUTLINE
The following are the core leadership curriculum components that will be in The Gadsden Etowah County Chamber Professional Leadership Academy sessions.
- Foundational Leadership Principles & Practices
- Leadership Growth (self-development)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Strategic Thinking
- People Management
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
JANUARY 22, 2025
Session 1. - Foundational Leadership Principles & Practices
- Introduction -What is Leadership? -
- What Is Your Leadership Value?
- The Law of the Lid -Leadership Ability Determines a Person's Level of Effectiveness
- The Law of Intentionality
- Growth Gap Traps
- Transition to Intentional Growth
- The Law of Awareness – You must know yourself to grow yourself
- Inventory – Strengths/Skill Set & Weaknesses
- Time Management
- DISC Assessment & Training
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Session 2. - Foundational Leadership Principles & Practices
- The Law of the Mirror - You Must See Value In Yourself To Add Value To Yourself
- The Law of Reflection - Learning To Pause Allows Growth To Catch Up With You
- The Power of Pausing
- Reflection
- The Law of the Ladder - Character Growth Determines the Height of Your Personal Growth
- The Daily Dozen
- Panel Discussion with Community Leaders - On leadership needs and opportunities in Etowah County.
MARCH 26, 2025
Session 3. - Emotional Intelligence - Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy & Social/Soft Skills
- What is Emotional Intelligence?
- Why Should Leaders and Organizations Focus on Emotional Intelligence
- Attributes of a Leader with High Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional Intelligence Assessment Test
- How Do You Improve Your Soft Skills
- Exercises to Master Emotional Intelligence
- The Five Levels of Leadership
- 7 Leadership Styles - Description, Pros & Cons
APRIL 23, 2025
Session 4. - Principles and Practices of Personal and Professional COMMUNICATION & TEAMWORK
- 5 Communication Connecting Principles
- 5 Communication Connecting Practices
- Communication Practical Tips
- Practicing Good Communication Relationship Building
- Leadership Communication In Practice
- Principles and Practices of Personal and Professional TEAMWORK
- The Law of Significance
- The Law of the Big Picture
- The Law of the Niche
- The Law of Mount Everest
- The Law of the Chain
- The Law of Countability
- Qualities of a Great Team
MAY 28, 2025
Session 5. - People Management, Relationship Building, Problem-Solving, & Case Study Team Assignment
- Why Are Strong Relationships Essential to Business and Career Success?
- What Are Essential Traits of Strong and Meaningful Relationships?
- Ways to Build Positive Relationships
- Conflict Resolution
- Difficult Employees
At the conclusion of Session 5, pre-assigned groups will present presentations and participate in a graduation ceremony.
Richard Mobley Biography
At The Seven Four Group, we believe in the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership. For over a decade, our principal officer, Richard Mobley, has been at the helm, guiding individuals and teams toward becoming the best versions of themselves both in business and personal life.
Drawing from a wealth of experience as a successful corporate executive and an international leadership coach, Richard brings a unique perspective to leadership coaching, mentoring, and training. He is renowned for his keen observations of people and businesses, always with a Kingdom-minded focus, making him uniquely qualified to help you lead yourself, your team, and others effectively.
Our services are tailored for those who understand the profound impact of purposeful leadership on their personal and professional growth. At The Seven Four Group, we are committed to empowering you to reach your fullest potential through practical, insightful, and values-based strategies.
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