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Leadership Program DaysLearning, Sharing, ExploringPam NewmanProgram Days focused on ourcommunity history, the community economicdevelopment current and future plans, a look intolocal government, the not-for-profit sector and twoProgram Days specifically investigating how economicdevelopment is effected by two community issues -Education and Crime & Safety. Also included was aspecial look into Ethics in Leadership.The Leadership skills developed were the concept ofServant/Authentic Leadership, Learning Styles, Stepsto Performing Communities, Creativity/Innovation,Collaboration, Visioning, Appreciation and Celebration.In addition, we focused on personal leadershipdevelopment through the Mind/Body/Spirit day.Other learning experiences included a visit to the SouthBend Common Council, St. Joseph County Council, aSchool Board meeting and the Police Ride-Alongs.Project Teams were identified at the Retreat andcompleted by April.The year concluded with developing Personal MissionStatements and making a commitment to take action inour community. We celebrated with a Commencement/Graduation Luncheon emphasizing “Live the Bend”.“Those who lead collaborative efforts - transforming, facilitative, servant leaders – relyon both a vision of leadership and new skills and behaviors to help communities andorganizations realize their visions, solve problems, and get results.” - David ChrislipLooking over the“Studebaker Corridor”, PatMcMahon’s tour focusingon the past, present andfuture of our communitycontinues to be a popularstarting point for theprogram year.Working together, classmates discuss their “visions for apreferred community”.Explaining how they are “Looking through LeadershipLenses” are Larry LaTarte, John Haferkamp andRyann DeMoss.12 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka
Leadership Program Days“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,committed citizens can change the world.Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”- Margaret MeadDiversifiedperspectives.What do you see?Participants expresstheir creativity!Classmatesdemonstratea PerformingCommunity.Board membersMatt Moneyand Amy Hillvolunteer duringthe simulation.Participants simulate “Movingthrough the System” at GoodwillIndustries, seeing the worldthrough the eyes of those weserve. Maurice Pearl and LeoPreimer look to see, “Is this wherewe go?”Board member Carla Crittendondiscusses getting a bank accountwith Cory Hamel.Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 13
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