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LSM EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM (LEAP)

Kickstart Your Collaborative Capabilities with Emerging Leaders

Whether you’re a born leader or self-made, the Leadership Southern Maryland Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) provides a series of six “experiences,” to facilitate, foster, and refine your individual leadership understanding and abilities via structured course curriculum focused on self-discovery, teamwork, and networking.

Candidate Eligibility

Classes are limited to 25 participants, who must:

Live OR work in Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary’s County
Be at least 21 years old
Have a minimum of three years of work experience
Demonstrate community involvement
Have full support of the organization he or she represents

Key Benefits of the Program

Provides a better understanding of leadership styles and abilities
Enhances a participant’s teamwork skills and provides the opportunity to collaborate with peers
Provides an open and accepting environment for participants to grow as they build their own diverse network of colleagues

What to Expect

Full participation in each of the six “experiences,” generally from 8:00am until 5:30pm (including a social/networking hour)
Participation in a class service project that may have some tasks to be completed outside of classroom hours
Attendance at all LEAP program sessions; those who miss more than the equivalent of one (1) program day (8 total hours) will be ineligible to complete the program and will forfeit their tuition.

Tuition

Class tuition of $1,950 per participant by check or $2,150 by credit card (applicants may secure the sponsorship of a business/organization to pay the tuition)
Tuition may be paid online or by mailing a check to Leadership Southern Maryland, P. O. Box 524, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Payment plans are available, and arrangements may be made with the LSM office.

Class of 2022 LEAP Session Dates

Participation is critical to the success of the Emerging Leaders Program, therefore missing one session day (or 8 hours) prevents a participant from graduating from the LSM program.

January 21, 2022 – Packet pick-up
January 28, 2022 – Session 1 (mandatory)
February 25, 2022 – Session 2
March 25, 2022 – Session 3
April 22, 2022 – Session 4
May 13, 2022 – Session 5
June 24, 2022 – Session 6

Class of 2027 LEAP Sessions

January 15, 2027 – Welcoming: LEAP Orientation (mandatory)
January 29, 2027 – Discovering the Leader Within: Personal Mastery
February 26, 2027 – Connecting with Others: Mentoring, Coaching, & Networking
March 19, 2027 – Navigating Change: Innovation Leadership
April 23, 2027 – Collaborating Dynamically: Interpersonal Communication
May 21, 2027 – Stewarding: Servant Leadership
June 4, 2027 – Reflecting: Closing Retreat
June 11, 2027 – Graduation Ceremony (jointly with the Executive Program)

Tuition

Class tuition of $2,500 per participant by check or $2,700 by credit card. Most participants secure the sponsorship of a business/organization to pay the tuition. A limited number of scholarships are available for participants from 501(c)(3) nonprofits and small businesses (< 15 employees).
Tuition may be paid online or by mailing a check to Leadership Southern Maryland, P.O. Box 524, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Payment plans are available. Arrangements may be made with the LSM office.

Information Receptions

LEAP Information Receptions provide applicants with a more complete understanding of the program and the application process. They are also a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and to meet LEAP alumni.

Virtual Information Session: Tuesday, June 23, 5-6pm, Zoom
Information Reception & Coffee Hour: Tuesday, July 21, 9:30-10:30am, The Beanery & Café, Patuxent Plaza, Solomons, MD 20688
Information Reception & Coffee Hour: Thursday, August 13, 9:30-10:30am, Charles County location, TBA
Virtual Information Session: Thursday, September 10, 5-6pm, Zoom

Advance registration is required. Click HERE or below to register. For questions, email [email protected].

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