60 leaders begin their journey as the 39th class of the Leadership Louisville program.
Sixty leaders meet for the first time as the Leadership Louisville Class of 2018
Their incredible journey is about to begin! The Leadership Louisville Class of 2018 is a diverse cohort of 60 professional peers who will spend the next 10 months meeting decision makers and examining the issues that matter most to our city. The biggest dividend comes in the form of lifelong friendships and social capital, as they increase their capacity to influence change and innovate the way we do business. 
Alert to leaders of nonprofit agencies 
Just a few of the organizations who have partnered with Ignite Louisville or Encore Louisville teams
Just a few of the organizations who have benefited from Ignite Louisville or Encore Louisville teams.
Any challenges facing your favorite nonprofit? Could their marketing, operations or IT be more effective? Need help from some strategic thinkers? 

Starting this Thursday, July 20th we'll accept proposals from nonprofit leaders who would like to partner with young professionals in Ignite Louisville, or senior leaders in Encore Louisville who are retired or transitioning in their careers. 
Why you don't want to miss the Leadership Louisville Luncheon 
Register today for the Leadership Louisville Luncheon
Join us on August 22nd for the Leadership Louisville Luncheon.
It's the biggest networking lunch of the year, and more than 1,000 of Louisville's best and brightest leaders will be there. Connect, learn and discover how a big-city mayor takes on some of the same challenges our city faces, as we welcome  Mayor of Dallas, Mike Rawlings, former CEO of Pizza Hut. We're going to have BIG FUN with this Texas theme, with BIG surprises!

Thursday, August 22nd
Galt House East
11:30 a.m. -1:15 p.m.

The Leadership Louisville Luncheon is presented by LG&E and KU Energy.
Register now for fall Focus Louisville sessions 
Focus Louisville
If you're ready to step up you civic engagement, and connect with others who share that same interest, you may be ready for Focus Louisville. 

Focus Louisville is the ideal way to learn more about what Louisville has to offer, connect with high-profile leaders, expand networks, gain exposure for your company, and truly engage with Louisville as a citizen.

The Focus Louisville program is presented by Ford.
Deadline for Ignite Louisville applications is August 11th 
Ignite Louisville
If you are moving up in your career, and are ready for a professional development experience that will take you to the next level in your organization and in your community, Ignite Louisville may be for you. 

Do you know a high potential leader you'd like to nominate for the Ignite Louisville program? We'll reach out to them and mention your nomination.

The Ignite Louisville program is presented by Norton Healthcare.
Leadership Louisville Center partnering with Columbia Business School 

Columbia Business School comes to Louisville
September 28-29, 2017 (1.5 days)
Driving Strategic Impact: The Science of Strategy (Executive Green Room)
$1,750

Who it's for:  Designed for senior leaders and emerging executives with significant management responsibility

Exclusively available in Louisville outside of Columbia University, this executive education course will leave participants with a greater ability to analyze and solve strategic problems, effectively address high-priority business issues and better manage stakeholders along the way. 

The Leadership Green Room is presented by Republic Bank Foundation.
Next in the Leadership Green Room 

Manager_s Toolkit_ Great Results begin with Great Questions
August 11, 2017
Manager's Toolkit: Great Results Begin with Great Questions
$450

Who it's for: Designed for first-time supervisors to mid-level managers; also relevant for individual contributors

Learn the brain science behind the importance of questions in thinking and communication, and apply it to close the gap between what you know needs to happen, and how to make it happen. 

The Leadership Green Room is presented by Republic Bank Foundation. 
Photos from recent programs and events
  • June 22, Bingham Fellows at Trilogy
  • June 28, 100 Wise Women featuring Dana Allen and Jackie Keating
  • July 12, Ignite Louisville Fall 2017 at Norton Healthcare
  • July 13, Ignite the Night at the 800 Tower City rooftop - shared on our Facebook page
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