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March 1, 2016
Introducing Lisa Buckley Zangari
Director of Learning, Leadership Louisville Center 
Please join us in welcoming Lisa Buckley Zangari (FL '16) to Louisville as the Center's Director of Learning. In this new role, Lisa will guide the growth and development of the recently launched Leadership Green Room and add her expertise and creativity to all learning opportunities offered by the Center. 

Lisa's first official role for the Center will be moderating a lively interview with Carey Smith, CEO of Lexington-based Big Ass Fans, at the 2016 Best of Leadership Summit. 

It's not too late to  register for the March 3rd Summit! 

About Lisa Buckley Zangari
Before joining the Leadership Louisville Center, Lisa spent nine years at 
?What If! Innovation Partners in New York City. While there, she partnered with Fortune 500 executives and their teams to build innovation capability, develop new products/services, launch internal start-ups and nurture more creative corporate cultures. 

Lisa designed and led numerous leadership development programs for companies such as AARP, American Express, AT&T, Citibank, Pfizer, The Hershey Company and more. We're thrilled to have Lisa join our team and call Louisville home.
Meet the newest Focus Louisville graduates
Focus Louisville Fifty-one civic leaders met the talented individuals behind the scenes of Louisville's public school system, social service agencies, arts organizations, Metro Government and more. By day three of the whirlwind adventure known as Focus Louisville, this group was ready to put their energy and talent to work for the greater good. Get to know this group!
Leadership Louisville Center to receive award from Louisville Urban League
Our entire staff is honored to receive the 2016 Arthur M. Walters Champion of Diversity Award from Louisville Urban League! "Nurturing a plentiful pipeline of diverse leaders willing and able to serve our community" has been one of our top strategic goals for the past three years. 

Louisville Urban League The award will be presented at the annual Diversity Soiree and Awards Gala on March 5th at the Louisville Marriott Downtown.
Individual tickets and tables are still available. Learn more
Upcoming workshops
Leadership Green Room
Apr. 13 & 27, 2016, (half days)
Lead Like a Boss: 20 Habits to Become More Successful
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May 19-20, 2016 (full days)
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakes are High

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Jun. 7 & 21, 2016 (full days)
Leading with Vision: Impact Leadership with Vision & Strategic Thinking

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Rip Rippetoe
Rip Rippetoe (LL '16, FL '15) 
 The Louisville Mix - Making it Work
"I experienced a deep awaking of what privilege really meant in my life when we lined up in the room and began taking steps forward and backward based on... life experiences."  

Sean Miranda discovers Game of Thrones plot lines in Frankfort.
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The Best of Leadership Summit is presented by PNC.
Fifth Third Bank
The Leadership Green Room is presented by Fifth Third Bank
Ford
Focus Louisville is presented by Ford.
Berkshire Hathaway
Focus Louisville is supported by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Parks and Weisberg Realtors