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"ELI was outstanding. From the pre-course work, the
Life-Line Exercise, to finishing with Leadership Project
presentations, I was energized and inspired by academic
experts and by the law enforcement leaders sharing the
experience with me. ELI courses created an environment
where the focus was on personal passion and purpose, and
how that defined leadership. My personal ELI takeaways
included policing/leading for the best possible result,
leadership is what you are doing to change the world to
make it better, leadership is strengthening public trust with
every contact, every task, every day, and an emphasis on a
quote by Dr. Maya Angelou “I’ve learned that people will
forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but
people will never forget how you made them feel.” ELI made
a lasting impression on me and I cannot imagine forgetting
how the experience made me feel."
—Chief Amy Christey, Pacific Grove
"ELI gave me a unique perspective into leadership,
management, and organizational change through business,
private sector, and academia lenses. The experience has
given me a new-found excitement about making positive
changes in myself, my organization, and my community. It
was an honor to be a member of the inaugural class of ELI
and I highly recommend the program to any law enforcement
executive who wants to broaden their perspectives on our
noble profession and learn from some of the brightest minds
I had the honor of working with."
—Lieutenant Jennifer Uyeda, Torrance Police Department
"This course is taught by well-respected members of
academia who bring new concepts and innovation to Peter
F. Drucker's theories of management and leadership. "
—Deputy Chief Matt Madden, Chico Police Department
"In 24 years of law enforcement, I have never attended a
more engaging, impactful course. From the instructors
and content, to the facilities and design of the course, all
aspects of this class were impactful and beneficial for me in
my executive, leadership role. I would recommend anyone
interested in growing your leadership skills in ways you
thought not possible to attend his course. "
—Commander David Dickey, Ventura Police Department
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