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A BOUT L EADERSHIP L AKELAND
planning for the future requires an understanding of the
many different components of the community. leadership
lakeland focuses on major areas of community interest
and concern including government and politics, economic
development, the environment, criminal justice, business,
the arts, education, communications and the media, and
health and human services.
e leadership lakeland experience begins in august
with an orientation and reception honoring the new
class, followed by an opening retreat in September.
from october through may, the class meets once
a month with a mid-Year retreat held in January.
Sessions are held at various locations throughout the
community relevant to the topic of the month. this
format provides the participants with a broad
perspective that includes hands-on experiences.
In may, the program concludes with a closing retreat
and graduation.
established in 1983 by the lakeland chamber of
commerce, leadership lakeland is an annual program
designed to identify leadership and enhance existing
leadership in our community. leadership lakeland
does not take public policy positions or advocate any
individual viewpoint. e program unites leaders from
diverse backgrounds and perspectives to improve their
ability to lead effectively, offering its members a broad
range of experiences and insights about the community,
its people, its needs, and its services.
leadership lakeland has a lasting impact on the quality
and effectiveness of the leadership in our community.
e greatest wealth of a community lies in the quality
of its leadership.
L EADERSHIP L AKELAND C RITERIA
e participants in this program were selected from
applicants representing businesses, public and private
agencies, and civic and professional organizations
throughout the lakeland area. the final selection of
members to make up class XXXVI was made by a
Selection committee. Some of the criteria considered are
as follows:
L EADERSHIP L AKELAND
• have the candidates reached a responsible level in
their chosen careers?
• have they demonstrated a commitment to serve the
community?
• do they have the time and resources to give community
service?
• do candidates represent a cross-section of the business
community, including government, education,
community service volunteers, and professionals?