Leadership Essentials from ASPIRE
Leadership Essentials is a six-month leadership development program for emerging leaders offered through Loyola University Maryland, in collaboration with Leadership Howard County. From December – June each year, a diverse cohort of approximately 30 individuals from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors strengthen their leadership skills through full-day sessions, one-on-one coaching, and a community service project.
Core Components
Skill-building Sessions: The full cohort will meet 1-2 times/month for sessions on leadership topics such
as self-awareness, communication skills, high performing teams, conflict management,
and more. Sessions are facilitated by subject matter experts.
Leadership Coaching: Participants will meet one-on-one with a leadership coach twice/month to determine
personal and professional goals, explore challenges at work, and create an action
plan. Coaches will help participants develop critical thinking skills, strengthen
relationships, and manage conflict.
Community Impact Projects: Teams from the cohort will support a local nonprofit and further develop their teamwork,
project management, and communication skills.
Apply
Applications for Leadership Essentials 2024 have closed. Applications for Leadership Essentials 2025 will open in the Summer of 2024 and be due in October 2024. For more information, please contact Katherine Keefe, LE Program Consultant at kkeefe@loyola.edu or schedule an informational meeting. Follow Leadership Essentials on LinkedIn and Facebook
Leadership Essentials is offered in collaboration with Leadership Howard County.
Chris Rahl, Gordon Feinblatt LLC
Great format, presentation of concepts, and plenty of group discussion. The leadership seminar provides real techniques and tools that can be applied to daily challenges.
Stephen Shultz, Brown Advisory
I appreciated the immediate and continued team interaction. The course presented subjects and case studies that I recommend for self-awareness and leadership training.
Michael Bamonti, Loyola University Maryland
The strategic planning seminar was thoughtfully crafted and executed exploration into the topic at hand. The instructor used a creative approach and extensive experience to deliver on the goals of the class.
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