Essential (Leadership)

Though you are already connected in the community, you will discover your Essential classmates are just outside your current circles of influence. However, they will become your best collaborators, advisers, supporters, and community resources.

You will leave with a deeper understanding of your leadership style and the issues of the day, and will have developed lasting relationships that result in the innovative and collaborative problem solving for transformational leadership.

Essential participants reflect the diversity of Greater Austin, ensuring different experiences and points of view are brought to the program.

By focusing on regional issues, deepening leadership skills, and building relationships with others equally committed to their community, alumni are poised to have increased impact through their civic engagement.