On 3-6 December 2008, the Entrepreneurs' Organization held its inaugural Global Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C., USA. Twenty-five of the organization's current and aspiring leaders gathered for the learning event, which was chaired by EO Seattle member Erick Slabaugh. With an overall rating of 9.6 (out of 10), the Leadership Academy was a resounding success!
The purpose of this education-oriented program is to focus on the different types of leadership skills one needs to be an effective leader in EO and beyond. The event provides an enhanced philosophical- and skills-based orientation of leadership that the participants can employ to the benefit of their fellow members, businesses and communities.
It is EO's intent to foster development of leadership throughout our Global membership and within our professional staff. And t
his innovative event ties in perfectly with the "Leadership" aspect of our T.E.A.L. initiative, as it ensures that the organization will be in good hands for years to come. One of the greatest benefits an EO member can leverage is the ability to become an EO leader at the chapter or global level. By honing their leadership skills within the organization, they not only become a better EO leader, they can go back to their company, community and family a stronger person.
Feedback from the participants included:
- "Most impactful event ever attended at EO"
- "The faculty was inspirational"
- "This was a transformational point in time for me, my business and my family"