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Ignite Louisville is the only program of its kind in our community and is among only a handful in the nation. It is a 7-month program that prepares emerging leaders to build better organizations and a better Louisville. The program offers:
- Opportunity to learn from and interact with leaders from Louisville’s major corporations such as Yum! Brands, Inc., Norton Healthcare, Brown-Forman Corporation, UPS, Northwestern Mutual and the U.S. Army
- Access to contemporary leadership concepts from established community leaders
- Hands-on lessons in leading effective teams as part of a competition benefiting local nonprofits
- Connections with classmates that expands personal and professional networks
- Inspiration and opportunities to affect change in our community
Recent press about Ignite Louisville:
"Ignite program participants learn about leadership, decision-making at Ft. Knox"
- Business First, March 18, 2011
Ignite Louisville graduates describe the experience
“I loved every minute of Ignite Louisville. The program exceeded expectations and helped me both personally and professionally. Since the experience, leading a team and empowering them to reach their full potential is the most rewarding part of my job.”
-Jackie Keating, Chief Development Officer
Dare to Care Food Bank
“The Ignite Louisville experience enabled me to engage with local leaders, learn from their experiences, and strengthen my own competencies. My network of contacts in the business community has grown immensely and this has helped further my community involvement.”
-Stephanie Lanham, System Director of Practice Operations, NortonHealthcare
“The Ignite program was instrumental in further developing my leadership skills and building a broader network of local professionals. I gained insights into my leadership traits and realized the value in working with a diverse team of differing leadership styles. It forced me to focus my attention on the finer details of being a good leader and provided great networking opportunities with area leaders.”
-Scott Herrmann, Vice President, J.P. Morgan Chase
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