Nominations for this program will be accepted until April 15th, 2025. Class is limited to 25 participants. Kickoff for the first session will be May 21st, 2025 and runs through September 2025.

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Leadership FSLA has been developed specifically for staff currently employed in a FSLA-member assisted living, memory care or independent living community. This leadership program is based on the targeted growth of individual leaders with the conviction and belief that their community will also benefit from this comprehensive leadership training. This extensive leadership program recognizes that staff are the foundation for building effective teams that enable communities to focus on quality outcomes, care initiatives, character building and effective leadership. The leadership program’s sessions will utilize a variety of learning methods and tools, combining self-awareness, other awareness, and the application of principals of leadership and observable benefits to the organization in which the leader leads. Session topics are designed to focus on broad areas of development critical to organizational leaders and incorporate numerous specific leadership skills.

 

Examples of the session topics include:

✅ Self-Leadership and Leveraging Strengths

✅ Leading Change Management

✅ Innovation and Creativity – Critical for Relevance and Success

✅ Self-Awareness and Emotional Quotient (EQ)

✅ Team Engagement – Essential for a productive and satisfactory team experience

✅ Effective Communications (e.g., email, face to face, social media)

✅ Managing Effective Meetings and Useful Public Speaking skills

 

During Leadership FSLA, students will have the opportunity to develop and master their leadership skills by

✅ Attending three day-long in-person educational sessions.

✅ Each session will last at least 5 hours and will occur in conjunction with key FSLA events.

✅ Participating in two meetings in a community setting, including tour and operational highlights.

✅ Joining several Zoom gatherings for networking and book discussions.

✅ Monthly lunch and learn webinars featuring expert speakers.

✅ Meeting guest experts who will share their knowledge and expertise.

✅ Learning from coaches/mentors who will assist participants during the leadership program.

✅ All supplies including the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment, a leadership book, and much more.