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I give a great deal of credit to this course
for my foundational leadership knowledge.

Chase Batt
Emergence 2007

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Emergence gave me a clearer vision
of the kind of leader I want to be.

Meredith Demaree
Emergence 2016

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Learning how to teach skills to my
circles of influence at work and in
the community is invaluable.

Evan Griner
Emergence 2017

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I’d love for every leader, young and old,
to benefit from the Emergence experience.

Qiana O’Neal-Clemens
Emergence 2012

CREATE GREAT LOCAL LEADERS

 

Shafer Leadership Academy provides people of all ages, backgrounds and interests access to the tools necessary to develop and enhance their leadership skills. Our aim is to provide contemporary leadership training that meets the needs of communities, businesses, nonprofit organizations and private individuals. LEARN MORE »

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PROGRAM TESTIMONIALS

“Emergence was an amazing experience. I can’t say how grateful I am to have been a part of Emergence, and to have met the people I met. I learned a lot about myself, my community, and what I can do to better make a difference. I’m not one who’s needed encouragement to be involved, but this course rejuvenated and reeducated me and how to best use my talents. Awesome, awesome experience.”

Kristen Bitzegaio | Emergence

“Ingenuity presented more useful information than any workshop I have attended. I can apply everything presented to not only my work environment, but to everyday life.”

Joanna Clark | Ingenuity

“I have really enjoyed every Shafer Leadership Academy workshop I have attended. Propel in particular was great because it gave you the applicable tools to achieve your goals, tools that can be easily used in real- world situations.”

Terry Lowe | Propel

“In Emergence, I learned more about myself than I would have ever thought and now I challenge myself to focus on what I’m passionate about and not be so consumed with “busy work” that takes up the bulk of my time. Thank you for taking the time to help us learn more about ourselves!”

Samantha Rowe | Emergence

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