LLI is a six-month program (one day per month) designed to build the skills, knowledge and confidence that today’s Leaders need to succeed in their political aspirations of 1) running for elected office, 2) applying for positions on local, state, federal or corporate boards and commissions 3) applying for White House Appointee Positions, and/or 4) are interested in leadership roles within political campaign management.
The program provides a highly personal experience that is tailored to help Leaders cultivate skills that have never before been taught in one single program, with facilitators including local community and political leaders. LLI also provides a safe environment for learning and skill practice. Highly qualified facilitators provide participants with the personal insight and perspectives that will help them unlock their leadership potential and refine key leadership skills needed to achieve impactful, tangible results throughout their political career. This leadership program is open to all individuals who wish to apply and participate as emerging leaders
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The LLI Mission:
To increase the number and influence of Women in elected and appointed office positions in the United States. By doing so, we will impact a change to the current political landscape.
The program provides a highly personal experience that is tailored to help each Leader cultivate skills that have never before been taught in one single program, with facilitators including local community and political leaders. LLI also provides a safe environment for learning and skill practice. Highly qualified facilitators provide participants with the personal insight and perspectives that will help them unlock their leadership potential and refine key leadership skills needed to achieve impactful, tangible results throughout their political career. This leadership program is open to all individuals who wish to apply and participate as emerging leaders.
Workshops will feature facilitators and visiting Keynote Speakers as well as: City Council Leaders, Texas State Representatives, Past Texas and National Politicians, Past/Current White House Appointees, Campaign Managers, Business Leaders, and many more.
LLI 11 Steering Committee Members:
- Priscilla Aguilar – Palo Alto College
- Leslie Antunez – City of San Antonio
- Sonia Quirino Canales – H-E-B
- Ali Pax Castro – CDK
- Stephanie Landivar Gaitan – CAST Schools
- Jeanette Gonzalez – City of Cibolo
- Yolanda Reyes Guevara – Northwest Vista College
- Yviand Serbones Hernandez – Internal Revenue Service
- Sonia Jasso – Palo Alto College
- Christina Martinez – Texas Civil Rights Project
- Shellie Reyes – Clausewitz Reyes
- Amanda Reyna– City of San Antonio
What Will I Learn?
Four key competencies are vital to all leaders, but play out in unique ways when Leaders step into a political role:
Communication.
Communicate direction, achieve alignment and build commitment to continue to bridge the gender gap.
Influence.
Gain critical perspectives, create buy-in and manage politics through collaboration.
Learning Agility.
Solve complicated problems and take wise action amidst complex, rapidly changing conditions.
Self Awareness.
Build resiliency and leverage multiple life roles to effectively manage stress and become more effective.