How Can I Benefit?

Established and emerging leaders graduate with a wealth of relevant knowledge about our community, as well as renewed skills, passion and commitment to make a difference. Rich personal relationships are formed as a result of the shared class experiences in the 9-month program. Participants become more connected and better able to fully engage in and effect improvements in the community. Other benefits include:

• A better understanding of the community in which you live and work.
  Participants learn about the driving forces and critical issues affecting Winston Salem and Forsyth County, and learn how they can make a difference.

• Deeper awareness of the role of servant leadership skills in community improvement.
  The Action Learning process gives participants a greater awareness of their leadership strengths and opportunities for growth as servant leaders. Through the course of project work, team members encounter opportunities for problem solving, conflict resolution, appreciation for diverse perspectives, and reflection for deeper understanding.

• High quality training and programming.
  Leadership Winston-Salem provides the highest caliber of speakers, experiential learning, and meaningful dialog. Each of the full-day programs provide experiences that enhance knowledge, open doors to further exploration, and inspire action. 

• Relationships and networking.
  Over the course of the program, strong relationships are forged. These relationships are built on a strong sense of commitment to the community.

“I enrolled in the program thinking that its greatest benefit for me would be exposure to networking opportunities. However, in addition to networking, the program helped me hone my leadership skills, especially within the activities of the Action Learning Team.  As a result of the program, I have gained critical understanding of my own motivations and become a more effective leader.”   Jessica Bailey, WSSU, Dean of School of Business & Economics, Class of 2008

“I have a much broader understanding of my community and the factors that impact our citizens and agencies. I have deepened my appreciation for the jobs many of our governmental workers perform. Through Leadership Winston-Salem I feel a deeper sense of connectedness to my community. “ Kent Reichert, Speas Elementary School, (Retired) Principal, Class of 2009