Mission: Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) helps people develop their leadership potential, connects diverse leaders around shared interests, and inspires people to build strong and vibrant communities throughout the region.
Background: Established in 1977, Leadership Greater Hartford is one of the country’s largest and most active leadership networks, bringing together and training a diverse array of community-minded individuals.
LGH’s wide variety of programs, from high school through retirement age, helps individuals realize their potential at work, at school, and in the community.
The organization combines class work with hands-on team projects that make a real difference in the community. From networking and tours to social events and meetings with regional leaders, LGH has connected more than 4000 participants from every walk of life to explore key issues that affect the region.
Core LGH programs include:
• Quest, the year-long program for rising business and community leaders;
• Executive Orientation, a five-week program for newly arrived or promoted senior managers;
• Common Ground, a semester for high school students;
• Third Age Initiative, a year-long program for retirees and older adults.
Personal and professional development through LGH programs helps individuals be effective leaders in all aspects of their lives. In addition, LGH provides customized leadership training programs and retreats for companies and nonprofit organizations.
The Executive Orientation program connects senior managers to their peers, acclimates them to the Hartford region, and makes them more effective, fast. This year’s program starts with an orientation morning on May 2, and continues with four weekday sessions over the following four weeks. For more inforamtion, contact Katy Bannister at (860) 951-6161, ext. 18.
Major Fundraisers: Polaris is an annual gala and awards ceremony held in the fall.
Volunteer Needs: LGH gratefully engages volunteers to do everything from data entry to consulting and training.
Leadership:
Ted Carroll, president;
Doe Hentschel, vice president;
Betsy Ceriello, board chair;
Dick Rogers, board vice-chair.
Contact Information:
Leadership Greater Hartford
30 Laurel Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 951-6161
www.leadershipgh.org
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Ted Carroll is president of Leadership Greater Hartford.
