What is

Leadership Buckhead?

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The Leadership Buckhead experience is designed to guide professionals on a journey to become
more purposeful, well-rounded leaders.

We do this through a structured seven-month program, with thoughtful and introspective themes, that gives class members the opportunity to learn from others, and the space to pause, reflect and realign their personal and professional priorities.

By investing dedicated time to better know themselves, Leadership Buckhead graduates find they are better prepared to lead in every area of life.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

MISSION: Leadership Buckhead connects and cultivates authentic, purpose-driven leaders and inspires them to make a lasting impact.

VISION: We create thriving communities.

  • Authenticity
  • Openness
  • Differences
  • Introspection
  • Change
  • Commitment
  • Friendships

We believe who you are means more than what you do.

We believe transparency is a key to building meaningful relationships.

We believe our differences in thoughts, styles and experiences should be celebrated.

We believe the first step in leading is to “know thyself.”

We believe unchartered paths are good for the journey.

We believe in the value of investment in ourselves and accountability to others.

We believe in the limitless power of a shared experience.

Program Schedule

– Leadership Buckhead is a two-year commitment. In the first year, participants are immersed in monthly programming from October – May which includes class-specific activities/homework and optional informal small group gatherings with other classmates.

The second year is devoted to collaborating with a small peer group to plan and execute an assigned program day for the next year’s class.

OctoberNovemberDecemberJanuary
Self-awareness
Opening Retreat		InfluenceCreativity & InnovationMastering Change
FebruaryMarchAprilMay
Winter RetreatValues & EthicsLegacyGraduation

Tuition and Scholarships

The program tuition is $2,000, which includes all course materials, meals, beverages, two retreats, and graduation. Leadership Buckhead offers a limited number of payment plans and tuition assistance which are available on an as-needed basis.

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Carolyn Bregman, JD, Emory University, Development and Alumni Relations

The Leadership Buckhead program provides thoughtful, structured opportunities to stretch your thinking, your capabilities and your definition of “success”. As a bonus, you will build new friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime.

Laura Weiss, Dolce, Dolce

The Leadership Buckhead program was an amazing experience and a true year of self-reflection. I took the time to sit quietly and reflect, which we often do not make the time for. I met some amazing people that are now some of my closest friends. It is hard to explain the experience to others, but it is something I am so glad I had the opportunity to participate in.

Stewart Sadler, Cornerstone Mortgage Group

My experience with Leadership Buckhead was invaluable because it forced me to step away from my work and day to day personal life and take some time to reflect on what is really important to me. I have tried to do this several times through other programs but was not successful because I kept getting pulled back into work or other things and did not take the time needed to do this. Leadership Buckhead helped because they offered a structured program that made me take the time. Also, the relationships I built during this process always had me looking forward to our next meeting so I could see all my classmates again. I would highly recommend this to anyone at any point in their life or career. I felt like this program helped me in all areas.

Benjamin Sessions, Sustainable Business Development Group

Leadership Buckhead was an experience that I will never forget. I was able to develop a deep personal relationship with my class and an even deeper relationship with my community. The program teaches life skills that can be hard to find in our everyday life. During the program, I was able to reflect on my ethics & values, my legacy, and my community. I believe that Leadership Buckhead is helping to foster the next generation of leaders that will continue make Atlanta a fantastic place to live, work, or play.

Neil D. Falis, Towers Watson

The Leadership program caused me to examine my life from many different perspectives – my priorities, my strengths and weaknesses, and what I wanted to accomplish in life. In turn, those reflections, in part, caused me to make significant changes in my personal and professional life shortly after completing the program. I also made great friends through the program, with whom I continue to keep in contact. And our group had great fun along the way.

FAQ

Do I have to live in Buckhead to Join the Program?

No. The program caters to a diverse group of individuals from throughout the metro Atlanta area.

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