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“One can never consent to creep when one feels the impulse to soar.”
- Helen Keller, American author, activist and lecturer -
What is the essence of leadership? Leaders impact our lives, our futures, the world we live in. The mantle of leadership looks different on everyone. Aradhna Dhanda is the President and CEO of Leadership Pittsburgh, a creative and innovative leadership training program for senior leaders. Pioneered here in Pittsburgh, their program has since been used as a model for similar programs around the country. In this, the third of our monthly salon series, we will explore how we create opportunities for leadership and inspire those who wish to take a leadership role in their own field.
Limited to 35 people.
Read more about Aradhna in Pop City’s feature article, and more about Leadership Pittsburgh in Pop City’s “Leadership Pittsburgh Celebrates 25” both by Abby Mendelson.
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“Leaders are born with many styles and diverse qualities. There are quiet leaders and leaders one can hear in the next county.”
- John W. Gardner, author, public servant & civic leader -
What is the essence of leadership? Leaders impact our lives, our futures, the world we live in. The mantle of leadership looks different on everyone. Diana Block is young and intensely passionate about her role at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and its place in Pittsburgh’s future. In this, the second of our monthly salon series, we will explore leadership in the media, the many forms it takes, and how to become engaged.
Limited to 50 people.
Read more about Diana in Pop City’s feature article by Abby Mendelson.
a cityLIVE! salon
“Leaders are born with many styles and diverse qualities. There are quiet leaders and leaders one can hear in the next county.”
- John W. Gardner, author, public servant & civic leader -
What is the essence of leadership? Leaders impact our lives, our futures, the world we live in. The mantle of leadership looks different on everyone. Patrick Dowd is an energetic and passionate, freshly elected City Councilman. In this, the first of our monthly salon series, we will explore leadership in government, the commitment it takes, and how to become engaged.
Limited to 50 people.
Read more about Patrick in the Pop City feature story by Gregg Ramshaw.
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What does it take to lead?
There are many kinds of leaders from all walks of life, but how does one define the qualities they all share? What inspires, what drives, what challenges someone, anyone, to become a leader?
What is the very essence of leadership?
The Essence of Leadership will ask a diverse group of leaders to reveal their drive, passion and goals to you, our audience. In addition, The Essence of Leadership event kicks off our new Leadership Salon Series, a set of smaller, more intimate events that we hope will both inspire new leaders and allow you to network with a group of local movers and shakers who have defined what it means to take a leadership role in their field or community.