To involve, inform and inspire leaders, to strengthen our community

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A leader is a dealer in hope.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte

It's common to hear someone described as a "born leader" or a "natural leader." And it's true that some people have a inborn tendency to step out in front and say "Hey, let's do it this way!" Sometimes these personality types make positive change in their world - and sometimes they don't. There's more to being a leader than being willing and having a loud voice.

The most effective leaders combine the traits and skills that are the focus of the Leadership Napa Valley program. These are people who:

• Inspire a shared vision
• Model the way
• Enable others to act
• Challenge the process
• Encourage the heart
  

These concepts of leadership training originate with The Leadership Challenge by authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner.

LNV matters because the people who apply to the program must meet the criteria that have been established by the Board of Directors. Applicants must:

• Demonstrate a high level of interest in the Napa Valley.
• Aspire to serve on boards or fill other leadership roles in the Valley and in your own vocation.
• Show evidence of mature judgement.
• Have a strong likelihood of remaining in the Napa Valley for five years after completion of the program.
• Have the full endorsement from employer.
• Make a personal commitment to attend all sessions.
• Be ready for a challenge -- getting into the program is competitive, but it IS worth it!