Leadership Pikes Peak Making a Difference Through Leadership
Do you want to learn more about the Pikes Peak Region? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to leave a legacy? All too often, very talented citizens answer “yes” to these questions, but may not have the knowledge,skills, or insights to reach their full potential toaffect change in our community. For over 30 years,Leadership Pikes Peak (LPP) has been the premierecommunity leadership organization in the Pikes Peakregion. Over 1,000 LPP graduates are working to makeour community a wonderful place to live, work, and play; they include prominent community leaders, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, board members and volunteers in virtually all of the Pikes Peak region. LPP is the gateway to community engagement. The organization’s passion is fostering the vision and courage of citizens to lead. It’s purpose is helping individuals make the world a better place in their own unique ways. It’s focus is developing community trustees and facilitating their enduring contributions. To this end, LPP offers a wide range of community leadership programs to meet the diverse needs of the Pikes Peak region to create a leader-full community. The Leadership Pikes Peak Signature Program targets established and emerging community leaders. Over ten months (including 14 full days), participants explore the history of our region, education, criminal justice, human services, business & economy,
environment, local government, public safety, arts and culture. Participants enjoy hands-on experiences and “up close and personal” site visits while they learn about the issues, challenges and opportunities Colorado Springs faces today and in the future. Upon completion, Signature Program participants are
recognized as "community trustees," or citizens who understand the issues and opportunities that face our community, have exhibited leadership skills, and take responsibility for, as well as play an active role in, shaping our community.
Leadership Pikes Peak’s Women’s CommunityLeadership Initiative (WCLI) educates and empowers women with diverse backgrounds to develop a deeper awareness of their potential to make a difference and become productive contributors to their community. WCLI invests in women of modest means, many of whom have overcome significant hurdles in their lives. During twelve evening sessions, participants gain a broader, deeper knowledge of their community, how it functions, and how they can become involved. This, paired with professional development skills, empowers these women to take on new roles in our community.
Whether you are a native Coloradoan, new to the city, or someone looking to become involved in the Pikes Peak Region, Leadership Pikes Peak’s Experience
the Springs course is the quickest way to get the “big picture” overview of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. Experience the Springs is an interactive day-and-a-half program that gives participates a window into the Region’s history, economy, inner-workings of the local government and
infrastructure, challenges facing the city and region, and non-profit community. In short, this unique program is filled with Colorado Springs’ leading perspectives and the information you need to connect with your community as an insider. Leadership NOW! is the newest community leadership development program, allowing Leadership Pikes Peak the opportunity to impact the future of our community by providing a program focused on young professionals from 22 to 35. The six month program includes a full Saturday and seven evening sessions. The curriculum focuses on leadership skills development, along with utilizing established community leaders and the issues they face as the means to model the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. All Leadership Pikes Peak programs provide the
opportunity to learn about our city, and meet other community residents. Programs include networking time to help you get connected and learn from the leading voices of our community and develop your own network of community-interested peers. For information about any of Leadership Pikes Peak’s popular programs and offerings, visit www.leadershippikespeak.org or contact the organization at (719) 632-2618.