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Leadership St Pete

As the second-oldest leadership program in America, Leadership St. Pete (LSP) is a dynamic, intensive, interactive, six-month experience designed to promote and enhance community leadership through an in-depth introduction to social, economic, business and political issues in the St. Petersburg area.

LSP class members interact with diverse, high-level community leaders and decision-makers by organizing and attending a series of seminars and retreats in fields ranging from business, government, education, media, social services, criminal justice, diversity, the arts and more. Through these interactions, members learn about their personal leadership styles, nourish their community spirit and gain an invaluable understanding of how our community works.

The bonds forged among the members of each LSP class are deep and long-lasting, offering both personal and professional benefits. Whether you are new to the area or just want to learn more about the important issues facing the community in which you live, LSP is an excellent investment of your time and talents. 

Among the features of LSP are the exceptional speakers that share their knowledge and experience with LSP. Your opportunity to learn from these community leaders and decision-makers is a very special feature of the LSP experience. Among those leaders you will meet include leaders from all branches of state government during the two-day government seminar in Tallahassee. This is a powerful opportunity to meet face-to-face with the men and women whose decisions affect every aspect of our personal, public and professional lives on a daily basis.

 
 

Testimonials
“Leadership St. Pete played an important role in shaping my career path. I learned from successful, effective leaders and established relationships with peers that continue today. I owe a measure of whatever success I have achieved to the real-life experience gained through Leadership St. Pete.”   

Charlie Crist, Governor
The State of Florida
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“Of the many organizations I have been involved with, Leadership St. Pete was the single most important in terms of helping me to develop an understanding of our community and introducing me to the people who have shaped our city.”

Richard M. Baker, Mayor, Past Chamber Chair
City of St. Petersburg
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“As a newcomer to St. Petersburg, Leadership St. Pete was invaluable to me in so many ways, providing learning, meeting, connecting and bonding opportunities. Most of all, LSPwas about engaging each of us with each other as we move forward in our shared roles of greater civic engagement.”   

Vivian Fueyo, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education
USF St. Petersburg

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Leadership St. Pete creates a dynamic learning environment that offers valuable opportunities to apply lessons to the real world. The alumni list is impressive. LSP graduates individuals who lead the St. Petersburg community, making it one of the best places in which to live and work.”   

Craig H. Sher, Executive Chairman
The Sembler Company
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“Leadership St. Pete is a very important component in officer and management development - in the Police Department and throughout our city. Through the framework of principles learned in LSP, we are all better able to identify, communicate

and effectively and positively impact our community.”

   Luke C. Williams, Assistant Chief
   St. Petersburg Police Department

 

 

 
 
  
 
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