2026 - 2027 Leadership Pierre Registration
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VISION STATEMENT
Leadership Pierre is a comprehensive program for current and emerging leaders to analyze characteristics associated with leadership, develop individual skills, and gather an awareness of trends, challenges and issues that face our areas.
PROGRAM
Leadership Pierre is an educational program intended for 20 area citizens who have an interest in their communities, their leaders and institutions, and/or specific leadership opportunities. During the ten-month program, participants will hear from area experts, tour places which make our community unique, participate in thought-provoking discussion and learn how and why decisions are made…all with the goal of shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
PURPOSE:
- Develop Leadership Skills – Lead by professional speaker Erik Therwanger
- Create a Sense of Purpose for Civic Involvement
- Provide networking opportunities
- Increase community awareness
- Make genuine and lasting connections
ERIK THERWANGER – PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP SPEAKER
Erik Therwanger will be leading the 2026-2027 cohort in the educational portion of this program.
Erik is the founder of Think GREAT and the author of The Think GREAT Collection. As the vice president of a media company, Erik developed a team of leaders and designed the systems necessary to achieve over 300% annual sales growth. He now teaches business leaders how to reach new levels of success based on his unique experiences as a United States Marine, executive business leader, sales professional, and entrepreneur. See More Here!
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 2, 2026 Friday Aug 7, 2026
Dates & Times vary
Location
September 10, 2026 8:15-11:00 AM | Leading Though Chaos (In-person) Sessions to be held the 2nd Thursday of each month August 2026 – May 2027 August 13, 2026 Kick-Off & Welcome
CLASSROOM ONLY SESSIONS~Second thursday of each month
October 8, 2026 8:15-9:15 AM | Unifying Your Culture (Virtual)
November 12, 2026 8:15-9:15 AM | Accomplishing GREAT Goals (Virtual)
December 10, 2026 8:15-9:15 AM | Raising Expectations (Virtual)
January 14, 2027 8:15-9:15 AM | The Power of Communication (Virtual)
February 11, 2027 8:15-9:15 AM | Delivering Exemplary Service (Virtual)
March 11, 2027 8:15-9:15 AM | Harnessing Collaboration (Virtual)
April 8, 2027 8:15-9:15 AM | Sharing Vision (Virtual)
May 13, 2027 1:00-4:00PM | Next Level Leading (In-person)
LEADERSHIP PIERRE SCHEDULE
Topics Include –
September 10, 2026 Business, Financial, and Professional Development
October 8, 2026 Community Services
November 12, 2026 Agriculture & Natural Resources
December 10, 2026 Education
January 14, 2027 Law Enforcement & Emergency Management
February 11, 2027 Local & State Government
March 11, 2027 Tourism, News, and Marketing
April 8, 2027 Healthcare
May 13, 2027 Arts & Culture + Leadership Pierre Graduation Ceremony
Fees/Admission
CLASSROOM ONLY APPLICATION
LEADERSHIP PIERRE FULL PROGRAM APPLICATION
A nonrefundable fee of $30 is required with application. If application fee is not received with your application, you will not be considered for the course.
Tuition
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Contact Information
Marcy Anderson, 605-224-7361; Ely De Alba 605-224-7361
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