IMPACT Leadership Adult Program
The IMPACT Leadership Adult Program is a 10-Session program that provides foundational information about the Upper Cumberland with a focus on personal development and civic engagement. This program utilizes the Myers Briggs and CliftonStrengths professional assessments.
Learn more about the Myers Briggs assessment. Read More on CliftonStrengths assessment.
Sessions include County Government, City Government, State Government, Local and Federal Law Enforcement, US Department of Transportation, Cookeville Community, Health, Economic Development, and Nonprofit Service. Participants in the 2024-2025 class will be able to participate in the TN Association of Community Leadership Conference with no additional cost.
Nonprofit Training will cover what it means to serve on the board of a nonprofit. It will also cover skills like grant writing, volunteer management, budget oversight and event planning.
The class will take you on a transformational leadership journey. You will be guided through creative, challenging, and complex ways of thinking. Your perspective is your passport or your prison.
IMPACT Leadership stands as the pinnacle of transformational training in Cookeville, offering an unparalleled curriculum crafted by our distinguished leadership. Our exceptional programs, presenters, and participants combine to create an extraordinary experience that will unquestionably redefine your personal and professional growth journey.
In 2016, IMPACT Leadership received the Outstanding Educator Award from TACL, TN Association of Community Leaders. IMPACT Leadership has continued to provide outstanding educational opportunities with transformational training program available right here in Cookeville, TN.
Fill out the application to apply for the 2024-2025 class
Registration for the 2025-2026 Class Deadline is August 1st, 2024
Commitment to the IMPACT Leadership Program is one day a month. Your attendance is mandatory to complete this program and benefit from its goals and objectives for your growth into leadership, potential board placement, and being introduced to the structures and strategies of the complexities of our community. One absence is allowed except for orientation which is mandatory. Plan on being available from 8 AM to 5 PM for each session.
Aug 28th Mandatory Orientation
Sept 18th
Oct 23rd
Nov 20th
Dec 18th
Jan 22nd
Feb 19th
Mar 19th(Capitol Visit, Tentative on REP Schedule)
April 16th
May 14th or 21st, TBD
Participants are required to attend each scheduled program event and day, arriving promptly and staying for the duration of the program day or event. For planning purposes, assume that each program day will run from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm (actual times may vary slightly, depending on the events scheduled for that day). Other approximate event times are listed on the date sheet.
Please consider the time commitment prior to submitting your application. Absenteeism from the program could result in being dropped from the program.
The success of IMPACT Leadership is greatly dependent on your involvement.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the program, including the program days, the time commitment or other questions, please call Cindy Schueman at 630-890-4181.
