LEADERSHIP Hancock County – Improving the economy and quality of life in Hancock County communities by building the leadership capacity of present and future leaders.

2012 LEADERSHIP Hancock County Brochure

2012 LEADERSHIP Hancock County Application

A Working Definition of Leadership – According to the Center for Creative Leadership, a global provider of leadership training and research, leadership is, “the capacity to think and act beyond the boundaries that limit our effectiveness. Leaders are made, not born” and leadership itself can be learned through strengthening interpersonal skills, cultivating situational and self-awareness, and building business and community networks.

While LEADERSHIP Hancock County will not promote a specific leadership philosophy, each cohort of graduating participants will be able to articulate and demonstrate their own definition of leadership in action.

Potential Program Outcomes

LEADERSHIP Hancock County participants will:

• Strengthen their leadership and management skills
• Understand the factors that impact or drive the local economy
• Develop and leverage business and community networks

Who Should Participate? We seek individuals from all areas of Hancock County and all sectors of the economy. Participants are people who demonstrate:

• Personal concern for Hancock County’s economic well being
• A willingness to take action
• A record of accomplishment within their own organization or communities

“As a 135-year old Maine-based company that believes in the importance and reward of developing leaders within our company, we’re pleased to be the major sponsor of the inaugural LEADERSHIP Hancock County program. We encourage other businesses to embrace the opportunities this presents for their employees, and we look forward to meeting Hancock County’s newest leaders in 2012.” Gregory Dufour, President & CEO, Camden National Bank.

2012 LEADERSHIP Hancock County Brochure

2012 LEADERSHIP Hancock County Application