For Employers and Organizations

Invest in Your Next Leader

You probably already know who they are.

The employee who takes initiative, asks good questions, and seems ready for more.

LEAD Local gives promising employees the skills, confidence,

and connections to grow into stronger leaders.

Nominate a Participant

RECOGNIZE THE SPARK

You See the Potential.

We Help Them Build On It.

Not every organization has an internal leadership development program. And even when they do, some of the most valuable growth happens outside the workplace.

LEAD Local gives emerging leaders the chance to step beyond their day-to-day responsibilities, learn alongside professionals from different industries and organizations, and better understand how leadership works across business, civic, and community settings. They return to your organization with a broader perspective, stronger relationships, and greater confidence in their ability to contribute.

Who Should You Consider?

Your LEAD Local candidate does not need to be a manager.

Look for someone who:

✓ Takes initiative and follows through

✓ Shows curiosity beyond their own role

✓ Communicates well with coworkers, customers, or partners

✓ Is beginning to take on more responsibility

✓ Has ideas and is willing to share them

✓ Works well with different personalities and perspectives

✓ Has expressed an interest in professional growth

✓ Could represent your organization well in the community

Sometimes the clearest sign is simple: you can see more in them than their current job description does.

SKILLS THAT TRAVEL BACK TO WORK

What Will They Build?

LEAD Local strengthens the skills people need as their responsibilities grow.

Leadership Confidence

Communication and Collaboration

Self Awareness

Decision Making

Professional Relationships

Community Understanding

Statistics

Discover what makes Vista so great. We are dedicated to economic growth by providing the tools our members and community need to be successful.

Vista 2018 Population

Top Agribusiness distribution in the world

Median Salary

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