What is Leadership Harnett?
Harnett County is experiencing many changes and considerable growth. It is vital for our leadership to be progressive in meeting the challenges that face our county today and in the future. The Chambers and other leaders in Harnett County formed a partnership to enhance the leadership of our county. It is the determination of the group that what affects one part of the county effects us all. Thus, Leadership Harnett was formed.
- Learn more about Harnett County
- Meet exciting people
- Gain insight
- Tour and Learn about major Industries in our county
- Gain valuable Resources
- Meet and Talk with Community Leaders
- Learn Fascinating Facts about Harnett County
- Network
- Develop Leadership Skills
- Join a Truly Elite Group
- And It’s Fun!
You’re Invited to Experience Leadership Harnett for yourself!
The goal of Leadership Harnett is to identify potential community leaders and to provide them with the information and encouragement needed to spur action and involvement. Leadership Harnett graduates are challenged to apply their talents throughout the community by becoming an active part of a Chamber, other professional associations, civic clubs, public boards and service organizations.
What Format Does Leadership Harnett Use?
Leadership Harnett is a seven-month program consisting of seven one-day sessions and a special graduation recognition ceremony. Special speakers will be featured throughout the program. The first session will consist of an orientation and a special team building exercise. Participants absent for more than one of the monthly sessions will be dropped from the program.
Community leaders will offer information and thoughtful analysis of:
- business and economic development
- education
- government and the judicial system
- quality of life
- leadership development
- human needs and health care
Sessions will be designed to stimulate interest and awareness. They will also include related tours of businesses and facilities as well as in-depth development of current issues pertinent to the day’s topic. Participants will study the qualities that make a leader, analyze their individual leadership roles and develop their leadership styles and skills. The achievement of these goals is the first step toward the larger goal of encouraging individual involvement in leadership roles within our community.
What Criteria Is Used?
A committee will select a limited number of participants from various sectors of the community. They will represent business, the professions, government and nonprofit organizations that are in the county. Basic criteria for selection of participants will include demonstrated leadership ability; community interest and present involvement; personal accomplishments and recommendations; in addition, the ability and willingness to assume expanded community responsibility. Sessions will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month.
2011 Graduating Class
A graduation ceremony was held October 24th for participants of Leadership Harnett. Participants were presented with certificates of completion following seven months of programs revolving around local government, business and economic development, human needs and health care and quality of life in Harnett County.
The 2011 Graduates are:
Clint Stanley, Ryan Brackman, Cindy P. Hunter, Mike L. Jones, Michael R. Jackson, Jr., Angie M. Thornton, Travis B. Bailey, Janet C. Smith, Beth P. Mason, Jody Currin, Suzanne B. Prince, Debbie T. Williams, Sylvia S. Blinson, Brittany F. Coburn, Allison H. Taylor, Mary Lucas, Daniel R. Glover, and Larry Daughtry.
Mr. Jones was also selected to give the class response during the graduation ceremony, as well as being selected by his class as the recipient of the Neil Emory Leadership Award.