First 50

Southwest Michigan First believes, that at our community’s core, the ultimate catalyst for growth is the ability to identify, engage and empower the right people. We must take a bold approach to developing the human capital required for a sustainable future.

First 50 is an exclusive, in-depth coaching experience that pairs proven leaders from around Southwest Michigan with emerging leaders for a year-long mentoring experience.

This year-long experience gives young leaders extraordinary access to examples of legacy and strategic leadership. Our next generation will learn many seemingly intangible skills that transformational leaders display. Our goal is to intentionally prepare the next generation of Southwest Michigan leaders who will shape its companies, not-for-profits, governmental institutions and schools.

Class of 2012-2013
In our endeavor to create interdisciplinary leadership throughout the region – leaders that serve their companies as well as the community in roles that best fit their talents, gifts and abilities – our team is currently in process of identifying its second annual class of 50 mentors and 50 emerging leaders.

Application Process
The application for becoming a part of First 50 is available exclusively online here.

Once your assessment is complete, a member of the First 50 leadership team will contact you to discuss next steps. We look forward to growing our impact on this region together.

Commitments

Emerging Leader Time
  • Two annual events: Kick-off and Closing
  • Attendance at Catalyst 2013 to be held January 30, 2013
  • Eight mentoring sessions with mentors held about every 40 days. Methods may vary. Sessions should be focused on relationship building between the two, as well as discussions about leadership principles that will accelerate the emerging leader.
  • Four development sessions with thought leaders
Talent
  • The completion of a strengths assessment through Gallup
  • To the extent possible and appropriate, the sharing of experiences, challenges and successes with your mentor
 Support 
  • $500 for the year, which includes Catalyst 2013 registration, to be paid for by the emerging leader’s employer
 
Mentor Time
  • Two annual events: Kick-off and Closing
  • Eight mentoring sessions with your emerging leader held about every 40 days. Methods may vary. Sessions should be focused on relationship building between the two, as well as discussions about leadership principles that will accelerate the emerging leader.
Talent
  • The completion of a strengths assessment through Gallup
  • To the extent possible and appropriate, the provision of access to leadership opportunities and best practices to your emerging leader

Contact

If you are interested in learning more about the program, please contact Tim Terrentine.

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