Programs | Each of us can be a leader. Our programs help get you there.

Leadership Austin prepares us to be stewards of the Greater Austin community. Alumni and program participants have a strong commitment to community involvement, ensuring Austin continues to be one of the most livable and prosperous cities in Texas!

Leadership Austin asks that we each participate in addressing the needs of the community. Our programs prepare you to expand your civic responsibility and capacity for engagement through a focus on leadership skills development, inclusive dialogue about issues of the day, and forming collaborative relationships.

Each person has the capacity to be a leader—our programs help get you there. Where you are in your civic engagement path dictates which program will provide you with the most value.

Explore Leadership Austin’s programming if:

  • You have a passion for our community.
  • You have an opinion, want to learn more, or want to engage in inclusive dialogue about community issues.
  • You want to connect and collaborate with others who seek to create a sustainable region.
  • You work for a business or are an entrepreneur who wants to keep the Austin economy strong.
  • You work as a nonprofit professional, member of government, or community volunteer.
  • You live or work in the six-county areas of Austin. We serve all Central Texans.
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Leadership Skills Development

Emerge

You know your community can benefit from your passion and are committed to learning more about yourself and your leadership style.

Essential

You have demonstrated your leadership in the community and are ready to expand your impact and develop relationships with other like-minded leaders. You are committed to an intensive and comprehensive exploration of your personal leadership skills.

Equip

Your team or organization wishes to develop its leadership skills—or apply those leadership skills to fulfill its civic responsibility—through custom-designed workshops or collaborative partnerships.

Understanding Community Issues

Experience Austin

Cities have ever-changing priorities that affect their sustainability and quality of life. Connect quickly with the cultural and civic organizations, systems, and decision makers who shape our city’s future. You may be new to Austin or a long-time resident; both will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the city at an unprecedented level.

Essential

Though you are already connected in the community, you desire a deeper understanding of the issues facing our region and want to share your perspective with other like-minded leaders.

Relationships and Collaboration

All Programs

Relationships and networks are not built overnight. They require learning about each other: what we care about, what moves us to action, how our differing perspectives may inform new opportunities for collaboration, and what makes us laugh.

Leadership Austin programs and networking events offer opportunities to remain engaged with and meet other Leadership Austin participants. Leaders do not expect relationships to happen, they remain connected and cultivate their relationships.