The Decatur County Leadership Academy offers a yearly program geared toward upcoming leaders in Decatur County. Throughout the course, participants will gain leadership skills, take business tours, listen to special speakers, and complete thoughtful projects with one objective in mind…to be an effective community leader.
Developing
Accelerating
Empowering
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Timeline and Commitment
Each year, the Decatur County Leader Academy will select 8-10 Decatur County residents to participate in our 7-month leadership program. Each day-long class (8 am – 4 pm) will be held on the second Thursday of September – March at the Decatur County Extension Office in Leon. Participants are allowed 1 excused absence.
Cost
$175
*Check with your employer to see if they offer tuition reimbursement
2026 – 27 Session Topics
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Delegation
- Coaching & Feedback
- Building Trust
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Motivating Others
- Effective Communication
- Workplace Culture
- Mental Health
Graduating the Program
After completing the 7-month course, participants will graduate the program and be ready to serve and “lead” their community in a positive way. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion.
More Information
Contact Cierra Fountain with questions you may have about the program:
News & Photos
We’ve captured some pictures and videos to give you an idea of what’s in store for you. Click on an article below to see more of what happened during that year’s program.
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