Our Programs
LeaderPrime
LeaderPrime is meant for top decision-makers and it provides orientation to Fort Worth and its top leaders as well as preparation for quick effective community engagement. Learn more
LeadershipClass
The LeadershipClass addresses vital issues impacting Fort Worth by engaging established leaders in discussion and challenging them to make an impact. Learn more
LeadingEdge
LeadingEdge offers emerging leaders in their mid 20s to mid 30s an opportunity to strengthen leadership practices, create connections with community leaders and move beyond volunteerism into board service. Learn more
LeadershipForum
LeadershipForum exists to serve our members by providing leadership education, leadership skill development and connections with other leaders and community volunteer efforts. Learn more
We believe everyone has a leader inside. Our youth program LeaderKids encourages middle-school students to develop leadership skills such as taking initiative, setting achievable goals and becoming strong communicators. Learn more…
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Program Summary | Leading Edge offers emerging leaders the opportunity to strengthen their leadership capabilities, create connections with community leaders and move beyond volunteerism into board service through our partnership with Boardbuild. | The Leadership Class addresses vital issues impacting Fort Worth by engaging established leaders. The program features a series of sector-focused days to broaden perspectives about how Fort Worth operates. Through the program’s Issues Initiative projects participants collaborate to connect their networks and resources to address key community challenges. | Leader Prime helps CEOs new to Fort Worth (or new in their role) make more productive decisions because of their orientation to the culture, leaders and trends in Fort Worth. In addition, CEOs will be given opportunities for civic connections that will give them a greater personal and professional impact on the community. |
Leadership Skills/ Competencies | Kouzes and Posner’s Leadership Practice Inventory (LPI) Competencies (based on The Leadership Challenge). Through a combination of lecture and experience-based training, the competencies are practiced and developed. The LPI competencies are:
| The Community Trusteeship Competencies: Listen, Care and Lead form the foundation for skill development. In addition, we provide opportunities to develop in the areas of:
| The Community Trusteeship Competencies
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Schedule | January – June (Virtual in 2021)
Fridays, once or twice per month 11:30am – 5:00pm Two mandatory one-day retreats at the beginning and end of the program | January – June (Virtual in 2021) Thursdays, twice per month 9:30am – 5:00pm Two mandatory retreats:
| Dates vary – typically 1Q of each year. |
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Target Audience | Emerging leaders (typically in their mid-20s to under 40) seeking to establish their engagement as a Community Trustee in the FW community at a Board level. | Established leaders, with key decision-maker board-level experience, who would like to become more engaged in the Fort Worth community at a Community Trustee level. | CEOs/top decision-makers and spouses, new to Fort Worth and/or their professional roles seeking to learn more about how Fort Worth works and how they can contribute as Community Trustees. |
The LFW Selection Committee seeks individuals who.... |
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Class Size | 40-45 | 40-45 | 15-25 (Including spouses) |
Tuition | $2,200 – applications accepted through September 30, 2021 A limited number of partial tuition waivers, aimed at helping non-profit and small business employees, are available based on need. | $2,750 – applications accepted through June 25, 2021 A limited number of partial tuition waivers, aimed at helping non-profit and small business employees, are available based on need. | $4000 – candidate $2850 – spouse of candidate |
Program Summary
Leading Edge offers emerging leaders the opportunity to strengthen their leadership capabilities, create connections with community leaders and move beyond volunteerism into board service through our partnership with Boardbuild.

Leadership Skills/Competencies
Kouzes and Posner’s Leadership Practice Inventory (LPI) Competencies (based on The Leadership Challenge). Through a combination of lecture and experience-based training, the competencies are practiced and developed.
The LPI competencies are:
- Model the Way
- Inspire a Shared Vision
- Challenge the Process
- Enable Others to Act
- Encourage the Heart
Schedule
January – June (Virtual in 2021)
Fridays, once or twice per month 11:30am – 5:00pm
The Program Experience
Target Audience
Emerging leaders (typically in their mid-20s to under 40) seeking to establish their engagement as a Community Trustee in the FW community at a Board level.
LFW Selection Committee seeks individuals who......
Class Size
40-45
Tuition
$2,200 – applications accepted through
October 30, 2020
A limited number of partial tuition waivers, aimed at helping non-profit and small business employees, are available based on need.