Announcement: Thrive Leadership Academy applications due September 10
President Bergman and the Gustavus Office of Human Resources invite interest for participation in a new leadership development program called Thrive Leadership Academy! This year-long program (six sessions, October-May) will provide learning and reflection in individual, team, and organizational dimensions of leadership. If you are interested in growing your leadership capacity at Gustavus, please submit yourself for consideration!
Applications are due by Sunday, September 10, 2023. Invitations for 2023-24 cohort (12 members) will be made shortly thereafter; applicants not selected this year may be considered for future cohorts.
Profile for Thrive Leadership Academy Participants:
Has been at Gustavus a minimum of one year, with preference for participants with 3-7 years of experience in the early years of program implementation
High potential (as evidenced by strong performance evaluations)
Must consistently demonstrate Gustavus core values
Interest in collaborating with other colleagues, desire to positively impact the Gustavus community, and proven to be passionate about career growth
Ability to commit to year-long program
Demonstrates confidence, resilience, strong interpersonal skills, and personal maturity
Persistent in seeking out new tasks, projects, and opportunities to grow as a leader
Exhibits leadership capability, including emerging capacity to resolve conflict, exert influence, and motivate others, with or without authority
Experience supervising others preferred but not required
Upon completion of the program, participants will:
Develop a deeper sense of purpose as it relates to their current role at Gustavus and explore how vocational discernment impacts their path to leadership at Gustavus and beyond.
Articulate their strengths, dispositions, and tendencies as leaders and understand how they relate to their personal leadership philosophy and style.
Utilize leadership best practices to maximize their effectiveness in leading within their teams and across campus.
Gain critical insights into organizational-level leadership at Gustavus and how employees throughout the organization connect to the mission of the institution.
To apply, complete this form or if you’d like to nominate someone, please complete this form on their behalf by Sunday, September 10, 2023.