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GRCA Executive Leadership Academy - Effective Executive Leadership: The Key to Success in an Ever-Changing World
Effective Executive Leadership: The Key to Success in an Ever-Changing World
In this engaging and interactive course, you’ll explore the characteristics that distinguish executive-level leadership from leadership at other levels of the organization. You’ll discover the key strategic goals of effective executives and identify the necessary leadership skills to drive your organization toward creating sustainable competitive advantage while building a culture of high performance. In addition, you’ll assess your own individual leadership strengths and weaknesses to build a personalized professional development plan, engage in peer feedback and real-time problem-solving of current leadership challenges you’re experiencing, and receive complimentary executive coaching throughout the course.
This course also addresses:
- Maximizing organizational efficiency and effectiveness to create a High-Performance culture
- Assessing the external environmental factors affecting your organization’s success
- Integrating effective leadership styles, organizational structures, & internal communications
- Building employee engagement through effective leadership and motivation
ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The Executive Leadership Academy is designed for experienced professionals who want to elevate their career prospects and hone their strategic leadership skills while boosting their impact on the success of the organization. The Academy is comprised of 5 classes, taken in any order and at any time, with the exception of the final Capstone course which is taken last. Upon completion, graduates receive an Executive Leadership Academy diploma signifying mastery of the executive skills needed to propel today's organizations to high performance.
ABOUT PROGRAM DESIGNER & FACILIATOR - Melissa Wells, M.B.A.
Melissa Wells is an award-winning educator, business leader, consultant, and entrepreneur with a track record of excellence in continuing education, professional development, and business leadership. She is faculty emerita at Albright College where she chaired the accelerated Business Administration program for working adult professionals for ten years and taught in the program for 25 years. Her impressive career prior to Albright includes key roles in strategic planning & organizational development, sales & marketing, and financial management with top firms such as Meridian Bank and GE Capital Corp. In partnership with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, Melissa developed the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), which provides professional development for current and emerging executive leaders.
Melissa also conducts professional development training for businesses, non-profits, and local government entities and provides executive coaching for business professionals. She also provides specialized business financial management services, manages her own small business, provides consulting services for entrepreneurial start-ups and established businesses, and serves the community through nonprofit board participation. She holds an MBA from LaSalle University and a BS in Business Administration from Albright College. Melissa is renowned for her passion for people, which fuels her dedication to fostering an infectious culture of high-performance and teamwork through inspirational leadership.
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 1, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
5 weeks on Wednesdays: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
Center for Business Excellence
49 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Fees/Admission
$1,495/person for Chamber Members;
$1,895/person for Future Chamber Members
Contact Information
Mark Dolinski
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