The Leadership Louisville Center hosts Thought Leadership Symposiums periodically to feature ideas, topics and speakers of interest to our members. These events are held at the Leadership Louisville Center.

 Recent Thought Leadership Symposiums

Jan. 21 - Mar. 12
Conversations with the Candidates

The series brought together members of the Center with the mayoral candidates in 7 separate sessions. Each candidate shared their vision for Louisville and entertained questions from members.  Sessions featured David Tandy (D), Hal Heiner (R), Greg Fischer (D), Tyler Allen (D), Chris Thieneman (R), Jim King (D) and Shannon White (D).

Dec. 4, 2009
Greg Capito, Vice President Human Resources for GE Consumer & Industrial

Greg shared GE's vision of 21st century leadership from within their renowned theatre for the senses, the GE Monogram Experience Center. The event was a rare and exclusive opportunity for Leadership Louisville Center members to go behind the scenes with one of our city's great leaders while touring the training facilities of a world-class company.

Nov. 11, 2009
Allan MacCrae, author and leader of New Zealand youth justice system

In the 80's New Zealand faced a crisis in the juvenile justice system, and in 1989 to move to a "restorative" approach to juvenile justice.  The "restorative" approach is unique in that it involves victims, offenders and the community in the justice process. Author Allan MacCrae, one of the leaders of the New Zealand system, shared the New Zealand story at Leadership Louisville Center to see if these lessons might be applicable to Louisville and to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Jul. 16, 2009
Mike Harreld, Regional President PNC Bank, Greater Washington D.C. Area

After a full career in banking and civic leadership in his native Louisville, Mike moved to Washington, DC several years ago to become chief executive officer of PNC’s regional operations. Mike shared his perspective on such topics as life inside the Beltway, banking and the national economy, and Kentucky politics in the rear view mirror. 

Apr. 8, 2009
Managing Conflicting Values - Chandra Irvin, president of Irvin, Goforth & Irvin, LLC.

Chandra G. Irvin has worked with organizations nationally and internationally to facilitate healthy relationships and increase productivity. Ms. Irvin is the co-author of "Do You See What I See? A Diversity Tale for Retaining People of Color", the author of "FINDING PEACE in Life, Work and Love: Listening to the Voice Within".

Feb. 17, 2009  
Contemplative Leadership - The Merton Institute

Robert Toth, Executive Director of the Merton Institute spoke about the Contemplative Leadership Initiative and offered an opportunity to participate in its development through a retreat lead by the Merton Institute.  

Dec. 18, 2008   
Matthew Barzun of Obama National Finance Committee

Matthew Barzun (LL '05, BF '05) was one of three members of the Obama National Finance Committee who taught “Obama University”  - a one-day seminar where top regional fundraisers from around the country to learn to become better fundraisers as well as train others. Matthew shared insights about the experience, and explained how the Obama campaign's approach to raising funds and spreading their candidate's message was fundamentally different than that of previous presidential campaigns.