The mission of Leadership Winston-Salem – educating, connecting, and energizing leaders to serve and improve the community – guides everything we do. Our programs are all about building strong, lasting relationships with other leaders, learning more about our community, and being inspired to make a difference in our community.
Leadership Winston-Salem, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization began in 1984 by Thomas K. Hearn, Jr., Julius H. Corpening, and C. Edward Pleasants to increase the understanding and commitment to the city’s future during a time of significant change.
Our LWS Flagship Program retained the same format from 1984 until 2004 when it was taken offline to undergo a redesign to incorporate adult learning principles and best practices in experiential learning. The reformulated program, which began in 2005, reflects the results of that effort. From its inception in 1984, over 1,500 individuals representing the rich diversity of our community have graduated from the program.
INSIGHT Winston-Salem for senior-level executives was added in 2012 by key community leaders who serve as trustees for this six-session evening forum. Objectives for this invitation-only offering are:
- Connecting leaders with each other and established local community leaders;
- Facilitating leadership conversations about our community; and
- Fostering engagement and collaboration for community improvement.
IT'S RECRUITMENT SEASON!!
Leadership Winston-Salem is searching for individuals who can impact the community through their talents, gifts, visions, and connections. Help us recruit for future LWS classes by nominating a candidate for the Flagship program at leadershipws.org/nominate-a-candidate/
If you know someone who can benefit from connecting with other leaders to make Winston-Salem a better place to work, live, and thrive, please get in touch with April D. Garner, Flagship Program Director, at 336-723-1002 ext. 1206 or via email at april@leadershipws.org for more info. ... See MoreSee Less
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LWS Board member Suzanne Danhauer's whole family making the news!! Guess we know which way their bracket is stacked!
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Our deepest condolences go to the family and friends of Dr. J. Howell Smith. Dr. Smith was a proud graduate of the Leadership Winston-Salem Class of 1999 and a dedicated servant leader in our community. ... See MoreSee Less
Dr. J. Howell Smith Obituary 2023 - West Family Funeral Services
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Winston-Salem is known for its rich history of arts and innovation. Are we living up to that name? What can local artist glean from this community to sustain a life in the arts?
Please join us on March 21 at noon for an uplifting and insightful conversation with two members of our local art scene as they discuss their works and how they attempt to convert them into profits. Arts Council's President & CEO, Chase Law will lend her expertise as she moderates a panel discussion between Endia Beal (local Visual Artist) and Spencer Aubrey (local Poet, DJ, EMCEE & Arts Council Winston-Salem & Forsyth County Curator). Find out how the arts effect our local economy, how individuals and businesses can/are supporting their art and how their livelihood is impacted by the city and county.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: LWS Leaders & Lunch: My Work as an Artist: How to monetize it today, tomorrow, and in the future. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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Winston-Salem is known for its rich history of arts and innovation. Are we living up to that name? What can local artists glean from this community to sustain a life in the arts? Please Join us for an...Comment on Facebook