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Leadership Stoughton
Preparing Emerging Leaders to Make a Positive Impact on the Stoughton Community
Is Leadership Stoughton for me?
You are a leader. You have influence. Discover what other Stoughton leaders already know and make a difference in your community.
About Leadership Stoughton
Leadership Stoughton's premier training prepares emerging leaders for community leadership and involvement.
Join other leaders for professional training, round-table discussions, Q&A sessions, business and community tours, group service projects and an inside look at the Stoughton community.
In Leadership Stoughton, you will:
- build lasting relationships with other leaders
- receive professional leadership training from our highly respected MATC instructor
- discover community resources
- identify current issues & future concerns
- serve in a group project benefiting a local non-profit organization
- discover more of who you are as a leader
Leadership Stoughton is a one day a month commitment from September to May. The sponsorship cost is $600 ($550 if more two or more from the same company).
Apply Today
Download the Leadership Stoughton Application <link to application PDF> or pick up an application at the Chamber of Commerce office at 532 E Main Street in Stoughton. Applications are due by August 22, 2008.
More Information
2008-2009 CLASS APPLICATION click to download application.
2008 Leadership Stoughton Brochure and Schedule click to download brochure.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact:
Jeff Lovell, Leadership Stoughton Coordinator
608.347.7705 | jeff@iamwatershed.com
Ed Bieno, Chamber Administrator
608.873.7912 | administrator@stoughtonwi.com
What people are saying about Leadership Stoughton
"Leadership Stoughton is just what Stoughton needs: Great students, great leaders!"
-Helen Johnson, Mayor
"Leadership Stoughton is a great way to grow as a leader and to be involved in the community. The classes were very fun and informative."
"I really enjoyed the program and the friends I made this year. I'm glad I live in a community with such fine, forward-thinking, caring people."
"I'd recommend Leadership Stoughton to anyone who wants to have a positive influence in Stoughton. Even after living here all of my life, I discovered so much that I never knew. Stoughton has so much to offer!"
2008-2009 Leadership Stoughton Program
Each session is from 8am to 3pm unless otherwise noted
Thursday, September 11 | The Best Is Yet to Come
Introduction to Leadership Stoughton, alumni and new class members
Location: Springers on Lake Kegonsa; Time: 11am-2pm
Thursday, October 9 | The Beginning: Our History, Culture and religion
MATC's Professional Leadership Training: What is a Leader?
- Relationship to followers
- The organization and one's self
Location: Stoughton Opera House
Thursday, November 13 | Health and Human Services in Stoughton
MATC's Professional Management Training: What is leadership character?
- Ethics
- Example
- Commitments
Location: Skaalen Home Friendship Room
Thursday, December 11 | Law and Government in Stoughton
MATC's Professional Management Training: What is Leadership personal capability
- Initiative
- Problem solving
Location: City Council Chambers, Public Safety Building
Thursday, January 8 | Education in Stoughton
MATC's Professional Management Training: What are leadership results?
Location: Stoughton Public Schools Board Room
Thursday, February 12 | Local Businesses: The Backbone of Our Community
MATC's Professional Management Training: What are leadership interpersonal skills?
- Communication
- Motivation
- Coaching and counseling
- Teamwork
Location: Cummins Complex
Thursday, March 12 | A Look Behind the Scenes: Stoughton's Art, Culture and Recreation
MATC's Professional Management Training: what is role of leadership in change?
- How to implement
- When it is it necessary
- Effectiveness
Location: Stoughton Public Library
Thursday, April 9 | Protecting Our Environment
MATC's Professional Management Training: How can a leader remain a leader
- Time and stress management
- Physical and mental health
- Lifelong learning
- Balance
- Have Fun!
Location: Stoughton EMS Training Room
Thursday, May 14 | Graduation: Where We Have Been And Where We Are Headed
Location: TBD; Time: 6-9pm
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