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What is Leadership Wayne?

Research has shown that the communities and organizations who invest in their people are the ones best positioned for growth, prosperity, and exceptional quality of life. Wayne America, Inc oversees the Leadership Wayne Program, which provides area businesses and organizations an annual opportunity to build up employees and community members via personal discovery, interpersonal development, and leadership training.

Wayne America, Inc. and the University of Nebraska Extension facilitate the 8-month course (Sept.-April), which covers a wide range of topics including: Communication, Demographics, Education, Entrepreneurship, Government, Personality Strengths, and Ways to Get Involved. Leadership Wayne was established in 2009, and over 70% of the 265 LW Alumni are living and working in Wayne America.

• Sept. 17, 2024 – Put your Strengths to work for you & your team (Normal session, 10:00a to 4:00p)
• Oct. 15, 2024 – Don’t be afraid of being Inclusive (Extended session, 8:00a to 5:00p)
• Nov. 19, 2024 – We are thankful for Wayne, America! (Extended session, 8:30a to 4:00p)
• Dec. 17, 2024 – It’s beginning to sound a lot like Communication (Normal session, 10:00a to 4:00p)
• Jan. 21, 2025 – Should Entrepreneurship be forgot? (Normal session, 10:00a to 4:00p)
• Feb. 18, 2025 – ‘Capitol’izing our state Government (Extended session, 5:00a to 6:00p)
• Mar. 18, 2025 – Differing degrees of Education (Normal session, 10:00a to 4:00p)
• Apr. 17, 2025 – How to get Involved & Graduation (Short session, 1:00 to 5:00p; Dinner & Awards, 6:00p)