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Fall 2020 Seminar Series

October 7 | November 4 | December 2

After careful consideration, We have decided to offer the 2020 Fall Seminar Series via Zoom. The Series will be presented in three 1.5 hour segments on three days over a three month period.

The topics will be Anger & Communities, Shame, and Integrating Pandemic, Budget Impact & Human Toll.

MLI Alumni wins the ICMA 2020 Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award

We are pleased to congratulate Michelle Smolen on receiving the ICMA 2020 Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award. Michelle is the Assistant City Manager for the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and is only the second assistant city manager since 1934 to serve Paducah. She was appointed as the city’s first female in that position in 2018 and since then has been challenged with establishing credibility in the position and has absorbed an increasing number of responsibilities within the organization.

Read the full article on the ICMA website

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This class stands out as one of the best leadership classes/experiences of my career. The time taken to create an interactive class where we learn from each other as well as the presenters was evident. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to grow as a leader. - SC, Battalion Chief/Training Officer, IL

As a leader who is not particularly comfortable with the interpersonal or emotional side of managing, I found this program to be very beneficial. - MR, Director of Public Works, IL

I highly recommend the Midwest Leadership Institute. It provides attendees with training that isn't available elsewhere and is critical to our success as servants to the public and our employees. Whether you're new to the profession or you've been a manager for several years, this training helps establish a new vocabulary and a new way of thinking for every attendee. - LS, Assistant Village Administrator, IL

I found the "The Midwest Leadership Institute" comprehensive and a great fit for anyone in a leadership position. The presenters provided a depth of knowledge and experience. MLI also provided a great opportunity to learn from others in leadership positions during smaller group discussions. Would recommend MLI to anyone in a leadership position! - CA, ,Deputy Community Development Director, IL

I came into the training with an open mind and hoping for the best, as you do with most training opportunities. MLI opened my eyes to so many concepts and ideas to improve myself as a person, family member and most importantly, as a leader. This is a training handbook that for once, will not sit on my shelf, and I look forward to the Fall refreshers! - AP, Development Services Director, WI

"I graduated college with a minor in Human Behavior because I was considering a career in counseling psychotherapy. Ultimately, my path led me to Human Resources. While I've enjoyed the challenges of my profession, for 20 years, I've searched for a clear correlation between the two interests. The past week connected the dots for me. Thank you." - HN, Human Resource Coordinator, IL

"I'd recommend this education for anyone wishing to better understand the complexities of personal and interpersonal relationships and their impacts on and organization, and the need for two-way openness in order to successfully address the inevitable challenges." - MS, Planning Manager, WI

"The MLI group are exceptional in what they do and I found this training to be an extremely valuable resource personally and professionally." - SE, Executive Assistant, IL

"One of the most interesting seminars I have attended in years. All that was taught will be used through out my career and life. AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++" - FS, Director of Parks & Building Maintenance, IL

"The concepts give a nice framework for interpreting and living in the complex reality of local government." - DC, Finance Director, IL

"The Midwest Leadership Institute is unlike any other training I have attended. The information conveyed by our presenters and the sharing of experiences from attendees provided an opportunity to focus on me as a person and on the people around me both at work and at home. Every leader, whether they are a new supervisor or a seasoned manager, will learn something critical about themselves and their team and how we can all be better connected." - EB, Assistant Village Manager, IL

"The Midwest Leadership Institute "Helping local government navigate a complex world in a time of disruptive change" will enhance your depth of knowledge about yourself and how you can impact a situation by knowing how to use the various tools provided within this program. I have already shared the 2016 training flyer with a regional leadership team and am encouraging staff within our organization to attend the training next year." - MH, Interim County Administrator, MN