The Women\u2019s Leadership Institute (WLI) of Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2016 graduates:<\/p>\n
Kaleigh Aldridge, Baldor, Greenville
\nLaura Bain, Upstate Forever, Greenville
\nHeidi Bray, Arclabs, Piedmont
\nCatriona Carlisle, Meals on Wheels Greenville County
\nElizabeth Cobb, Southern Management Corporation, Greenville
\nEllen Cohen, BMW MC, Greer
\nKathy Dickson, SC Department of Employment and Workforce, Spartanburg
\nJessica Eldridge, Find Great People International, Greenville
\nTia Foster, Gordon Food Service\/Sun City Produce, Piedmont
\nHesha Gamble, County of Greenville
\nAnn Glenn, United Way of Greenville County
\nNalisha Henry, United Way of Greenville County
\nAbby Holt, Kennedy Associates, Clearwater, Fla.
\nJada Jacobs, Propel HR, Greenville
\nKim Jolley, SunTrust Bank, Spartanburg
\nCatherine Kamieniecki, Spartanburg School District 2, Inman
\nKathleen Khaleghi, United Way of Greenville County
\nTerrie Long, Greenville Health System
\nElizabeth Milhous, YMCA of Greenville
\nCheryl Morlan, Immedion, LLC, Columbia
\nAnn O’Dea, St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Greenville
\nRhonda Rawlings, SummitMedia Greenville
\nMary Rippon, Greenville Health System
\nCathy Rodriguez, Fluor, Greenville
\nJill Rose, Perceptive Recruiting, LLC, Greenville
\nBeth Scheimann, County of Greenville, Taylors
\nShaunda Trotter, Anmed Health, Anderson<\/p>\n
WLI provides an educational forum for executives and senior managers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines including corporations, law, governmental agencies, educational institutions and non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n
Says Dr. Brad Bechtold, Executive Director of Continuing Education at Furman, \u201cOur goal is to work together to enhance vital leadership skills and form a collaborative, lasting network of relationships. An understanding of the complex dynamics involved in achieving true success as a leader requires insight into one\u2019s personal leadership style and keen business acumen.\u201d<\/p>\n
The seminars offered during each WLI session include a comprehensive view of concepts and strategies, which promise to have immediate and practical application in real-world work environments.<\/p>\n
Described as an \u201cimmersive experience taught by esteemed faculty and accomplished business leaders,\u201d WLI seminars explore topics such as negotiation and conflict resolution, communication skills, the psychology behind success, network diversity, leadership styles, best practices for shared success, public speaking, life balance, and time management.<\/p>\n
The 2017 Women\u2019s Leadership Institute will be held January through May on the Furman University campus. Applications will be accepted online beginning Sept. 1, 2016.<\/p>\n