{"id":6674,"date":"2017-05-11T20:16:33","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T20:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/2017\/05\/19\/furman-recognizes-womens-leadership-institute-graduates\/"},"modified":"2024-07-24T15:31:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T19:31:44","slug":"furman-recognizes-womens-leadership-institute-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/furman-recognizes-womens-leadership-institute-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Furman recognizes Women&#8217;s Leadership Institute graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Women\u2019s Leadership Institute (WLI) of Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2017 graduates:<\/p>\n<p>Cindy Benjamin-LS3P Associates, Ltd.<br \/>\nKristin Bennett-United Way of Greenville County<br \/>\nAnne Lee Buck-Greenville First Steps<br \/>\nTerese Calhoun-Greenville Area Development Corporation<br \/>\nTamile Callaway-Acuity Brands, Inc.<br \/>\nTammy Compton-Spartanburg County First Steps<br \/>\nSara Cox-Blanchard Machinery Company<br \/>\nCheryl Cromartie-Greenville County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<br \/>\nKira DeLoache-United Way of Greenville County<br \/>\nCortney Easterling-Greenville Health System<br \/>\nTracy Eggleston-Cozen O&#8217;Connor<br \/>\nHeather Esch-United Way of Greenville County<br \/>\nDorothy Freeman Self-DFS Creative Concepts<br \/>\nC Michelle Gaillard-SunTrust Bank<br \/>\nKatie Hottel-Upstate Forever<br \/>\nAngela Karcher-Greer Commission of Public Works<br \/>\nAngel King-Lakeview Golf Club, Inc.<br \/>\nRachel Morse-Canterbury Counseling Center<br \/>\nCamden Navarro-Wyche, P.A.<br \/>\nSimone Pace-Camping World of Spartanburg<br \/>\nJessica Pate-Jackson Marketing Group<br \/>\nMichelle Pugh-Michelin North America<br \/>\nJatoya Rector-Verizon Wireless<br \/>\nSamantha Reid-Greenville Health System<br \/>\nJennifer Snow-Greenville Health System<br \/>\nJodi Ware-Baldor Electric Company<br \/>\nStacy Warren-Unity Logistics<br \/>\nSarah Wills-Fluor<br \/>\nTonya Woods-Greenville County School District<\/p>\n<p>WLI provides an engaging educational forum for executives and senior managers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in corporations, law, governmental agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. By working with one another, the goal of WLI is to enhance vital leadership skills and form a collaborative, lasting network of relationships.<\/p>\n<p>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. The seminars offered during each session include a comprehensive view of concepts and strategies that have immediate and practical application in real-world work environments.<\/p>\n<p>WLI explores many 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<p>WLI extends the invitation to participate in an immersive experience with a nationally recognized liberal arts university, esteemed faculty, and accomplished business leaders. The 2018 Institute will be held January through May on the Furman University campus. Applications will be accepted online beginning September 1, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Women\u2019s Leadership Institute at Furman University, contact Sam Tisdale, Director of Corporate and Professional Development at 864-294-2156, or visit the website at www.furman.edu\/cpd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Women\u2019s Leadership Institute (WLI) of Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2017 graduates: Cindy Benjamin-LS3P Associates, Ltd. 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