"Defining Leadership has transformed not only the way I lead but the way I live."
Peggy T., PayFlex Systems  

"Defining Leadership was unlike any other leadership training I've done. In only a matter of months, it inspired me in ways that will have profound impact on how I want to lead, but also how I want to live my life."
Tiziana G., TD Ameritrade

"ICAN provides an excellent alternative to traditional leadership education for our civilian workforce through its Defining Leadership program. As a local resource, ICAN programs provide the additional benefit of broadening networks and awareness of national and international issues and trends."
Jeffrey Pearson, Lt Col, 55th Force Support Squadron, US Air Force

"OPPD greatly values the ICAN Defining Leadership approach to developing leaders 'from the inside out'. The OPPD leaders who participated in the program found it to be very thought-provoking and insightful."
Tad Leeper, Manager HR Services, Omaha Public Power District
 
"Since completing Defining Leadership, I have scheduled more team building events with my group. I have worked to leverage strengths of our whole team in managing our performance. It also provided some great analytical tools to help expand my ability to assess my role as a leader and the preferences of my team."
Jamie E., Bank of the West, Kansas City, MO
 
"I expected a typical classroom instruction-type program and feel that the immersed style of learning allowed me to really grow with the knowledge."
Tami A., Union Pacific Railroad
 
"Definitely the most applicable training."
Elaine L., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
 
"A more real-life approach to becoming a quality leader versus the text book approach."
Tammy T., First National Bank

Designed For
Emerging & High-Potential Leaders

method
Five gender-specific sessions, held over the course of four months, for fifty-two hours of instruction. (Sessions include: Orientation, three two-day sessions & celebration.)

Professional Experience
Mid-Level/High-Potential Level
Five years work experience required

Group size
20-25 gender-specific participants

Program Leaders
Karen Baldwin
Dawn Gelderloos
Marta Nieves
Scott Anderson
Mary Prefontaine

Content Themes
Stepping Into Your Power
Creating Vision
Achieving Vibrancy

Example Tools
Peer-to-Peer Learning
1:1 Coaching Sessions
Experiential Exercises
Self-Awareness Skill Building
Emergenetics Assessment
Emotional Quotient Inventory
Interpersonal Influence Inventory
HayGroup Managerial Style Workbook
Self Reflection
Journaling

price, location
Price: $3,499
(Non-profit scholarship available.)
Location: Omaha Metro Area

dates 
Spring 2012 for Women:
(Applications Due: Jan. 31)
Orientation: Feb. 15
Session 1: Feb. 16-17
Session 2: Mar. 15-16
Session 3: Apr. 12-13
Celebration: May 7

Spring 2012 for Men:
(Applications Due: Jan. 31)
Orientation: Feb. 15
Session 1: Feb. 23-24
Session 2: Mar. 22-23
Session 3: Apr. 19-20
Celebration: May 7