Alumni Spotlight: Evan Smith (LLA ’19)
Can you explain a little bit more about how you got connected with the PlusMe Project and how you eventually joined their board? What is the mission of the organization and who do they serve?
Shortly after graduating from Leadership LA in 2019, I knew that I wanted t…
Celebrating our Wins in 2020
Check out our Year in Review Video!
We are very proud of all we have accomplished in the past year. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we must celebrate our wins – big and small – and lead with empa…
What is Emotional Exhaustion?
With the constant news cycle, an election year, working from home, homeschooling kids, dealing with a worldwide pandemic, and so many other factors (the list could go on!), burnout is bound to be a result for many of us. Dr. Ward gives us an understanding of emotional exhau…
Alumni Spotlight: Julie Ha Truong (LLA ’15)
Julie Ha Truong, MPPFounder, Leadership SavvyLeadership Savvy is a consulting firm serving mission-minded leaders in achieving personal and professional goals.
Can you explain a little bit more about the work you are doing at Leadership Savvy and why you founde…
Beyond Performative Allyship by Natalie Marrero
As the world’s mainstream culture begins to acknowledge #BlackLivesMatter as a legitimate issue that needs to be addressed, much is being asked of ourselves as humans and in our roles within our work. This moment is critical. Either an individual or institution will decide …
Alumni Spotlight – Leadership Southern California, Class of 2021
Leadership Southern California Class of 2020
For the first time EVER, we are spotlighting an entire cohort! Leadership Southern California Class of 2020 took it upon themselves to fundraise for the next cohort. We are so appreciative of the incredibly generous offer by t…
Alumni Spotlight: Jenifer Harris (LLA ’19)
Recent Leadership Los Angeles (LLA) graduate Jen caught our attention when we saw her LinkedIn post: “In the last three days I have conducted one training, made seven presentations, moderated one panel, had a session with one of my students and had several meetings. It …
Alumni Spotlight: Derick Brazell and Kersten Haile (LSC 20)
One of our favorite things to witness during each program is the unique and fortuitous connections fellows make within their cohort. From new funding deals to job opportunities to volunteer experiences, our fellows truly do come together and help each other in all their end…
What is Burnout? With Dr. Stanley J. Ward
Dr. Stanley J. Ward supports leaders who do work that is both needed and challenging. While coaching leaders to successfully accomplish this kind of work, he found that many of them struggled with issues related to burnout. In his latest book, How to Beat Burnout for …
Alumni Spotlight – Yvette Stott
Yvette Stott, LSC ’20
When you are in a room with Yvette Stott, recent graduate and Class Speaker for Leadership Southern California (LSC) Class of 2020, her motivating energy and “can-do” attitude are contagious. In light of Women’s History Month last month, we asked Yv…
