2023 Sail To Success - Inaugural Class

Sail to Success is a 12-month Leadership Program designed by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce with the objective of developing strong top-tier leaders.  It is built around the core skills needed in the four pillars of leadership – Leading Self, Leading the Team, Leading the Business and Leading into the Future. What makes Sail to Success so effective are the various approaches listed below.
 

• Learning Retention:   Instead of sending your leaders to a “one and done” session where they will absorb only a few ideas, then  put their workbooks on the shelves never to refer to them again, we approach learning with a maximum retention strategy. We realize that if learning is not retained immediately, it will fade  from short-term memory.   This 12-month program is designed to ensure the participants retain the learning at a much higher level.   . 

• Blended learning : With varied activities, such as  reading, testing, real world application, and teach backs, we ensure participants walk away with innovative tactics and solutions for a higher level of understanding and retention of the material taught.

• Local Subject Matter Experts:  We invite local, established leaders to share their knowledge in some sessions.

• Pillar One: Leading Self – Leadership starts with understanding your own strengths and weaknesses.  We use assessments and models to identify proficiency in the basic elements of leadership such as communication skills, professionalism, and time management among others.  Upon completion of this pillar, you will have a clear understanding of where your skills are strong and what you need to improve upon.
• Pillar Two:  Leading the Team:  Introduces the core elements that any leader should understand and practice when building a team.  The curriculum includes how to build trust, handle conflict, how to motivate and reward employees, how to set objectives and expectations,  and the importance of diversity. 
• Pillar Three:  Leading the Business:  Teaches the importance of understanding your business through financials and budgeting, how to deliver stellar customer service,  the basics of networking, and attracting and hiring employees and  the importance of social media in today’s business environment.
• Pillar Four:  Leading into the Future – What’s next for me or my business?  How can I get promoted?  What’s my future role?  Do I have a Alternate careers such as serving in public office and serving on community boards.