The Professional Development Program (PDP) helps aspiring leaders in the automotive aftermarket reach greater levels of success. Sponsored by FLN in partnership with Dale Carnegie, this year’s training will focus on “Lead with Influence.” This session is a two-day, in-person experience designed exclusively for attendees to strengthen the skills needed to build trust, influence others and lead more effectively. Participants will explore how to influence conversations, uncover the interests and perspectives of others, present compelling ideas, and work through resistance and push-back. Through interactive exercises, practice and coaching, participants will have the opportunity to apply these skills in real-world workplace situations and take practical tools back to their teams and organizations—all at a significant discount exclusively for members.
The program includes:
All attendees are responsible for their travel to Detroit, Michigan.
“The Future Leaders Network is committed to giving emerging leaders the tools, experiences and connections they need to grow both personally and professionally,” said FLN Education Committee Co-Chair, Tara Demuth. “The Professional Development Program (PDP) is an important part of that commitment, providing FLN members with opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills, build confidence and learn how to lead with greater influence. We want members to take what they learn through this program and put it into action—in their careers, their companies and throughout the automotive aftermarket.”
This program is limited to 25 SEMA members to create an intimate, highly interactive learning environment. The smaller group allows participants to engage more deeply with the content, receive more individualized feedback and coaching, and build meaningful connections with fellow emerging leaders. With fewer participants, everyone has more opportunities to share ideas, ask questions, practice new skills and learn from one another’s experiences.
The Future Leader's Network (FLN) provides industry young future leaders with an opportunity to network with other SEMA members in various market segments and influential industry leaders. It also gives you a unique chance to listen and learn, as well as provide the industry a youthful voice to be heard. FLN members are industry leaders who are 39 years of age or younger and are actively pursuing a higher level of professionalism in the specialty equipment market. The current membership roster represents some of the top technology, marketing and sales, operations and executive minds in the automotive industry.
