SEMA's Future Leaders Network (FLN) held its second Professional Development Program (PDP) in May at the SEMA Detroit Garage. This intensive training focused on improving individual and business performance while allowing FLN members to grow their network of peers.
Twenty-five FLN members participated in the event, where they spent two full days learning from prestigious Dale Carnegie Institute trainers. Heavily focused on peer-to-peer networking and interactive group-activities, the agenda included presentations and activities on how to become better communicators, networkers, and leaders – both personally and professionally.
Hear from past attendees on their experiences and the benefits of joining this event.
"The program made me have an all-new appreciation for SEMA, its mission, and the automotive industry as a whole. The attendees were all exceptional people who were highly engaged in the material. I particularly enjoyed the discussion around appropriately and effectively sharing your opinion using evidence, which I feel everyone should learn whether they are in a leadership position or not. It was also awesome to tour the SEMA Garage and understand that facility and its function for the industry."
—Jake Gisseman, Battle Born Offroad
"I wanted to get a better foundation for communication skills as a young leader. I had an excellent experience in the program and walked away with a lot of invaluable skills that I can take back to my current employer and help me develop myself as a professional leader in the industry."
—Robert Fisher, Power Automedia
The Professional Development Program helps aspiring leaders in the automotive aftermarket reach greater levels of success. Sponsored by FLN in partnership with Dale Carnegie, the two-day, in-person program focuses on improving individual and business performance and is available exclusively to FLN members are a significant discount.
"The Future Leaders Network is committed to helping aspiring leaders advance in the industry," said FLN Chair Nick Caloroso. "Partnering with a world-class organization such as Dale Carnegie is just one example of what we are doing to invest in the membership. I've been fortunate to have been able to participate in the Dale Carnegie Training, and I'm excited that other FLN members will have access to the program as well."
The program is available at half of Dale Carnegie's regular fee and includes complimentary meals and hotel accommodations for three nights. (Cost for the program is $1,600 direct from Dale Carnegie.) Participants will also need to arrange their own travel to the event.
The program is limited to 25 FLN members, but any SEMA member aged 39 and under can apply for FLN membership.
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.
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