The internationally-recognized Adizes MethodologyTM and Top Leadership Forum is being offered for the first time to entrepreneurs and C-level executives in Indiana by Leadership Horizons, Carmel, IN. Based on Dr. Ichak Adizes’ work with global organizations spanning more than 35 years, TopLeaF unlocks the secrets of the corporate lifecycle to help businesses push through traditional barriers of growth and create sustainable organizations.

“Most entrepreneurs and top executives of emerging businesses struggle with how to achieve an adaptable, self-perpetuating organization. TopLeaF provides just that–a methodology for creating sustainability in a learning environment with highly-respected peers. It’s a powerful combination for organizational growth that works.” Ron Ernst, President, Leadership Horizons

The TopLeaF program is targeted for entrepreneurs and top executive teams who are ready to move beyond success (and even survival) to sustainability. Offered through executive coach Ron Ernst, each program will consist of 10-15 organizational leaders meeting once every three weeks for a 9-month intensive leadership forum. Through TopLeaf’s critical insight, guidance and peer support, organizations will be able to make the transition from entrepreneurship to professional management, and build a sustainable, competitive advantage that propels the company profitably into the future.

TopLeaF is a proven process formula for developing management adeptness based on the Adizes Methodology, Understanding there is a natural, predictable lifecycle of organizational growth and development similar to that of a living organism, TopLeaF helps entrepreneurs and executives grasp the appropriate leadership skills needed at each stage of success and implement the fundamental changes required to transform their organization into the next stage of growth.

The first TopLeaF program is scheduled to begin April 23, 2010.

Leadership Horizons
Leadership Horizons has guided first, second and third generation entrepreneurs through various stages of business growth within a wide range of industries. As an executive development coach and adjunct professor in Ball State’s Entrepreneurship Program, owner Ron Ernst helps business leaders with the personal and professional development required for them to build sustainable companies and long-term success. Ron is the author of RealTime Coaching and The Conscious Entrepreneur.

About Adizes and Leadership Horizons
The Adizes Methodology is a proprietary, structured system for accelerating organizational change that was developed by Dr. Ichak Adizes. It is based on the fundamental principle that all organizations have a lifecycle and exhibit predictable patterns of behavior as they grow and age. Adizes TopLeaF qualified facilitators are change management experts who work side-by-side with clients to lead their organizations through transition from one lifecycle phase of growth to the next, with the goal of achieving sustainability and prime operating conditions.

For more information, contact:
Barb Smith, Scheitlin Communications
317-846-3399, barbs@scheitlin.com

INDIANAPOLIS -The Stanley K. Lacy (SKL) Executive Leadership Series is seeking emerging community leaders to apply for Class XXXV. Applications are available online at www.SKLIndy.com. Applications are due on Monday, April 26.

SKL is a program of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce designed to help emerging community leaders become more informed about the issues and needs facing central Indiana, more motivated to get involved in addressing those issues, more connected and more effective in their service to our community. Its mission is to equip class participants with the knowledge and resources to become powerful agents of change in the community.

The program takes place from September 2010 to June 2011. Classes meet on a monthly basis. Each class features an in-depth look at pertinent issues facing the region.
Topics include education, community development, health and human services, the environment, quality of life, economic development and more.

Among the many benefits class members receive are the opportunities to:

* Meet business and civic leaders who have had an impact on greater Indianapolis.
* Glean insight from civic leaders and decision-makers who act as “faculty” for SKL.
* Develop positive and meaningful relationships with fellow class members and the class moderator.
* Build a network of community contacts that will be helpful in future
community service efforts.

“The SKL Executive Leadership Series is a valuable program for the city’s future leaders,” said Roland M. Dorson, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce president and a graduate of Class XIX of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series. “I’d like to encourage organizations to look deep within their ranks for those who best fit the SKL program’s criteria and support these emerging leaders through enrollment in the program.”

Applicants are selected on the basis of professional achievement and community involvement. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in community issues, a record of participation in voluntary community activities, occupy a position reflecting significant achievement relative to age and experience, have lived in greater Indianapolis for three or more years and be between the ages of 25 and 45.

Questions about the program can be directed to Linda Kirby, Program Director, at 317.464.2261 or lkirby@indylink.com.

About the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series: Formed in 1976 by the Lacy Family, the SKL program seeks to expand the ranks of community leadership by providing a broad range of emerging leaders with the knowledge and incentive to
confront the needs of our community. Each year 25 central Indiana professionals are selected to participate in the program.

Joel P. Reuter
Vice President of Communications

Linda Kirby
Program Director

O:317.464.2220 O:317.464.2261
M:317.410.1000
E: jreuter@indylink.com

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Lou Heckler, the 2009 recipient of the Cavett Award, NSA’s highesthonor in the speaking profession, will address how to create a simple template that you can use over and over again with any speech, workshop or seminar. Key areas Lou Heckler will cover: using stories to enrich and clarify your message, including the one element that every story needs; delivering your speech in a compelling way that keeps audience members on the edge of their seats; making the audience feel like they are on the stage with you! This workshop is open to the public. Cost: In advance – $39/members and $59/guests. At the door – $49/members and $69/guests. For more information and to register for this workshop, go to www.nsa-indianaspeakers.com or call 317-430-9100.

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