Southern Region Leadership Academy The Leadership Academy is designed to give our members an educational perspective on what it takes to serve in a leadership capacity. The Academy will acquaint attendees with the necessary building blocks for service to community organizations, churches, boards of directors and our great sisterhood. Sessions will be taught by experienced, subject matter experts who are familiar with the mindset of volunteer members. Session Topics Leadership 101: What It Is and What It Isn't How to Have Hard Conversations Leadership & Personality Styles Serving on Boards of Directors Understanding Financial Statements, Budgets & Fiduciary Responsibilities Bonus Session: Working with Hotels and Convention Bureaus |