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A Program of Skinner Leadership Institute

WHO IS HIGH-CHARACTER, HIGH-INTEGRITY, RESILIENT, CONFIDENT, AND COMMITTED TO ADVANCING PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY, WHILE IMPACTING THE HUMAN CONDITION

BECOMING A DIFFERENCE-MAKING

promise driven .

The Masters Series for Distinguished Leaders (MSDL) operates two days a month between January – June.

It offers leadership excellence training for African American

middle managers, ages 25-45, providing high level exposure to

world class leaders, a community service project, as well as

personal and professional development. MSDL includes

support systems of personalized coaching by renowned

veteran leaders, an active alumni network, peer-to‐peer support

among MSDL colleagues from diverse disciplines and career

paths, and a network of accomplished leaders surrounding

participants even after they graduate from MSDL.

UNIQUENESS: The Masters Series for Distinguished

Leaders (MSDL) focuses on the internal qualities of high

performing leadership such as strength of character, integrity,

resiliency, team building, developing empowering

relationships, and understanding the proper uses of

power. These are the critical skills needed by high performing

organizations with diverse talent, operating in extremely

competitive markets.

SUCCESS: Masters Series for Distinguished Leaders is built on

a philosophy of PROMISE DRIVEN LEADERSHIP. MSDL moves

past the usual leadership development focus on PURPOSE, or

the work a leader is called to do...to PROMISE, or the

difference a leader is called to make to improve the human

condition. Promise Driven leaders are always “other‐centered”

and make others around them better. The goal of MSDL is to

equip high‐performing executives with the character strength

and mindset of PROMISE DRIVEN LEADERSHIP so they are

prepared to drive the success of their organizations an. d the

communities they serve.

PROMISE DRIVEN Leaders model seven character traits. They

are Committed to something bigger than themselves;

Considerate of others; Connected to others; Compassionate

toward others; Confident in their cause; Conscientious with

excellence as their brand, and Complementary toward

others.

MSDL Fellows and Faculty, Dr. Barbara

Williams-Skinner, ( Bottom C); Hon. Constance Newman, (Bottom 2nd/L), and Dr. Therman Evans, (Bottom L) following a policy briefing with Congressional leaders.

vision

history

“I have participated since the inception and watched the Masters Series program grow to become a significant resource for developing top of the line leaders prepared to address the needs of the African American community.“ Marc Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League

The African American Leadership Family, est. 1985

HISTORY: Beginning in 1985, a cadre of accomplished veteran African American leaders,

called, “The Leadership Family,” banded together to empower one another to leverage their

diversity for themselves, their organizations, and communities. Outstanding leaders like former

Labor Secretary Alexis M. Herman, Dr. Maya Angelou, Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Dr. Therman E.

Evans, Mr. Joseph E. “Joe” Moore, Jr., The Honorable Constance Newman, Dr. Barbara Williams-

Skinner, and others, joined in this mission. The Leadership Family is committed to developing a

robust pipeline of distinguished leaders equipped to address the challenges in our world.

Masters Series for Distinguished Leaders was founded in 2008 by the African American

Leadership Family to nurture and develop a new generation of high impact executives. This

culturally sensitive, global leadership excellence and community service program assists high

performing business, government, and nonprofit middle managers, ages 25-45, who are people

of color, to move to the next levels of their careers while serving under-resourced communities.

MSDL has graduated over 100 gifted and talented executives.

MSDL Faculty and staff members with Master Teacher, Mr. Marc Morial, President, The National Urban League (C).

CENTER TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING & SLAVERY United Way Worldwide

HOW IT WORKS: Over six (6) months (January - June) ONE DAY in MSDL is

spent in interactive seminars teaching PROMISE DRIVEN leadership principles. A SECOND DAY is

spent with MSDL Fellows contributing their skills and talents to building capacity in stellar

organizations serving under-resourced communities through a Community Service Project

with partnering organizations such as:

service Master Teacher, Stacey D. Stewart, President,

United Way Worldwide (C) in dialogue with MSDL

2014 Fellows, Mr. Xavier Ramey (L) and Mr.

Donald C. Thurston (R).

“The Masters Series is a one-of-a-kind leadership development experience that provides tremendous learning, mentoring and networking opportunities to help you build a strong foundation for future career success. This program emphasizes important internal qualities that enable leaders to not only build successful paths for themselves, but to also empower those around them.” – Stacey D. Stewart, U.S. President, United Way Worldwide

WHAT OUR SPONSORS ARE SAYING: The strength of MSDL is the network of sponsors, many of whom have enrolled executives in the program.

AARP (Ms. Edna Kane-Williams)

Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Shalondon Christensen

Coca-Cola North America (Ms. Lori George Billingsley)

Enterprise Holdings (Mr. Alonzo Byrd)

ExxonMobil (Mr. Keith McCoy)

Rev. John K. Jenkins

Prudential Financial (Ms. Sharon C. Taylor)

Northrop Grumman (Ms. Sandra Evers-Manly)

Shell Oil Company (Ms. Debra Stewart/Mr. Joseph “Joe” E. Moore, Jr.)

Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner

The Burks Companies (Mr. Fred Burks and Mrs. Suzanne E. Burks)

Toyota Motor Sales USA (Mr. Michael Rouse/Mr. J. L. Armstrong)

United Negro College Fund (Dr. Michael C. Lomax)

Verizon (Mr. Tony Lewis)

“The Masters Series for Distinguished Leaders is a unique opportunity for rising African American leaders in Shell.” Debra C. Stewart, Manager, Supplier Diversity, Workforce Development & Diversity Outreach, Shell Oil Company

"One of the highest values of Toyota is creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and culture. A huge step in that process is nurturing and mentoring high performing talent among people of all races, cultures and backgrounds. Toyota's participation in the Masters Series for Distinguished Leaders is an important step toward creating that highly valued talent pool." Michael Rouse, Vice President, Diversity, Philanthropy and Community Affairs for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.

“At The Coca-Cola Company, we understand the importance of promise driven leadership. We commend and support MSDL for its focus on instilling this principle in rising leaders across the country.” Lori George Billingsley, Vice President, Corporate Relations, Coca-Cola North America

MSDL Sponsors, Mr. J.L. Armstrong (2nd L, Ms. Lori George Billingsley (3rd l), Mrs.

Barbara Perkins (4th l), Mrs. Suzanne E. Burks (5th l), and Mr. Michael Rouse (2nd R) with MSDL Faculty.

Master Teacher, Mr. J.L. Armstrong, National Manager, External Affairs,

Toyota Motor Sales, USA (2nd L) providing leadership tips to MSDL

2015 Fellows.

MSDL Fellows and Faculty visit with Ms. Valerie Jarrett (C), Senior White House Advisor to President Barack Obama.

2016 SCHEDULE January 21-22 | Module I: Leadership’s Intangible Qualities: Moving from Purpose to Promise.

Discover the distinction between PURPOSE, or the work you are called to do, and PROMISE, the

difference you are called to make to impact the human condition.

February 18-19 | Module II: Foundations of Effective Leadership: Character Strength, Integrity,

and Resiliency. Understand areas where you need to strengthen your character and the

difference high character and high integrity leaders can make as you advance in your career;

strengthen your organization; and impact struggling communities. Discover your character

strengths/weaknesses.

March 17-18 | Module III: Successful Leaders: Building Empowering, Win-Win Relationships.

Discern how to build powerful mutually supportive, trusting, lasting, win‐win relationships that

transcend business connections, business card exchanges, and social media networking.

April 21-22 | Module IV: Effective Leaders: Mastering Inclusion in a Diverse World. Grasp the

historic and current need for courageous leaders to break down walls and build bridges of

understanding and cooperation among diverse communities to advance your organization’s

mission and impact the human condition. Help people of every background to thrive.

May 19-20 | Module V: Empowered Leaders: Understanding The Proper Uses of Power. Gain

strategic insights into how power works in high performing organizations and how to discover

and properly use power to advance the organization’s mission; your career goals, and your

community.

June 16‐17 | Module VI: Community Service Project Final Presentations, Graduation Luncheon,

and White House Policy Briefing. Test your capacity to make a winning presentation of your

efforts over six months to apply your unique skills to help build capacity for stellar

community‐based organizations. Obtain honest; constructive feedback from a panel of

accomplished veteran business and civic leaders. Receive your MSDL Completion Award in a

closing luncheon. Attend an interactive, high quality policy briefing presented by top White

House executives.

“Your style of service-oriented and technically sound leadership is exactly what the country and the world needs as we move further into the 21st century and continue to struggle against inequality and the deferred dreams of too many.” Valerie B. Jarrett, White House Senior Advisor to the President

WHERE: Sessions are hosted at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW,

Washington, DC 20009.

HOW TO ENROLL: Individual cost is $5,000. (A $1,000 deposit is required to hold your

space). Payment plans are available.

CONTACT: For more information contact Ms. Barbarella Brown, Director, Skinner Leadership

Institute, (202) 352-4956 cell or by email, bbrown@ sk inner leadership .org o r v i s i t

our website at www.masterseries.org.

Master Teacher, Mr. David Carmen of the Carmen Group (R) with MSDL Faculty members, Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, Dr. Therman Evans, and The Honorable Constance Newman (L-R).

http://www.masterseries.org/






$50,000

Platinum

• Registration for (5) talented leaders.

• Logo featured in promotional materials and website.

• Remarks during the September "Meet & Greet" Reception with Congressional

Leaders regularly attended by over 250 rising and renowned national leaders.

• Participate as a panel expert during the June Closing Session Presentations

• Invitation to White House Policy Briefing during June Closing Session.

$25,000

Gold



• Recognition during the September "Meet & Greet" Reception with Congressional


• Participate as a panel expert during the June Closing Session.

$15,000

Silver





$10,000

Bronze

• Registration for (1) talented leader.




MSDL SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION MSDL Sponsors assist talented leaders, who are ideal candidates, but who lack the corporate sponsorship to participate in the program or individuals who have been identified within their organization to benefit from the program.

Please invoice me for the following sponsorship level:

$50,000

Platinum

$25,000

Gold

$15,000

Silver

$10,000

Bronze

Check is enclosed.

Please make payable to:

Skinner Leadership Institute – MSDL

5875 Solomons Island, Road

Tracy’s Landing, MD 20779 Check to be

mailed to:

A payment via PayPal will be made to [email protected].

Charge to the following credit card: Amount $

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All information is confidential and will be used solely for MSDL program.

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