Leadership Livingston is a series of sessions designed to expand the community leadership potential existing in Livingston County. The program was initiated by Cleary University and the Brighton and Howell Chambers of Commerce in 1992, and modeled after similar leadership development programs operating successfully across the country. It is designed to bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience who have demonstrated a talent for and a commitment to leadership.

Participants meet at Cleary University in Howell, or at community locations related to the specific topics, on the third Friday of each month, September through May. Each day-long session addresses a specific community issue. Aside from the regularly scheduled program, participants will gain actual experience by taking part in a community leadership project.

The goals of Leadership Livingston are simple:

• To identify existing and emerging leaders and to expand the number of informed, civic-oriented volunteer leaders.
• To provide information on community resources, identify community concerns, and give participants an opportunity to interact with other business and community leaders.
• To challenge participants to increase their knowledge and become actively involved in problem-solving in the community.
• To develop a core of individuals who will serve the county as a source for informed, motivated project leaders.
• To have an immediate positive effect on the participants, their organizations, and the community.