
Leadership Flagship
Building the community through servant leadership.
Annual Flagship ten-month program designed for established senior leaders who have demonstrated leadership experience and proven success over significant business operations. Flagship provides in-depth knowledge of our community and facilitates small group projects that give back.
Applications have closed for L-36, beginning in August 2022.
Check out our L-36 Class!
Applications for L-37 (beginning in August 2023) will open in Fall 2022.

Overview
Annual Flagship ten-month program designed for established senior leaders who have demonstrated leadership experience and proven success over significant business operations. Flagship provides in-depth knowledge of our community and facilitates small group projects that give back.
Program Content
In addition to opening and closing retreat, the program spends eight days highlighting greater Huntsville. Participants examine the Economic Base/Innovation, Education, Human Services, Healthcare, Local, State and Federal Government and Public Safety. To support this goal, small-group projects are developed to immediately impact change throughout the community. Leadership Flagship is an intense, immersive group learning experience that stresses the importance of leadership through service and provides an opportunity for community collaboration.
Participation & Selection
Class participants come from every sector of our community and are selected by a committee of Leadership Greater Huntsville graduates based on the following criteria: High standards of personal integrity, record of achievement in community activities, a desire to increase community involvement, the ability to set and attain goals, the commitment of necessary time and effort to complete the program.
I applied for Leadership ten years after having served as the Mayor of Huntsville. My application was due to a belief that I could share experiences with future leaders and not to gain much knowledge myself. It was a pleasant surprise that I was able to accomplish both, as well as to solidify many great friendships that will last. My expectations were exceeded by a large amount.
- Steve Hettinger, L-20, F-14
Flagship Class 36
August 2022 –May 2023
Opening Retreat: August 10, 11, & 12, 2022*
Living Like a Local: September 7, 2022
Arts & Entertainment: September 28, 2022
Human Services: October 19, 2022
Education: November 2, 2022
Government: December 7, 2022
Innovation & Entrepreneurship: January 11, 2023
Behind the Gate: February 8, 2023
Health & Wellness: March 8, 2023
Public Safety: April 5, 2023
Launch Retreat: April 26, 27, & 28, 2023*
Graduation: May 17, 2023
*Out Of Town
Target Candidates: For established leaders who are ready to make a significant contribution to our community's success. Flagship gives participants an in-depth look at our community and how they impact change.
Tuition: $4,850
Objective: 10-month program (one day per month) that focuses on community issues and practical application of servant leadership. Includes overnight opening & closing retreat.
Questions?
For more information email Flagship Program Director: Shannon Neblett, (256) 755-1951.