2026 Leadership Institute Application - Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce

2026 Leadership Institute Application

Leadership Institute Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the Leadership Institute!

This program is designed to cultivate leadership skills, foster professional growth, and create opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Please complete the following application to be considered for the program.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Full Name: *

Preferred Pronouns *

Date of Birth *

mm/dd/yyyy

Phone Number

Email *

Business/Organization Name *

Can you commit to the full Leadership Institute program? *

Program Duration: March–November (11 classes)

Schedule: Every Three Weeks, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Is your business a Chamber Member? *

Why are you interested in participating in the NACC Leadership Institute? *

What do you hope to learn, achieve, or contribute?

What are your greatest strengths as a leader, and how have you leveraged them in the past? *

What core values guide your decision-making? *

How do you ensure those values are upheld in your leadership style?

How do you maintain a positive attitude and motivate others during challenging times? *

What behaviors do you think are most critical for a leader to inspire trust and credibility? *

Describe your process for setting and achieving goals, both personally and professionally. *

What tools or strategies have been most effective for you?

What do you believe makes a successful team, and what role do you typically play in a team setting? *

How do you approach conflict resolution, and what techniques have you found most effective? *

Who is a leader you admire, and why? How have they influenced your approach to leadership?

What leadership skills or qualities do you most want to develop through this program? *