Henry Crown Fellowship Program, Class of 2012 — The Promise of Leadership

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Date

Aug 12 – 16 2014
9:00am – 5:00pm

Location

Aspen, CO, United States

Hosts

This program is a unique mix of seminars designed to broaden the perspectives of the participants and hone their skills in values-centered leadership. It honors the memory of Chicago industrialist Henry Crown (1896-1990), whose legendary career was marked by a lifelong commitment to honor, integrity, industry and philanthropy.

Moderators include:

  • Eric Motley, managing director, Henry Crown Fellowship Program vice president
  • Ben Dunlap, president emeritus of Wofford College, seminar moderator
  • Peter Reiling, executive vice president, Leadership and Seminar Program, executive director, Henry Crown Fellowship
  • Skip Battle, senior Aspen Institute fellow and moderator

The Henry Crown Fellowship Program, established in 1997, seeks to develop the next generation of community-spirited leaders, providing them with the tools necessary to meet the challenges of business and civic leadership in the 21st century. To learn more, visit http://www.aspeninstitute.org/leadership-programs/henry-crown-fellowship-program

The Henry Crown Fellowship Program, established in 1997, seeks to develop the next generation of community-spirited leaders, providing them with the tools necessary to meet the challenges of business and civic leadership in the 21st century. The program is a unique mix of seminars designed to broaden the perspectives of the participants and hone their skills in values-centered leadership. It honors the memory of Chicago industrialist Henry Crown (1896-1990), whose legendary career was marked by a lifelong commitment to honor, integrity, industry and philanthropy.

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