The George Washington Leadership Program

8:45 AM

Arrivals and Breakfast

Founder’s Terrace (weather permitting) or Bookout Reception Hall George Washington Presidential Library

9:15 AM

Opening Modality: Connection before Content

Rubenstein Leadership Hall, George Washington Presidential Library

9:30 AM

The Washington Way: Character & Credibility In Leadership 

Rubenstein Leadership Hall, George Washington Presidential Library

George Washington’s extraordinary character and integrity made him the most trusted figure of the founding era. Today, more than ever, character, credibility, and trust are essential foundations of effective leadership. This presentation and discussion combine the impactful lessons of history with a modern organizational model of character-based leadership. Leaders of character are inherently more trusted and more effective, and so are the organizations they lead.

10:45 AM

Communication and The Language Of Leadership

Rubenstein Leadership Hall, George Washington Presidential Library 
Leadership excellence is fundamentally rooted in masterful communication. This intensive session explores the transformative power of language in leadership, focusing on three critical dimensions: strategic dialogue, feedback dynamics, and courageous conversations. 
Participants will learn: 
– The art of strategic listening: moving beyond hearing to understanding underlying meanings and motivations 
– A structured approach to giving and receiving feedback that drives positive change while maintaining relationships 
– Techniques for initiating and navigating difficult conversations with clarity and confidence 
– Methods for creating psychological safety that enables honest, productive dialogue across all organizational levels 
– Strategies for adapting communication style to different situations and audiences, drawing from Washington’s own practices of situational leadership 

Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios specific to law enforcement leadership, participants will develop enhanced capabilities in using language to build trust, align teams, and drive organizational excellence. 

12:15 PM

LUNCH

Founder’s Terrace (weather permitting) or Bookout Reception Hall George Washington Presidential Library 

1:15 PM

Group Tour of Rare Books & Manuscripts Collection

Mars Suite, George Washington Presidential Library
Step behind the “exhibition glass” and view firsthand authentic books and documents from Washington’s own library, learning more about the character of the leader through his own words and collection.

2:20 PM

Facilitated Session- Maximizing Team Collaboration: Strategies for Integration, Alignment, and Impact 

Rubenstein Leadership Hall, George Washington Presidential Library 
This interactive session will illuminate and identify actionable strategies to optimize team collaboration and integration. 
– Examine and apply George Washington’s principles of character-based leadership to build credibility in modern leadership. 
– Develop practical strategies for fostering trust within teams and across departments, strengthening leadership credibility and team dynamics. 
– Master collaborative decision-making techniques that enhance team integration and organizational effectiveness and efficiencies. 

3:30 PM

Insights to Action: Integration and Implementation Planning 

Rubenstein Leadership Hall, George Washington Presidential Library 
Participants will engage in a facilitated exercise to synthesize key learnings and determine individual commitments to implement their insights.