Leadership Oakland develops leaders and challenges them to reach their full personal, professional and public leadership potential. This isn’t a statement scrawled on a web page or tucked in a dusty manual. This mission is infused in every aspect of our organization, including our own leadership.
Part of being a strong leader involves building a solid team, knowing when it’s time to move on and leaving the organization in a strong position to carry on its legacy. And, that’s exactly the path Nancy Maurer followed. She has decided to step down from her executive director role in June. However, she will continue to remain involved and support the organization in other ways.
“I’ve had an entrepreneurial spirit for as long as I can remember, but have held back fully pursuing it. I can’t ignore that pull any longer,” Nancy said. “I plan to work directly with individuals, small groups and teams to help enhance their lives. But, right now, I’m focused on ensuring our current Cornerstone class has a wonderful experience.”
Nancy has been an outstanding director and has championed improvements which include:
- Revamping monthly Cornerstone Program sessions
- Working with the board to develop a short term and long term strategic plan
- Strengthening community connections
- Engaging alumni in new ways
- Challenging the organization to differentiate itself and improve
“We hope every member of Leadership Oakland pursues his or her passion. We believe Nancy is living the program’s mission. Her decision to move on required courage and a willingness to take a risk,” Leadership Oakland Board President Jim Piper said. “My father always said, ‘Just because you can’t change the whole world, never hesitate to make a difference in the piece of the world that is yours.’ I believe Nancy will continue to make a difference in the piece of the world that is hers.”
The board has created a committee to search for Nancy’s successor. If you are interested in the position, or know someone who might be a good fit, please email
directorsearch@leadershipoakland.com
.
We are excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Leadership Oakland next year and are already planning activities to commemorate this milestone. Know someone who might be a good fit for Cornerstone XXX? Encourage them to apply:
https://www.leadershipoakland.com/apply-cornerstone
Finally, please take a few moments to pause and ponder: Have you challenged yourself lately? Are you reaching your full personal, professional and public leadership potential? We’ll consider these questions and others at our Alumni Retreat, hosted by Nancy and former Leadership Oakland Executive Director Chris Scharrer. It will be April 12-14, 2019 in Roscommon at the Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center. Sign-up here:
https://www.leadershipoakland.com/2019-lo-alumni-retreat
