May 12 - 17, 2009

Since its inception in 1986, the flagship program, The LeaderShape Institute, has developed a
national reputation as one of the premier leadership development programs for young adults.
More than 12,000 young adults from more than 450 different colleges, universities, corporations
and organizations across America have graduated from the program. The LeaderShape Institute
is highly regarded as an intensive and energizing six-day program, which is open to any
participant, institution, or workplace interested in producing extraordinary results in an
organization while also developing a commitment to lead with a high level of integrity.

The Mission of LeaderShape, Inc.

To offer the highest quality state-of-the-art leadership programs focused primarily on young
men and women in all settings of The LeaderShape Institute; to facilitate their application through
follow-up advisory support to participants and sponsor; and to be a catalyst in expanding
leadership programs centered on leading with integrity to new audiences. We will have succeeded
when graduates of LeaderShape programs improve the quality of their respective organization
and environments.

Class of 2006 - May 16, 2006 Photo by: Tierza Watts

Expectations of The LeaderShape Institute

• Click here for information on participant expectations.
• For more information on The LeaderShape Institute, visit www.leadershape.org

Applications

• Applications will be linked in early February 2009.
• Priority consideration will be given to all applications received by March 1, 2009.
• In order to attend the LeaderShape Institute, you must be returning to NC State in the fall semester of 2009, either as an undergraduate or a graduate student.

Location of The LeaderShape Institute

The Institute will be held at the Eastern 4H Environmental Education Conference Center in Columbia, North
Carolina. This 250-acre site faces beautiful Bulls Bay and includes woodlands, meadows, processing forests,
wetlands, creeks and rivers. Boardwalks, nature trails and boat piers give easy access to natural areas.
The state-of-the-art facility offers climate-controlled living quarters with private showers. Spacious conference
facilities, exciting recreational opportunities and outstanding meals at the Center make the perfect setting for
The LeaderShape Institute. For more information visit http://www.eastern4hcenter.org.

2006 Group & CLuster Photos

2004 Photos