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“The PLS program is…where people can truly disagree without walking away from the table.”
Learn more about Presidential Leadership Scholars and apply to join the next cohort at presidentialleadershipschola….
All application materials are due by Sunday, July 19.
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“Leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice.”
Learn more about Presidential Leadership Scholars and apply to join the next cohort at presidentialleadershipschola….
All application materials are due by Sunday, July 19.
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Applications are still open for the next cohort of Presidential Leadership Scholars.
Learn more and apply at presidentialleadershipschola….
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Apply to join the Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2027 ⭐️
We’re looking for leaders from all sectors and backgrounds who are committed to solving today’s most pressing issues.
Learn more and apply by July 19: presidentialleadershipschola…
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We are happy to announce the Presidential Leadership Scholars class of 2026!
The program's 11th cohort includes an accomplished group of 60 #PLScholars who share a passion for addressing our toughest challenges and creating lasting, positive change in our country and the world.
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Jean Becker, President George H.W. Bush’s chief of staff during his post-presidency, recently spoke with the PLS team about her memories from President Bush’s participation in PLS and her hopes for the future of the program.
Read her #PLSat10 interview: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Dr. Mike Hemphill, Co-Director and one of the founding staff members of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, recently sat down to reflect on the creation and evolution of the program and his hope for the next 10 years of PLS. #PLSat10
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PLS is... inspiring, working together to build a better tomorrow, what we need now more than ever.
In October, hundreds of PLS alumni gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the program’s 10th anniversary. Hear what a few of them had to say about the impact of PLS. #PLSat10
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Hundreds of Presidential Leadership Scholars alumni celebrated the program’s 10th anniversary last night…
Read more in @politico Playbook
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Last month, the PLS 10th anniversary class graduated from the program — bringing the total number of alumni to nearly 600. Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from their final module together, and read about their experiences in D.C.: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Apply to join the Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2026 ⭐️
All application materials to join this one-of-a-kind program are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday, July 20.
Learn more and apply:
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77 percent of Americans say the issues that divide us are a serious threat to the future of our democracy.
Read how nearly 600 Presidential Leadership Scholars are giving hope and inspiration that our common humanity can prevail: thehill.com/opinion/white-ho…
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Secretary Andy Card recently reflected on the impact of the Presidential Leadership Scholars the past decade and why the program is important to our democracy.
🔗 Read the complete #PLSat10 interview: presidentialleadershipschola…
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The PLS Class of 2025 visited the @LBJLibrary earlier this month to learn about influence & persuasion through the lens of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency.
Read the Module Four recap: presidentialleadershipschola…
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⭐️Applications are now open for the Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2026⭐️
For over a decade, PLS has selected purpose-driven professionals from across the country to join this one-of-a-kind network that’s over 500 alumni strong.
Apply today: presidentialleadershipschola…
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As class 🔟 of #PLScholars gears up for module one in Philadelphia this week, hear Dr. Mike Hemphill, co-director of PLS, break down the meaning behind this historic collaboration.
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Announcing the Presidential Leadership Scholars class of 2025! We're excited for this accomplished group of 57 #PLScholars to come together, collaborate, and make a difference in our country and the world. presidentialleadershipschola…
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#OnThisDay in 2014, we gathered at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. to announce the #PLScholars. Over the last decade, the bipartisan program has welcomed more than 500 leaders – who are committed to solving society's greatest challenges – into the network.
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Melva K. Wallace, @HustonTillotson University President and CEO and 2016 #PLScholar, shares how PLS provided her with the tools and resources to maximize the impact of her personal leadership project.
Watch the full interview: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Apply for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to join a network of leaders making a difference in the world and to learn from the presidential experiences of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson! More here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Day three in Philly: Scholars will hear from Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the @ObamaFoundation, for the Moody Foundation Conversation and Lindsay Davis, Deputy Director of Leadership Programs at the Bush Institute, on the PLS alumni experience!
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The 2024 #PLScholars are focused on reflection and celebration this week as we round out the program year!
More on the program here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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We're excited to kick off the final 2024 program module this week in Philadelphia!
#DYK since PLS launched in 2015, more than 500 Scholars have participated in the program? Applications to join the Class of 2025 are now open - learn more here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Thank you to Dr. Melva K. Wallace, 2016 #PLScholar and President and CEO of @HustonTillotson University, for sharing her knowledge and incredible leadership journey with the Class of 2024!
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Mark Lawrence, Director of the @LBJLibrary, Larry Temple, former Special Counsel to President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Andrew Young, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, joined the #PLScholars yesterday for two conversations on the life and leadership of President Johnson.
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We're excited to be at the @LBJLibrary this week for PLS Module Five! Scholars will focus on the leadership principles of influence and persuasion through the lens of President Lyndon B. Johnson and his administration.
More on the #PLScholars here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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For nearly a decade, PLS has brought together a diverse group of bold and principled leaders who are committed to facing critical challenges at home and around the world.
Apply to join the tenth class of #PLScholars now through July 14: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Yesterday, the #PLScholars had the privilege of hearing countless stories about the life, leadership, and legacy of President George H. W. Bush from former Chief of Staff to the President Jean Becker and Andy Card, @BushFdn CEO and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
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We're excited to see these exceptional leaders today as Module Three gets underway in College Station, TX!
The #PLScholars will explore strategic partnerships from the lens of President George H. W. Bush's leadership. Learn more about the #PLScholars: presidentialleadershipschola…
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The 2024 #PLScholars explored leadership and high-performing teams yesterday with PLS faculty Prof. Michael O’Leary.
Learn more about the Class of 2024 here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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“I’ve learned over the years that it’s not so much about the particular risk you take, it's about getting into the habit of taking risks – because things don’t move and change unless you develop that skill set.”
– Alexis Herman, Former U.S. Secretary of Labor
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It was a great first day of Module One as the 2024 #PLScholars came together for the first time at the @USNatArchives!
Check out some of our favorite moments below📸
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We're excited to welcome these 60 incredible leaders to the #PLScholars community! Over the next several months, they'll study and put into practice key leadership principles and exchange ideas to help maximize their impact in the communities they serve. presidentialleadershipschola…
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President @BillClinton joined the Presidential Leadership Scholars for a conversation at the 2023 #PLSAlumniReunion.
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"It's not just standing up – it's how we stand up. It's really important that we have empathy, particularly for those we think are different than us. We need... to partner and build relationships with those who think differently." – @DanielLubetzky
@KINDSnacks #PLSAlumniReunion
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“In order to heal division, there has to be empathy. And that’s the wonderful thing about the Presidential Leadership Scholars.” – President George W. Bush
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The application to join the 2024 Presidential Leadership Scholars closes this Sunday, July 9, at 11:59 pm CT. #PLScholars #PLS
More here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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The 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholars wrapped up an impactful program year in Philadelphia last month!
Interested in becoming a #PLScholar? Learn more about the one-of-a-kind program and apply for the Class of 2024 here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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PLS serves as a catalyst for a diverse network of established leaders brought together to collaborate and make a difference in the world.
Hear from 2022 #PLScholar Melissa Martinez below, and apply for the Class of 2024 here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Applications to join the Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2024 are open through July 9 at midnight! Learn about the impact #PLScholars are making in the communities they serve here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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The #PLScholars program brings together bold and principled leaders who are committed to facing critical challenges, both at home and around the world.
Applications for the Class of 2024 are open through July 9 - learn more and apply: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Just one week left to apply for the 2024 #PLScholars!
Hear from PLS alum Lucy Lang and begin your application at the link below. 🌟
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Applications to join the #PLScholars Class of 2024 are open through July 9 at midnight. The program assembles a unique and diverse cohort of high-potential leaders from all sectors.
Learn more and apply here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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We're counting down the final days of the 2024 PLS application window with 2022 #PLScholar Rosie Hunter!
Learn more about this one-of-a-kind program and apply through July 9: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Hear from @LRBGrocery's Samuel Newman on his #PLScholar experience.
Applications to join the #PLS Class of 2024 are open through July 9 at midnight. Learn more and apply here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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We're counting down the final days of the 2024 PLS application window with our program alumni! Learn more and apply for the next class of #PLScholars here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Hear from PLS Directors Eva Chiang and Mike Hemphill on Module Six and what’s next for the 2023 #PLScholars!
Applications to join the 2024 Presidential Leadership Scholars are open through July 9 - learn more and apply: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Scholars shared updates yesterday on their personal leadership projects intended to solve a pressing issue in the communities they serve. These range from developing gang and violence prevention programs in El Salvador to strengthening diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.
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We're privileged to have Independence Hall as our backdrop this week for Module Six! @PHLVisitorCntr
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PLS alum Todd Connor is back to talk connections and continued impact in the #PLScholars alumni network!
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Thank you to Dr. @EllaFWashington for leading the #PLScholars in a session on allyship and impacting change within yourself and your community.
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PLS faculty member Michael O’Leary joined the Scholars this afternoon for a great discussion on the impact of reflection on leadership performance and how to be intentionally reflective.
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#DYK 98% of #PLScholars said they have a strong sense of purpose as a leader after completing the program?
Learn more about the Presidential Leadership Scholars and apply for the Class of 2024 here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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We're excited to be in Philadelphia for our final 2023 module!
Interested in joining the 2024 #PLScholars? Follow along here for a glimpse into the program. presidentialleadershipschola…
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#DYK that 94% of Presidential Leadership Scholars have said their confidence in how they lead social change has improved as a result of the program?
Learn more about the #PLScholars and apply for the Class of 2024 here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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Check out some of our favorite moments from Module 5 at the @LBJLibrary! Scholars heard from Dr. Melva K. Wallace, Admiral Wyman Howard, Ambassador Andrew Young, and others.
#PLScholars: What were your favorite experiences at the @LBJLibrary?
📷@LBJLibrary photos by Jay Godwin
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The 2023 #PLScholars experienced the magic of the LBJ Ranch last week where they were welcomed by Luci Baines Johnson!
Interested in applying for Class of 2024? Learn more about #PLS and it's programming here: presidentialleadershipschola…
📷: @LBJLibrary photos by Jay Godwin
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“If you’re going to be a leader, your main job is to be influential… You have to have the ability to bring people along with you.” – Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President and CEO of @HustonTillotson and #PLScholars alumna
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“One of the character attributes we have found to be critical to our missions is the ability to face uncertainty, to step into the unknown… In the face of fear and anxiety, you have to have a high degree of trust in your team. That’s absolutely critical.” – Admiral Wyman Howard
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President and CEO of the @LBJFoundation @MarkKUpdegrove joined the #PLScholars yesterday to explore The LBJ Tapes, which provide extraordinary insights to President Johnson’s thinking on a range of issues. More here: lbjlibrary.org/the-lbj-telep…
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PLS Directors Eva Chiang and Mike Hemphill chat about what the #PLScholars are up to this week at the @lbjlibrary.
Application for the 2024 #PLScholars are NOW open through July 9. Learn more and apply for the Class of 2024 here: presidentialleadershipschola…
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We're excited to be at the @LBJLibrary in Austin, TX, for PLS Module Five! The #PLScholars will explore persuasion and influence through the lens of President Johnson's leadership. Follow along here!
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#PLScholars are veterans, educators, physicians, public servants, corporate professionals, and nonprofit leaders at the forefront of their industries who all have one thing in common – their mission to drive social impact. Apply for the Class of 2024: presidentialleadershipschola…
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The #PLScholars were treated last night to a conversation with Jean Becker, former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush, where she shared incredible stories of 41's post-presidency.
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Thank you to General Mark Welsh, Dean of the @BushSchool, for joining the #PLScholars this afternoon!
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