Urban Leaders
Program Information
AALDP Mission
The mission of AALDP is to create a learning environment where candidates are
challenged to explore leadership concepts and insights that will benefit African
Americans at work and in community activities. Through this environment, the program
attracts and builds a strong network of effective leaders who model the characteristics
needed to serve their respective organizations and communities.
Program Description
The African American Leadership Development Program is designed to appeal to urban
leaders and emerging leaders. Its purpose is to develop a pool of men and women of
color from various backgrounds with interest in, and leadership capacity for, effectively
addressing ongoing and emerging corporate and community issues.
During this ten-month program, participants will meet monthly to learn through
lectures, discussion and direct experience every major aspect of community life. Issues,
from economics and education to criminal justice and intra-cultural diversity, will be
explored. Participants will also begin to develop working relationships with civic, social,
political and community leaders.
To enhance the quality of the presentations, topic experts are used throughout the
program to ensure the development of sharpened leadership skills. These speakers are
excellent motivators and educators.
Contact Person
The Greater Cincinnati Urban League
3770 Reading Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
Patricia A. Bready
Vice President – Youth and Neighborhood Programs
Office: (513) 487-6512 | Mobile: (513) 300-3589
Email: pbready@gcul.org
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AALDP MISSION
The mission of the program is to identify, prepare, involve, empower and sustain African
Americans and leaders of color who are knowledgeable, committed and positioned to
address corporate and community challenges in the Greater Cincinnati area.
AALDP DESCRIPTION
The African American Leadership Development Program (AALDP) is designed to
appeal to corporate and community leaders. Its purpose is to develop a pool of urban
leaders from various backgrounds with interests in, and leadership capacity for
effectively addressing ongoing and emerging corporate and community issues.
During this ten month program, participants will meet monthly to learn major aspects of
community life through lectures, discussions and direct experiences. Issues ranging
from health and wellness to the economy, education, political and judicial, criminal
justice, leadership and cultural diversity and inclusion will be explored. Participants will
also develop working relationships with business, civic, political, faith and community
leaders.
To enhance the quality of leadership presentations, the best local and regional speakers
are used throughout the program to ensure the development of sharpened leadership
skills. The speakers are subject matter experts and are extremely knowledgeable of
issues within their chosen field and are excellent motivators and educators.
AALDP BENEFITS
FOR EMPLOYERS
 Generates opportunities to sharpen leadership skills of the employees
 Creates highly motivated and challenged employees who are better prepared to
go above and beyond their job responsibilities
 Improves your corporate image in the community and demonstrates community
and corporate involvement
 An excellent investment in employee development
 Provides an opportunity to showcase the organization’s commitment to diversity
and inclusion
 Provides networking opportunities among companies doing business in the
Greater Cincinnati region
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
 Gain a broader and more informed perspective of community issues and their
impact upon the quality of life for people of color living in the Greater Cincinnati
area
 Participate in thought-provoking leadership training and experiential activities
 Participate in creative problem solving to improve the lives of individuals in
communities of color
 Expand personal and professional networks and enhances working relationships
 Receive recognition and prestige as a corporate and community leader
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AALDP Program Topics
 Sessions are typically held the first Friday of the month and begin with a
continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
 Sessions will almost always begin at 8:30am (inclement weather may adjust
the start time)
 Friday sessions typically end by 5:00 p.m.
 Saturday sessions typically end by 2:00 p.m.
 In the event date or time changes are required, participants will receive ample
notice of program changes
 We encourage employers to view these days away from the office as
professional development opportunities.
TOPICS AND GENERAL DATES
Orientation & Reception
Approximately 3rd Week of August
Venture Out-Camp Joy Personal
First Friday & Saturday in September
Leadership
(Mandatory Overnight Session)
Health & Wellness
First Friday in October
Discovering Cincinnati’s African
First Friday & Saturday in November
American History
(Not an overnight session)
Power & Influence
First Friday in December
Cultural Diversity & Inclusion
Second Thursday in January
Economics
First Friday in February
Human Services
First Friday in March
Education
First Friday in April
Political & Judicial
First Friday in May
Final Leadership Challenge
First Friday in June
Graduation
Second Saturday in June
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AALDP Class Syllabus
The AALDP program is grouped into three “discovery” modules. Each module is
designed to expose and enlighten the members of the class to the obstacles and
potential that exists within us as individuals and within our community.
Module One—Discovery of Self
“To thine own self be true.” A leader cannot be effective without first understanding self.
The Camp Joy experience allows each leader to test him/herself physically and
mentally. It is an opportunity to explore one’s ability to challenge yourself and to be part
of a team.
African Americans are dying from diseases that can be controlled or prevented. Our
community suffers from high rates of heart disease, diabetes and obesity among other
ailments. As leaders, the strain and stress of coping in stressful work environments,
competing for promotions and raises, as well as, seeking majority community
acceptance often places our personal health in jeopardy and we fall prey to the same
illnesses that we find in other segments of our community. We cannot achieve or
accomplish the simplest tasks if we are unhealthy. So we will explore Health & Wellness
issues.
What is our history and how does it relate to our position as leaders today? Recent
historical political and societal events have served as notice that African Americans are
still not judged solely by the content of their character, but that race is still a contributing
factor. In spite of President Barack Obama’s success and election to the highest office
in the land by people of all colors and ethnicities, there are still those who see President
Obama’s race first. At the same time, many African Americans have worked to move
themselves beyond the restrictions imposed by others. You are to be celebrated. But,
we are our brother and sister’s keepers and with that knowledge comes the
responsibility to understand that the blessings that have been afforded you are not the
same for all. Many people of color struggle in Cincinnati and in America. We will explore
these historical and contemporary realities.
Module Two—Professional Development
The intent of the program is not to focus solely on professional development, but to also
introduce participants to the issues/needs of the community. It is imperative, however,
that we sharpen the leadership skills of the participants by tying the day’s topic into
overall discussions of professional development and practical application. As a way of
increasing skills that will translate to useful skills within the work environment and the
community. This requires examining those areas that influence and impact, how we
behave as professionals, as leaders and as individuals with a responsibility to our
families and our community. Together we will explore these concepts.
You’ve got the power! How do we recognize it, how do we use it and how do we use our
power not only for self, but for the benefit of others?
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Retirement is not that far away, no matter where you are in your journey. The questions
are ones we all share in one way or another: How do we plan now for the future? How
do we begin to build generational wealth? How do we begin to achieve economic parity
through our career aspirations or through our entrepreneurial aspirations?
Module Three—Discovery of Community
The very crux of the leadership program is to expose leaders to the needs of the
community. At the same time, members of the program must also be able to articulate
community needs to their employers, as well as, assist employers in determining their
corporate commitments to the greater community. Time, talent and treasure become the
footprints for our careers and our lifestyles as we address the needs of our community.
Leaders must also position themselves to seek opportunities to articulate the needs of
our community so that we may partner with others who will join us as we make a
difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Celebration!!
Just who do we think we are? The answer is simple—we are men and women who are
leaders in every sense of the word. We have explored and discovered our personal
hidden treasures and the treasures to be found in our community. We have also created
within ourselves a greater understanding of the work that remains to be done. We’ve
earned the right to celebrate!
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AALDP Alumni Are Everywhere!
Accenture
Accounting -Administrative Services & Consulting
ADP
African American Chamber of Commerce-GC/NKY
AK Steel General Office
Alliance Data Company
American Express Financial Advisors Inc.
Amylin Ohio LLC
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Arts Consortium of Cincinnati
Ashland Inc.
AT&T
AVAYA Technologies
Avon Products, Inc.
Bank of America Corporate Center
Bank One, N.A.
Ben's House of Music
Bristol Myers Squibb
Capital Equipment Contract Svcs. Global Sourcing
Catholic Healthcare Partners
Cendant Hotel Group, Inc.
Center for Closing the Health Gap
Central State University
Check 'N Go
Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati Bell
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati Empowerment Corporation
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati Financial Corporation
Cincinnati Fire Department
Cincinnati Ham. Co. Community Action Agency
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority
Cincinnati Police Department
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Cintas Corp.
Citi Bank
City of Blue Ash
City of Cincinnati
City of Dayton
Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton
Community Land CO-OP
Convergys
Council & Associates Real Estate & Appraising Co.
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Crossroads Community Church
Dan Beard Council-Boy Scouts of America
d.e.foxx & Associates/XLC Services, LLC
Deloitte
Downtown Cincinnati Inc.
Duke Energy
EEO & Labor Relations
E'Lon Cosmetics
Emanuel Community Center
Empirical Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Environmental Protection Agency
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Excellence in Motivation
Families Forward
Federal Home Loan
Federal Reserve Bank
Fidelity Investments
Fifth Third Bank
Fine Arts Fund
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Four Seasons Travel
Frito Lay
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Global Lead Management Consulting
God's Provisions Christian Resource Center
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative
Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton County Community Mental Health Board
Hamilton County Jobs & Family Services
Hamilton County Public Library
Hillshire Farms & Kahn’s
Hobson’s
Hunter & Assoc., LPA & TMH Media Group DBA
Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking
Integrated WorkSpace Solutions
Internal Revenue Service
Jackson Law Office, LLC
Jostin Concrete Construction, Inc.
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Keating, Muething & Klekamp
Kellogg
KeyBank
L. A. Carr Communications
LAVERDAD Marketing & Media
LenParr Properties
LexisNexis
Livers Consultants
Lowe's of Springdale #0760
Macedonia Living Word Fellowship Church
Macy's Corporate, Inc.
Macy's Credit Card Services
MBJ Consultants
McBride Research Labs
MCI Worldcom
Mercy Health Partners
Messer Construction Company
Miami University
Miller Brewing Co
National City
Newlife Outreach Church
Office of Congressman Steve Driehaus, OH-01
Office of Maternal & Infant Health
Ohio Treasurer of State
Ohio University
Parks Accounting Services
Patheon Pharmaceutical Inc.
PNC Bank
Pipefitters Local 392
Primamerica Financial Services
Project Nehemiah
Quest Management Consulting, LLC
Quest Diagnostics
R. Kelly, Inc.
RE/MAX Preferred Group
Realities Hair & Nail Salon
Red Cross
ReMax Preferred Group
Resident at Greystone
Roland D. West & Associates
Sara Lee Foods
Shriners Hospital for Children
Sigma Capital, Inc.
Smith Communication Solutions
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority
State of Ohio
Strive
Structural Dynamics Research Corporation
SuccessGuide Magazine/J.L. Tillman Ins. Agency
T. Brown Consulting Group, LLC
Talbert House
The Abercrumbie Group
The Cincinnati Enquirer
The GDLW Group
The Home Ownership Center
The Kroger Company
The Metro
The Procter and Gamble Company
The Union Institute & University
Thompson Hine & Flory
Toyota Motor Engineering & Mfg. N.A., Inc
Tri-Health, Inc.
U.S. Bank
Union Central Life Insurance Company
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
University Hospital
University of Cincinnati
University of Phoenix
Uptown Consortium
Urban League of Broward County
Urban League of Greater Cincinnati
Village of Woodlawn
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Western Southern Enterprise
Western Southern Life Insurance Company
Wild Flavors, Inc.
Windgardner Hammoms-Holiday Inn
WLWT Channel 5
Woodward Career Technical High School
Word of Fellowship Church
Wrigley’s
Xavier University
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Zenith Logistics
We invite you and your company to enhance our region by joining us!
We look forward to your participation. Please feel free to call if you have any questions or
concerns that are not addressed in this application package.
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Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
3458 Reading Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
Patricia A. Bready, Vice President – Youth & Neighborhood Programs
Phone: (513) 487-6512
Cell: (513) 300-3589
Fax: (513) 487-6524
Email: pbready@gcul.org
A United Way Agency
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National Urban League Affiliate