In order for a diverse group of leaders to work and connect effectively, the CSLI founding committee realized the need for leadership self-assessment. CSLI partnered with the internationally renowned Center for Creative Leadership to provide leaders with a five-day intensive leadership-training course. The first class went through CCL training in 1997, including the city Mayor.

The CCL custom program offers a quality learning experience in the specific context of challenges facing the Colorado Springs community. It utilizes dynamic learning experiences and case studies, top facilitators, and peer networking to enhance leadership skills. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to challenge established ways of thinking and behaving to expand a participant’s knowledge of themselves and the community. This makes them more valuable to both their organizations and to Colorado Springs.

The faculty trainers for the CSLI Leadership Development Program 

Joan Gurvis
Center for Creative Leadership

Joan manages the faculty and all operational functions of the CCL campus. She is a certified feedback specialist and an experienced coach in action learning teams. Joan holds a B.S.N. from Duke University and an M.S.N. from the University of North Carolina.

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Ted Grubb
Center for Creative Leadership

Ted is a Senior Enterprise Associate at CCL. He specializes in developing and delivering custom programs on leadership development and coaching. Ted received his MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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Cathy Toscano
Center for Creative Leadership

Cathy is a Senior Program Coordinator at CCL specializing in the custom program arena for domestic and international clients. She also serves as Program Manager for the CCL Community Leadership Program. Cathy earned an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science with a minor in Sociology from the State University of New York at Canton, New York.  Cathy is a certified Leisure and Corporate Travel Consultant and a Meeting and Event Planner.

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