Leadership Program Information
2026 JLI Applications Open July 30
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The mission of the Jacob Leadership Institute is "to build a robust pipeline of leaders to expand the profession's influence in the public setting."
The JLI leadership program is a six-month training program, developed to help leaders at all levels increase their emotional intelligence to become better leaders. The training is led by former FBI agent Michael “Bret” Hood who uses his 25 years of leadership experience to provide in-depth training that covers the science, psychology, and ethics that define leadership.
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Eastern, Oct. 8, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Dec. 1, 2025
During these six months, students learn how to:
- Assess yourself and gain insight into your leadership style.
- Understand unconscious blind-spots and emotional intelligence.
- Design methods of motivating others.
- Build an organizational culture.
- Influence stakeholders.
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Eastern, Dec. 1
Notification of Acceptance: Dec. 16
Tentative 2026 Training Schedule
- Jan. 16 – In person
- Feb. 13 – In person
- March 20 – Virtual
- April 24 – In Person
- May 15 – Virtual
- June 19 – In Person
- July TBD – Graduation at the AIA Florida Convention - Orlando
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