Women's Business Council: Leading Beyond Your Title

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Join us for an interactive discussion with Jean Leonard, President of Proctors Collaborative, centered on leading from your current role. The most successful leaders don’t just occupy a slot in an org chart, but empower others to do their best work in service of the greater good. True leadership is born out of intentional action and earned through influence. In this seminar, you will gain a clearer understanding of the difference between managing and leading, discover the type of leader you can be, and learn how to connect with your authentic inner leader.

As President of the Proctors Collaborative, a leading regional arts and entertainment organization in the Capital Region of NY, Jean oversees the strategic initiatives as well as daily operations of the entire institution, which includes Proctors in Schenectady, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany and Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. With 12 years of experience as Chief of Staff and Director of Programming for the Collaborative, she brings a unique combination of skills and expertise in nonprofit management, program curation and execution, staff training and development, and strategic planning.

A lifelong resident of upstate NY, Jean holds a BA in Psychology and Vocal Performance from SUNY Geneseo. She began her career in western New York as a Human Resources professional for Kelly Services and Allstate Insurance Company.  Shortly after arriving in the Capital Region in 1997, she held a variety of positions with Albany Pro Musica, including administrative manager, production coordinator, and ultimately executive director. 

When not working, Jean puts that voice degree to work, singing chorally and as a soprano soloist throughout the Capital Region.  She and her husband live in Delmar, sometimes by themselves, sometimes with their college-aged, young adult children, always with the dog and two cats.

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