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Sevier County, Tenn. Mayor Larry Waters has served 12 terms, with his first starting when he was 25 years old. Photo by Charlie Ban
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Additional Leadership Programs

County Leadership Institute (CLI) 2024

County Leadership Institute

The County Leadership Institute is a rigorous program comprised of three days of in-person instruction to enhance the capability of county officials to identify and implement innovation solutions.

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NACo Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership Academy

The NACo Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership Academy is an online 12-week collaborative readiness program led by Fortune 500 CISOs and peers who deliver a proven framework and insights on leading and securing a network and an organization.

Upcoming Events

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Webinar

From Classroom to County: Leading with High-Performance Results

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

How do county leaders move from theory to transformative action? This webinar features a panel of graduates from the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy who will share real-world examples of the program's 5 essential skills. 

  • Lead: Fostered cultures of accountability within their local governments
  • Organize: Managed complex organizational change
  • Collaborate: How they’ve broken down departmental silos
  • Deliver: Drive better community outcomes
  • Communicate: How to effectively speak the language of the organization across diverse stakeholder groups

Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to apply these high-performance strategies to their own organizations. Whether you are an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, join us to discover how to bridge the gap between leadership potential and measurable impact.

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

For more information, visit the event page!