Lakeside Leadership Program Panel Discussion & Mentor Application Survey

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 Lakeside Leadership Academy! We’re excited to have you mentor a community of young adults who are eager to grow in their personal and professional lives.

This application will help us match you with a mentee who shares your interests and goals and/or place you as a panelist on one of our three panel discussions. The more information you provide, the better we can understand your experience and make the most accurate pairings. You will be a resource for advice, guidance and growth throughout the program from June 16-July 28, 2026.

Please answer the following questions as thoughtfully as possible so we can tailor the program to meet participants' needs.

1.Contact Information:(Required.)

Name

Address

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

2.Provide your LinkedIn:

3.Please provide a brief bio about yourself, including your area(s) of expertise, what your experiences have taught you and activities you enjoy doing outside of work.

4.Will you be in Lakeside for the program's duration from June 16 - July 28?

Yes

Notes:

5.What additional weeks will you be at Lakeside this summer?

6.How would you like to volunteer for the Lakeside Leadership Program:

Panel Discussion

Mentorship

Here are sample questions for each panel discussion:

Panel #1 - What Matters Most as a Leader, Why Leadership Matters & How Leaders Navigate Challenge - July 14 at 2:15 p.m.:
What are the timeless principles, or the things that never change, about good leadership?
If you are the captain of the leadership plane, what are the 3-4 gauges you are paying most attention to?
Why does leadership matter to you?
Why should young professionals aspire to leadership positions?
How can they succeed in the face of these challenges (high levels of stress, added workloads, managing people)?
What are some of the significant challenges you have had to navigate as a leader, and how did you navigate these challenges?
How would you recommend this group navigate the challenges they will face in the future?

7.How would you describe your style of leadership?

8.What leadership traits do you believe are essential for young adults to develop?

9.Do you have any questions about the program?

10.If you expressed interest in mentoring, how would you describe your ideal mentoring relationship?

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