Leadership Inventory for Female Executives (LIFE)

By: Veronica Gonzalez / vgonzalez@shsu.edu

Leadership Inventory for Female Executives is designed to bridge the existing gap of female representation at executive levels in Texas and nationwide. The goal of the course is to offer an arena for executive development among existing and future female leader. The program is offered in small classes to allow for discussion, exploration, and professional career planning. The structure of the course and its contents have been supported with extensive evaluation and research on women leadership and executive advancement, with a particular focus on the female executive voice in public safety.

Debra Schmidt, Assistant Chief at Harris County Sheriff's Office, share her experience with the LIFE program and why females in law enforcement should consider joining the program as well.

For more information on the LIFE program, contact the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas.

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