BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CENTER (BLC)

Awards

COX LEADERSHIP FORUM
Open to all Cox Graduate students who have completed a minimum of 10 BLC seminars.  

Exclusive Benefits for Forum Members:

  • One-time receipt of name badge with Forum identification
  • Invitation to specific BLC programs, exclusively for Forum members
  • Opportunity to bring a corporate guest to select seminars
  • Advance notice of BLC seminars and other special programs offered by the BLC
  • Opportunity to apply for Disney Institute Program and The Leadership Challenge Program
  • Social events to network with other Forum, CDBL, and Dean's Circle members
  • Recognition in the global BLC email
  • Complimentary beverages, available in the BLC during office hours
  • Receipt of a special insulated mug to hold beverage perk
     

COX DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS LEADER
Open to current members of the Cox Leadership Forum who have completed the following requirements:

  1. Completed 10 BLC programs in addition to those required for Forum membership (for a total of 20 BLC credits)
  2. Held a leadership role (formal or informal) either at Cox, within your community (non-profit board of directors, church leadership, etc.); or a leadership role you may have taken at work that isn't a part of your job description (ad hoc committee, etc.). See the CDBL application for a full explanation.
  3. Demonstrated servant leadership by completing four hours of a community service project after the Cox Leadership Forum level was reached . This service may be completed at a non-profit organization such as a local charity, church, synagogue, etc.
  4. Read two current leadership books by two different authors. A list of suggested titles is available here. You may choose a book that is not on this list, but it must pertain to leadership.
     

Click here to download a copy of the CDBL Application.
Click here to download a list of volunteer opportunity contacts in the Dallas area.

 Exclusive Benefits for Cox Distinguished Business Leaders:
All of the benefits of Forum Membership, plus:

  • Recognition at a formal luncheon in April, hosted by Mr. Cox and Dean Niemi
  • Photo with Mr. Cox and Dean Niemi at awards luncheon
  • Priority consideration for the Disney Institute Program
  • Invitation to apply for one module of individual coaching sessions with an Executive Coach
  • Complimentary book, Successful Manager's Handbook, given at the time CDBL is achieved
  • Opportunity for individual Advanced Presentation coaching


DEAN'S CIRCLE
Open to current members of the Cox Distinguished Business Leaders who have taken an additional 10 programs beyond that required for CDBL (for a total of 30 seminars). 

Exclusive Benefits for Dean's Circle Members:
All of the benefits of Cox Distinguished Business Leader Membership, plus:

  • Special recognition at BLC Receptions and Awards Luncheon
  • Special gift

 
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