This leadership training immerses aspiring leaders in the five cardinal virtues of effective leaders. They are virtues because they are good habits every leader must possess to be effective. They are cardinal virtues because most leadership competencies flow from them. Those who imbibe these virtues can be sure to effective at any level of leadership they find themselves.
Meet our Facilitators
SOLIDARITY
Dr. Godswill Agbagwa – priest, ethicist, socialpreneur and Founder of CSAAE – was born in Nigeria and ordained for the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in 2003. He studied Philosophy & Theology in Nigeria while his graduate studies were in the United States where he obtained MA in Legal &Ethical Studies from the University of Baltimore; STL in Theology from Sacred Heart, Detriot and Doctorate in Moral Theology/Ethics from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. He has graduate certificates in Workplace Mediation and Clinical Pastoral Care.
His experience with poverty as a teenager led him to dedicate his priestly ministry to social development. Since his ordination, he has taught, worked and pursued research in the social development sector. His first assignment as a priest was to serve as a parochial vicar at St. Mulumba’s Parish Owerri where he helped youths build their talents and worked with them to tackle social problems. He was also an Instructor at Holy Rosary College and Dean of Students Affairs at St. Peter Claver Seminary where he taught ethics and social studies, before migrating to the United States. As a U.S. citizen, he has worked with young adults as associate priest; in hospitals, universities and Catholic Charities as chaplain and; taught social ethics and legal studies in colleges, universities and seminaries as an adjunct professor.
His passion for social development led him to found CSAAE, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young people build great careers, cultivate a spirit of entrepreneurship, become leaders of character and embrace their roles as critical actors in building a better Africa. Convinced of the important role of ethics towards development, he has over the years developed modules that provide solutions to ethics challenges hindering development whether in the professional, business, political, academic, social development or religious world
His accomplishments in the area of social development led to his election as the representative of African CSOs at the World Bank/IMF (2018 to 2020). He is a frequent TV, Retreat and Conference guest speaker as well as writer on issues of social development. He has spoken at Harvard African Development Conference, World Bank/IMF Spring & Fall Meetings and African Union. He has also preached retreats for priests in the United States on Catholic social concerns. He is the author of several articles and books including “Solidarity as a Virtue” and “Career Paths: Capacities, Competencies and Character.” He is the editor of C-Journal, the African Journal of Development.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Steve Kirsch was one of eight children, growing up near Boston, Massachusetts.
He earned his Bachelor’s degree (1975) and his MBA (1979) from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
He moved to Detroit to take a job with Ford Motor Company. Steve worked in a variety of financial jobs at Ford, including financial analysis, marketing, operations, and treasury.
In addition to his year’s in Detroit, Steve spent three years each in Toronto, Canada and Melbourne, Australia.
He is a committed Christian who is active in his Catholic parish.
INTEGRITY
Dr. Ezeugwu is an American Board-Certified Cardiologist and an Assistant professor of Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His specialties are in Cardiology (invasive and non-invasive), Internal Medicine, Critical Care and Health services. He possesses a unique acumen in medicine (clinical/research), leadership and entrepreneurship, backed with integrity and strong Christian values. He has authored many medical articles, book chapters, dissertations, health care blogs and videos etc. He considers his book on FAITH as his best work – Faith and Receiving from God – The Spiritual Analysis, 2017- USA Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
CREATIVITY
Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Jude Chikodi Ike is a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of owerri.
He holds a doctorate degree in Dogmatic theology.
He served as secretary and chancellor to the Archdiocese for several years.
He taught part-time at the Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri.
Currently, he is the Chaplain at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Chaplaincy, Federal University of Technology Owerri.
He loves working with Young people and has been a mentor to many prominent persons including our very own Rev. Fr. Dr. Godswill Agbagwa.
PUNCTUALITY
Patrick Nwakama, Pharm.D., BCPS, FNAPPSA is a Senior Pharmacologist at the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA), Adjunct Professor, Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and Fellow, Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA) Inc.
He is a current Board member of CSAAE and NAPPSA.
Dr. Nwakama is currently an Editor-in-Chief of American Journal of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutical Science (AJPPS) and previously served as an Associate Editor of Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (TJPR).
Dr. Nwakama received BS degrees in Chemistry and Pharmacy (magna-cum-laude) from Southwestern Oklahoma State University USA. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from University of Minnesota USA and completed a Pharmacology Research Fellowship at Creighton University School of Medicine.
Prior to joining US FDA 25 years ago, Dr. Nwakama was the Clinical Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at St Joseph Medical Center Maryland USA for over 10 years
Training Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in the “The 5 Virtues of Effective Leaders.” Please download the training schedule and read it before applying. This is a FREE training but the following conditions apply:
1. Trainees who successfully complete the training will be issued certificates. A certificate in a leadership issued by a reputable organization like CSAAE can be very useful in many ways. In some countries it can be used to fulfill pre-requisite course work in a major or minor area that requires leadership class as a pre-requisite. It can also be used to fulfill a full course work in relevant areas. This can save you a lot of money and time too. Some employees require a certificate in leadership as a proof that one has some training in leadership. Of course, having it on your CV will be a plus as many employers today are looking for employees who can lead effectively. To receive this certificate, trainee must: (i) Attend all the classes and pass all tests. (ii) Pay a fee of N3,000.00 only for the e-certificate.
2. Trainees who do not attend all the classes can still obtain the certificate but they must purchase the powerpoint presention and audio/video recordings of all the classes, review the materials and pass the accompanying tests. The materials for one class including the powerpoints, video and audio recordings cost N1,000.00. They must also pay the e-certificate fee of N3,000.00
3. Trainees who cannot attend any of the classes but do not want the certificate can access any of the classes by paying a fee of N1,000.00 to access the powerpoint and audio/video recordings of each class.
4. Trainees who want the certificate but cannot attend any of the classes must purchase the powerpoint and audio/video presentations. They must pass all tests. They must also pay N3,000.00 for e-certificate.
5. No trainee is entitled to the powerpoint and audio/video presentations including those that complete the entire free training. Whoever needs the presentations must purchase them but attending the class is free.
If you are still interested, please complete the short application form below.
