Ivory Tower
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About this course
- How often is Ivory Tower scheduled?
- New sessions appear as soon as providers post them.
- Is Ivory Tower available online or on-demand?
- Many titles are offered as virtual or self-paced—check the Upcoming list and the Online/On-Demand pages.
- Will I receive a certificate or POST credit?
- Varies by provider and state—see the class page or contact the organizer.
Course Description
You don't need a title to be a leader. And having a title doesn't automatically make you one.
Leadership isn't reserved for chiefs, commanders, supervisors, or executives. It exists at every level, in every profession, and in the everyday moments when our actions influence the people around us.
The Ivory Tower challenges participants to look beyond traditional definitions of leadership and take an honest look at themselves, their relationships, and the influence they have on others.
Drawing from his extensive career in law enforcement and leadership, Tom Rizzo delivers a powerful, relatable presentation that goes beyond policies, organizational charts, and leadership theories. Through real-world experiences, personal reflection, and meaningful conversations, Tom challenges audiences to examine not just how they lead, but who they are as people.
At the heart of this course is a simple but often overlooked truth: The people we surround ourselves with, the feedback we're willing to accept, and the empathy we extend to others directly influence our ability to lead.
Participants will explore:
Leadership Beyond Rank: Recognize the influence you have regardless of your title, assignment, or position.
The Power of Your Inner Circle: Examine the relationships that shape your decisions, perspective, and personal growth.
The Courage to Accept Feedback: Understand why constructive criticism is essential to becoming a stronger leader and human being.
Empathy That Matters: Develop a deeper understanding of the challenges others face and how genuine empathy strengthens relationships and leadership.
Personal Accountability and Growth: Challenge your own perspectives, recognize areas for improvement, and identify opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for anyone who influences others, not just those in formal leadership positions.
Police officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, corrections personnel, dispatchers, nurses, military members, public servants, supervisors, and professionals at every career stage can benefit from Tom's message.
Whether you're new to your profession, preparing for a leadership role, or have spent decades leading others, The Ivory Tower offers an opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and grow.
Find Your Missing Piece.
Great leadership isn't about having all the answers. Sometimes, it's about being willing to ask yourself the difficult questions.
You may walk into this course thinking about how to become a better leader. You may leave thinking about how to become a better person.
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Student Feedback
Great class! Tom presents leadership principles in an unorthodox but easy to follow way. Highly recommended for all present or future leaders.
The class was great and the presenter was knowledgeable as well as interacted with the attendees
Excellent speaker.
Great class
This class was easily one of the best I’ve ever attended. The class material isn’t revolutionary but a lot of basic things are forgotten as we rise through the ranks. I find it important that everyone attends this class.
Engaging class that presents useful topics for leaders to follow.
Great course , very uplifting … all supervisors should attend this course!
This was a great class that will undoubtably not only create the positive culture change in the individual perspective but have an even bigger impact on police culture as a whole. Truly appreciate your lessons and passion for creating the …
Every Chief of Police should be mandated to attend Ivory Tower.
As a new supervisor in my agency, this course was able to provide perspective into leadership that I would have never known otherwise. Tom has a way of conveying information that is easy to break down and understand. Excellent course!