Added June 10, 2026

IVORY TOWER

Manassas, VA · Dec 7, 2026 · 8 hours · $225.00

Instructor

Thomas Rizzo

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Description

Ivory Tower; was constructed with the purpose to develop leadership in those who attend as a perspective, not a position. Attendees will be tasked with analyzing their own inner circles and how they can impact their effectiveness as leaders and human beings alike. The ability to receive/interpret/utilize constructive criticism has become rare amongst those in leadership positions. If we form our circles with healthy components, we can extend our reach and effectiveness. The empathetic understanding of the current difficulties must be seriously internalized by the leader if they are to be genuine in their efforts. The contents of this existing seminar can easily be adjusted to fit a diverse audience; spanning generations; positions regardless of hierarchy; from military to public servants to private industry.

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Reviews for this course

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Kevin S.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Outstanding presentation. Clear, relatable and interesting.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joseph F.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Rizzo is an excellent presenter and passionate about his work.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeremy L.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Great class! Tom presents leadership principles in an unorthodox but easy to follow way. Highly recommended for all present or future leaders.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Monika O.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

The class was great and the presenter was knowledgeable as well as interacted with the attendees

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael D.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Excellent speaker.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kevin V.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gerald P.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

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.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin T.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Engaging class that presents useful topics for leaders to follow.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Heidi B.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Great course , very uplifting … all supervisors should attend this course!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jason L.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023
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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 perspective and change we hope to continue to mold for others.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gianluca R.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Every Chief of Police should be mandated to attend Ivory Tower.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Taylor R.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023
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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!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew B.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Capt Rizzo is an energetic engaging instructor bringing realistic applicable content to give you tools to become a better more effective leader in life.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Russell P.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Great class, freezing classroom.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
James M.
NJ · Attended 5/19/2023

Very good class. Instructor very good

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael K.
MN · Attended 5/12/2023

Great class with a lot of useful information. Motivated speaker very knowledgeable.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Erin N.
MN · Attended 5/12/2023

Motivating. Instructor is energetic and keeps your interest the entire day. May sound cheesy, but I feel like the class/instructor has stoked my emotional and career fire that I felt was at a standstill or had been slowly going out over the last few years. A push to keep moving forward, you'll always have that 5% of naysayers, but it's only 5%.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin I.
SD · Attended 5/12/2023

Eye opening to individuals feeling at a cross roads in their career.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jake L.
MN · Attended 5/12/2023

Awesome class! Tom is a tremendous speaker with a great message for law enforcement!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Reece R.
MN · Attended 5/12/2023

Great course and great instructor

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon Y.
MN · Attended 5/12/2023

Great course

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tyler A.
SD · Attended 5/12/2023

So much info to bring back to agency. Rizzo makes it exciting to want to put words and thoughts into actions

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dylan V.
SD · Attended 5/12/2023

Great class! Definitely eye opening of bad habits with myself and other staff members!

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jordan U.
MN · Attended 5/12/2023

It’s very important in today’s day in age to be stay positive to finish out a career without getting burnt out by simple things that can be avoided. The open relationship between the field units and supervisors is often overlooked and could be the important link in the chain to success.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony R.
MN · Attended 5/12/2023

Very grounded and to the realities of this professional. This training was a prime example of addressing the elephant in the room related to policing

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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