A Qualitative Analysis of Individual Leadership Behaviors Among Participants in the Maternal and Child Health Public Health Leadership Institute.

This analysis suggests that intensive leadership development strategies focused on the mid-to-senior level leader benefit the individual and their organizations in broad and strategic ways that can be captured and described. Further, these applications of skills can create a virtual "ripple effect" of the workforce development program, by ultimately impacting a far greater number of people. Finally, this type of reflective assignment can be a valuable addition to intensive workforce development programs.