The enduring mission of the Tobias Center is inspiring leadership excellence on a national scale. Special access to the Center’s work will be furnished to Indiana citizens for the distinct purpose of enhancing leadership within the state.
The Semler Lecture on Leadership honors the work and spirit of Jerry Semler who is widely recognized throughout the Indianapolis community as a giver and doer.The purpose of the lecture is to inspire leaders to give their time, talent and treasure, thus perpetuating the ideal of “service-in-action” exemplified by Jerry Semler. It is designed to speak to all leaders of our community whether they are seasoned veterans or young emerging leaders.The purpose of the lecture is to bring people together to think about community leadership and to renew across generations the spirit of leadership that is a part of the success of Indianapolis and is exemplified by Jerry Semler.
