According to the ATHENA Leadership Model, the eight tenets of leadership are defined as “Live Authentically, Learn Constantly, Advocate Fiercely, Act Courageously, Foster Collaboration, Build Relationships, Give Back and Celebrate.”
One business leader who lives by this model is Tom Kennedy. Kennedy, owner of Erie’s Renaissance Centre, is gearing up to be the first person to go over the edge for the Annual Over the Edge (OTE) Erie event on June 15, 2016. He is among more than 60 rappellers who will rappel over 14 stories over Renaissance Centre.
This event benefits Gaudenzia Erie, Inc., which provides services to community members who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction(s).
Kennedy was part of ATHENA Erie since its inception and won the national ATHENA Leadership Award locally for “providing valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.” The first-time rappeller is partnering with Gaudenzia, Erie business owners and Over the Edge USA by donating use of his high-rise building. Canadian-based OTE USA provides rappelling events throughout the United States and Canada.
