YLO Program Description

Help proven managers become extraordinary leaders of self and others at work, home and in their community.

Customized individual leadership development using experiential, classical and peer coaching/learning. Each YLO group is facilitated by Dr. Caesar who has repeated extraordinary results in similar settings for over two decades.
Ten full day sessions hosted by participants in their own organizations. Where the senior leader(s) share their leadership story during lunch.
While assuring the core curriculum is fully examined, we constantly align the learning priorities with the group's needs and interests. The year-long program is launched with a two-day/night retreat at our mountain retreat in Idyllwild.
Another crucial component is the supportive team members who hold each other accountable for implementing actions that make their organizations better and more profitable.
Rounding out the YLO experience are opportunities to participant in many social gatherings, including those hosted by the Stanford and Pepperdine Business Schools Alumni Associations.

Proven managing results the past three years in at least one professional setting.
Sponsored by participant’s employer or another senior leader who mentors his/her progress via periodic one-on-one sessions and speaks to the group when hosting the group’s meeting.
Able to fully engage in the kick-off weekend retreat.
Actively engaged in this program with no more than two meeting absences.
Presents and defends, a Career/Business Plan with milestones that can be supported and monitored by the leader and the group.
Ready to grow into the next phase of one's career and life.

Participants will be hosting their group’s full day meetings providing morning, noon and afternoon nourishment plus an appropriate meeting place (and directions how to get there). The initial two-day/night session will be a team retreat hosted by The Vance Caesar Group, Inc.

"I just wanted to share some good news. I got promoted today! I’m officially a SENIOR marketing manager (well as of July 1st).

I just wanted to thank you for the invaluable lessons you taught me so I could achieve this goal. My boss, Steve (and Todd) told me I have the knowledge, skills and potential but I need to work on the “how.” Steve told me today he has seen significant and CONSISTENT improvement in my approach the past year.

I have to give credit to the YLO program. The content, monthly meetings and the people kept me focused and recommitted to being a better leader."

- Kathy
“YLO has enhanced my relationships and professional growth while adding balance to my personal life. I especially value the challenges and insights from the monthly meetings as I further strengthen my leadership effectiveness and my contributions to Autobytel and the community. Our company’s market cap has moved from $20 million to over $400 million . . . in no small way because of my progress as a more effective leader. I recommend it to anyone wanting to become a better leader and spouse.”

- Amit
“YLO is an opportunity of a lifetime. I always walk away from meetings feeling an extraordinary sense of energy after being in a room with talented and insightful individuals who are coaching each other to grow both professionally and personally.”

- Pam