Study hall

In the crowded field of leadership development, a pair of Manatee County entrepreneurs discovered a new way to deliver top-flight management advice.

It's called the Leadership Accelerator. It's a yearlong program, with a three-hour class the first Tuesday of each month, designed to provide high-level, interactive experiences for CEOs, family business heirs and other leaders.

Founded by Bradenton-based business coach and leadership author Doug Van Dyke, with clients nationwide, the Leadership Accelerator completed its first year in December. Year two kicked off in January.