Kansas Leadership Center

Head to the Wichita Public Library - Advanced Learning Library on Saturday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m. for Local Author Day! Julia Fabris McBride, co-author of our national bestseller When Everyone Leads, will be one of three panelists. You'll hear firsthand about the journey of writing, publishing, and marketing a book, with all its ups & downs during the one-hour panel that kicks off the festivities. Let their experiences inspire & motivate you. Meet Julia & other amazing authors! More details: https://lnkd.in/gMbFC75Q #WhenEveryoneLeads

Sharing Damon Young with Friends University through this volunteer role aligns with our mission to foster leadership and civic engagement, as he brings his expertise and dedication to empower the Friends community. We imagine many innovative ideas and collaborative initiatives emerging from this partnership.

Read our latest newsletter, packed with exciting updates and opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gRBRTM8q ✨ Find details on the Leadership Transformation Grant application window opening August 12, innovative leadership strategies from the Staley School of Leadership at Kansas State University, and updates from the recent CAPS Network event and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education conference. 💡 Plus, discover our upcoming programs designed to elevate your leadership skills. 🚀 Dive into how KLC is making an impact and learn how you can get involved!

When someone successfully seizes a moment to exercise leadership what they are really doing is quite disruptive. Those in authority can do three things to make leadership less risky for others. Read how in chapter 23 of our best-selling book, #WhenEveryoneLeads. #KLCsundayfunnies #leadership #leadershipdevelopment

At the 2024 NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education / Center for First-generation Student Success Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education in Anaheim, the Kansas Leadership Center made a strong impression. 💡 With more than 1,700 professionals in attendance, KLC was represented by three of our staff members. President & CEO, V. Kaye Monk-Morgan, EdD wowed attendees with a 75-minute presentation on making leadership less risky, advocating for a culture that encourages innovation and risk-taking to unleash leadership potential. 🎤Leadership Developer Jason Bosch, Ed.D., offered practical tools to dismantle barriers to student success in a session that resonated powerfully with a packed crowd. 👥 Both speakers drove a flood of traffic to KLC’s exhibit table, where Director of Communications Sam Smith shared more about KLC and passed out complimentary copies of our national bestseller When Everyone Leads. 📚 With packed sessions, engaged attendees and a crowded exhibit booth, KLC’s participation at NASPA was a success, resulting in new opportunities and reinforcing our commitment to fostering leadership and student success in higher education. 🎉 KLC speakers drive change and progress with tailored engagements for organizations and communities. 📈 Our skilled facilitators deliver flexible training and keynotes based on KLC’s leadership competencies, and we are open to unique collaborations. 🤝 Learn more and reach out: https://lnkd.in/dfiU8W6X #WhenEveryoneLeads #SSHE24 #FirstGenForward #FirstGen #NASPA #TrioWorks #HigherEducation

Kansas Leadership Center hosted two sessions of When Everyone Leads in Kansas City this spring, including one at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Conference Center. 👏 The event drew 168 eager participants ready to explore & apply leadership principles. Participants embraced the core idea that leadership is an active practice, not just a position of authority. 💪 They personalized insights from our national bestseller, discussing how these concepts could transform their leadership approach. 💡 The interactive nature & practical tools left them inspired & equipped to lead effectively & inclusively. Many attendees shared that the program offered tangible solutions for their daily leadership challenges. 🚀 They valued the chance to network & collaborate with others passionate about leadership development. Excited to apply their newfound knowledge, participants found the program highly relevant and practical. These changemakers are ready for the next step on the KLC path: Your Leadership Edge. 🛠️ And KLC is ready to return to Kansas City! 🌟 #WhenEveryoneLeads #KLCpath #KansasCity

This spring, the Kansas Leadership Center hosted two sessions of When Everyone Leads in Kansas City. 🌟 One group met at the Wyandotte County Community Health Center, bringing together diverse community members, business owners, and volunteers. 🤝 This session honored Broderick Crawford, a beloved community advocate whose impact on Kansas City's Northeast neighborhood is still felt since his passing in November 2022. His legacy continues to inspire positive change. Wyandotte County–Kansas' smallest yet fourth most populated county, with rich racial and ethnic diversity–provided a vibrant backdrop for the event. 💡 Participants praised the program's transformative impact, noting how it challenged their perspectives on leadership and inspired meaningful action. Feedback highlighted the course's ability to empower individuals, foster engaging dialogue, and provide practical tools for community engagement. 🧩 Attendees left with a renewed mindset and a sense of purpose, emphasizing the importance of heart in leadership and the need for more such development to effect positive change. 🚀 These changemakers are ready for the next step on the KLC path: Your Leadership Edge. 👏 And KLC is ready to return to Kansas City! #WhenEveryoneLeads #KLCpath #KansasCity

KLC kicked off our Leadership in Public Service (LPS) initiative with public listening sessions in April. This effort aims to elevate leadership among public service officials at all levels in Kansas, from local to state positions. We're collaborating with communities to ensure Kansas has the best-prepared public officials in the country. The listening sessions allowed civic leaders to share their expertise and guide us in shaping experiential learning courses to meet the needs of current and aspiring elected and appointed officials. Their insights highlighted community challenges and informed our future initiatives. The LPS program is designed to prepare public officials with the skills to manage conflict, engage effectively, and understand civic processes. Our vision is to see more skilled Kansans in elected and appointed roles, leading effectively for the common good. Interested in learning more? Go to https://lnkd.in/djfDeARu and contact Shaun Rojas at [email protected] or Anisah Ari, Ph.D at [email protected] today! #CivicEngagement #CivicLeadership

🚀 Ready to elevate your organization through the transformative power of leadership? 🎯 Mark August 12 on your calendar—and start preparing to apply for a 2025 Leadership Transformation Grant. These grants are more than just funding; they're a gateway to building a culture of leadership within your organization. 💡 Imagine the impact of empowering your team to tackle tough challenges head-on. 🤝 At the Kansas Leadership Center, we believe in the profound influence of leadership. 🌟 Our grants are designed to unlock this potential, paving the way for lasting progress on your biggest issues. 💪 Eager to make a real difference in your community or organization? 🔥 Apply for our 2025 Leadership Transformation Grant. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/gR9txXBk. #WhenEveryoneLeads #Kansas #Leadership #KLCpath

Discover how leadership training enhances competencies & civic engagement in this new blog series from the Staley School of Leadership. Join us on the third floor as we explore what works in leadership development.