Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass
Expanding the capacity of emerging leaders to perform in leadership roles within Central Kentucky
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Upcoming Events & Programming
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Launches Mentoring Program
Back in February 2021, Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland hosted a virtual community education program on Mentoring. The program highlighted mentoring programs and relationships that lead to individual success. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Now, Emerging Leader pass holders will have the opportunity to be mentored by an established professional in the Central Kentucky business community through the program’s new mentoring initiative. Mentoring is important because of the knowledge and skills mentees can learn from mentors and because mentoring provides personal support to facilitate success in school and career. Ultimately the practice of mentoring benefits the community because we are fostering development in the next generation, which enriches our community‘s future.
If you are interested in being mentored as an Emerging Leader, you can purchase your annual pass through our website: www.emergingleadersbg.com
If you would like to serve as a mentor to an Emerging Leader, please email Amy Stout to learn more.
Back in February 2021, Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland hosted a virtual community education program on Mentoring. The program highlighted mentoring programs and relationships that lead to individual success. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Now, Emerging Leader pass holders will have the opportunity to be mentored by an established professional in the Central Kentucky business community through the program’s new mentoring initiative. Mentoring is important because of the knowledge and skills mentees can learn from mentors and because mentoring provides personal support to facilitate success in school and career. Ultimately the practice of mentoring benefits the community because we are fostering development in the next generation, which enriches our community‘s future.
If you are interested in being mentored as an Emerging Leader, you can purchase your annual pass through our website: www.emergingleadersbg.com
If you would like to serve as a mentor to an Emerging Leader, please email Amy Stout to learn more.
Introverts in Leadership
Tuesday, October 19 | 4-5pm
When someone thinks of the stereotypical "natural-born leader," introverts are not necessarily what come to mind. Even so, there is a long list of leaders throughout history who shared the introvert trait - Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Marissa Mayer, Mark Zuckerberg, and Barack Obama to name a few. Being an introvert does not need to be viewed as liability, but as a strength. This session will explore the traits introverted leaders may share, the potential challenges to introverts as they develop their leadership skills, and practical skills to navigate an introvert’s life in leadership. Tips will also be provided for extraverts working under an introverted leader and for extraverted supervisor overseeing an introverted staff person. PURCHASE A PASS
Presenter: Todd Stoltzfus is the Program Director for Experiential Education and Service-Learning at the University of Kentucky (UK). In this role, Todd provides leadership, planning, and support for UK’s Experiential Education (EXP) program. In addition, Todd leads the UK Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement which helps connect our campus to our community, and our community to our campus, through service-learning, community engagement, and experiential education. Todd has over 10 years of international experience both with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and with the U.S. Department of State working on complex humanitarian emergencies and refugee assistance programs, particularly in Africa. He also brings 10 years of business management, finance, and negotiations experience from a Fortune 500 company. Todd received his bachelor’s degree in International Economics at Georgetown University and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) at Cornell University.
Tuesday, October 19 | 4-5pm
When someone thinks of the stereotypical "natural-born leader," introverts are not necessarily what come to mind. Even so, there is a long list of leaders throughout history who shared the introvert trait - Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Marissa Mayer, Mark Zuckerberg, and Barack Obama to name a few. Being an introvert does not need to be viewed as liability, but as a strength. This session will explore the traits introverted leaders may share, the potential challenges to introverts as they develop their leadership skills, and practical skills to navigate an introvert’s life in leadership. Tips will also be provided for extraverts working under an introverted leader and for extraverted supervisor overseeing an introverted staff person. PURCHASE A PASS
Presenter: Todd Stoltzfus is the Program Director for Experiential Education and Service-Learning at the University of Kentucky (UK). In this role, Todd provides leadership, planning, and support for UK’s Experiential Education (EXP) program. In addition, Todd leads the UK Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement which helps connect our campus to our community, and our community to our campus, through service-learning, community engagement, and experiential education. Todd has over 10 years of international experience both with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and with the U.S. Department of State working on complex humanitarian emergencies and refugee assistance programs, particularly in Africa. He also brings 10 years of business management, finance, and negotiations experience from a Fortune 500 company. Todd received his bachelor’s degree in International Economics at Georgetown University and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) at Cornell University.
Wild Health Founder, Dr. Matt Dawson
Thursday, November 4 | 4-5 pm
Emerging Leaders will gather for a community education program with Dr. Matthew Dawson, founder/CEO of genomics based personalized medicine company called Wild Health on Thursday, November 4th at the Kentucky Castle. We will learn more about the emerging field of genomic based medicine, how and why Wild Health was launched, pivots made along the way and leadership lessons learned before going into Q&A. PURCHASE A PASS
Presenter: Dr. Matt Dawson is the founder/CEO of a genomics based personalized medicine company called Wild Health, which specializes in providing holistic treatment based on individuals' DNA and other biometrics to help them achieve optimal health and performance. He has been obsessed with performance optimization as long as he can remember. He received scholarships to play two sports in college even with “minimal talent” because of his voracious reading and implementation of any fitness or nutritional techniques that would give him an edge. He continued that obsession in medical school and, as a physician, he has won numerous national awards for education, innovation, and leadership. He has lectured in over 20 countries and trained thousands of other physicians through live lecture, online education, two textbooks, and even an educational app. He combines his training in genomics and functional medicine to give personalized, precise medical guidance. His obsession with performance optimization has morphed from initially athletic to now mental performance, business performance, and longevity. Whether it's a professional athlete or a grandparent optimizing their mental clarity and mobility to keep up with their grandkids, Dr. Dawson is passionate about helping everyone perform at their absolute peak. For The Kentucky Castle, Dr. Dawson was previously the CEO, but he gave himself a promotion to much more important role of “Chief Farming Officer” because he believes that farming and our land are much more important than anything an “Executive” does. He now focuses on growing not just food, but also ideas and people at the castle. Our soil, food, ideas, and people are our greatest assets that deserve the most attention. He is passionate about health, nutrition, and wellness and believes The Kentucky Castle can be a catalyst to not only provide once in a lifetime experiences, but also to demonstrate the profound difference in quality of food taste and nutrition when grown hyper locally, chemical free, and with mindfulness and care. He hopes the experience the castle provides will leave guests with stories they’ll cherish, knowledge that will serve them well, and deepened relationships.
Dr. Dawson is a husband, father of 4, physician, and farmer who grew up in the small town of Stanford, KY. After graduating from the UK College of Medicine he started and grew several businesses and nonprofits. He has published two iBooks which reached #1 in iTunes in the medical category, created apps downloaded over 100,000 times, and produced videos with over 5 million views.
Thursday, November 4 | 4-5 pm
Emerging Leaders will gather for a community education program with Dr. Matthew Dawson, founder/CEO of genomics based personalized medicine company called Wild Health on Thursday, November 4th at the Kentucky Castle. We will learn more about the emerging field of genomic based medicine, how and why Wild Health was launched, pivots made along the way and leadership lessons learned before going into Q&A. PURCHASE A PASS
Presenter: Dr. Matt Dawson is the founder/CEO of a genomics based personalized medicine company called Wild Health, which specializes in providing holistic treatment based on individuals' DNA and other biometrics to help them achieve optimal health and performance. He has been obsessed with performance optimization as long as he can remember. He received scholarships to play two sports in college even with “minimal talent” because of his voracious reading and implementation of any fitness or nutritional techniques that would give him an edge. He continued that obsession in medical school and, as a physician, he has won numerous national awards for education, innovation, and leadership. He has lectured in over 20 countries and trained thousands of other physicians through live lecture, online education, two textbooks, and even an educational app. He combines his training in genomics and functional medicine to give personalized, precise medical guidance. His obsession with performance optimization has morphed from initially athletic to now mental performance, business performance, and longevity. Whether it's a professional athlete or a grandparent optimizing their mental clarity and mobility to keep up with their grandkids, Dr. Dawson is passionate about helping everyone perform at their absolute peak. For The Kentucky Castle, Dr. Dawson was previously the CEO, but he gave himself a promotion to much more important role of “Chief Farming Officer” because he believes that farming and our land are much more important than anything an “Executive” does. He now focuses on growing not just food, but also ideas and people at the castle. Our soil, food, ideas, and people are our greatest assets that deserve the most attention. He is passionate about health, nutrition, and wellness and believes The Kentucky Castle can be a catalyst to not only provide once in a lifetime experiences, but also to demonstrate the profound difference in quality of food taste and nutrition when grown hyper locally, chemical free, and with mindfulness and care. He hopes the experience the castle provides will leave guests with stories they’ll cherish, knowledge that will serve them well, and deepened relationships.
Dr. Dawson is a husband, father of 4, physician, and farmer who grew up in the small town of Stanford, KY. After graduating from the UK College of Medicine he started and grew several businesses and nonprofits. He has published two iBooks which reached #1 in iTunes in the medical category, created apps downloaded over 100,000 times, and produced videos with over 5 million views.
WATCH: Latest Event Video
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass “Take Charge of Your Career”
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland is hosted Dr. Karen Hill, a popular breakout session presenter from our Emerge conference, for a professional development session entitled "Take Charge of Your Career." She covered common career topics such as tips for networking as well as leadership lessons learned from her own successful career. Karen Hill, RN, DNP, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN, retired in April as the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer at Baptist Health Lexington. Dr. Hill oversees operations in the hospital and outpatient centers with over 3000 employees.
VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland is hosted Dr. Karen Hill, a popular breakout session presenter from our Emerge conference, for a professional development session entitled "Take Charge of Your Career." She covered common career topics such as tips for networking as well as leadership lessons learned from her own successful career. Karen Hill, RN, DNP, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN, retired in April as the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer at Baptist Health Lexington. Dr. Hill oversees operations in the hospital and outpatient centers with over 3000 employees.
VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Lex Leader Talk with Shannon Bishop Arvin, Keeneland
This series features prominent local leaders interviewed by emerging leaders. Leadership and learning go hand in hand and our community’s most interesting leaders have leadership lessons to share on pivoting, leading through change and failing forward. Find out more about these headline-makers’ backgrounds, careers, community impact and plans for the future. Interviewed by Keeneland’s Employee Engagement Manager Betsy May, Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Steering Committee.
VISIT HERE TO WATCH
This series features prominent local leaders interviewed by emerging leaders. Leadership and learning go hand in hand and our community’s most interesting leaders have leadership lessons to share on pivoting, leading through change and failing forward. Find out more about these headline-makers’ backgrounds, careers, community impact and plans for the future. Interviewed by Keeneland’s Employee Engagement Manager Betsy May, Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Steering Committee.
VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Lex Talk About Mentoring
This community education event highlighted mentoring programs and relationships that lead to individual success. Mentoring is important, not only because of the knowledge and skills mentees can learn from mentors, but also because mentoring provides socialization and personal support to facilitate success in school and beyond. Ultimately the practice of mentoring benefits the community because we are investing in children, students and young professionals who are Lexington’s future leaders.
VISIT HERE TO WATCH
This community education event highlighted mentoring programs and relationships that lead to individual success. Mentoring is important, not only because of the knowledge and skills mentees can learn from mentors, but also because mentoring provides socialization and personal support to facilitate success in school and beyond. Ultimately the practice of mentoring benefits the community because we are investing in children, students and young professionals who are Lexington’s future leaders.
VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Lex Talk About Culinary Culture & Diversity
Lex Talk About: Local Food Culture and Diversity featured a discussion on the many ingredients that go into making Lexington’s diverse and inclusive food culture. The event provided unique perspectives and challenges faced by immigrant restaurateurs in transforming the Lexington food scene over the year and gave insight into how our group can support these local restaurants and the food industry. Moderated by Vanessa Grossl, who is a post-baccalaureate student at the University of Kentucky studying social and cultural entrepreneurialism and founder of Glocal: Globally Inspired Local Solutions, the event spotlighted the following restaurant owners and chefs: David Laurenvil (Beach House Coffee and Tapas), Mamadou Savané (Sav’s Restaurant & Gourmet Ice Cream/Sav’s Chill), and Tomoka Logan (School Sushi).
VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Lex Talk About: Local Food Culture and Diversity featured a discussion on the many ingredients that go into making Lexington’s diverse and inclusive food culture. The event provided unique perspectives and challenges faced by immigrant restaurateurs in transforming the Lexington food scene over the year and gave insight into how our group can support these local restaurants and the food industry. Moderated by Vanessa Grossl, who is a post-baccalaureate student at the University of Kentucky studying social and cultural entrepreneurialism and founder of Glocal: Globally Inspired Local Solutions, the event spotlighted the following restaurant owners and chefs: David Laurenvil (Beach House Coffee and Tapas), Mamadou Savané (Sav’s Restaurant & Gourmet Ice Cream/Sav’s Chill), and Tomoka Logan (School Sushi).
VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Did You Miss These Growth Opportunities?
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic ELBG has taken our events virtually. Sign up now and purchase your annual Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass access pass to participate in upcoming events.
PAST EMERGING LEADERS OF THE BLUEGRASS EVENTS:
Intrapreneruship Lunch and Learn with Awesome Inc.
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Networking Happy Hour
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Presents "Policy and Pints"
2021-2022 Season Kickoff - A Morning at Keeneland
"Lex Leader Talk" with Shannon Bishop Arvin, Keeneland
"Lex Talk About Mentoring"
"Get Your Groove Back – How to Prevent or Re-Energize After Burnout"
"Lex Leader Talk" Series Featuring Ray Daniels (Equity Solutions Group)
“Lex Talk About Housing Affordability,” part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
“Perseverance” facilitated by Crinda Franke with ExecuTrain
“Leading Yourself”, part of the Leading in Lex Series with Dr. Virgil Grant
“Lex Talk About Voting”, part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
“Maximizing Productivity” facilitated by Mark Little with ExecuTrain
“Staying Balanced in a Shifting World” facilitated by Nancy Piatt with ExecuTrain
"Leading in the Community" to help people explore opportunities for service to the community.
"The Enneagram Workshop" facilitated by Dr. Virgil Grant.
“Leading in the Community,” part of the Leading in Lex Series
“Lex Talk About Culinary Culture & Diversity,” part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic ELBG has taken our events virtually. Sign up now and purchase your annual Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass access pass to participate in upcoming events.
PAST EMERGING LEADERS OF THE BLUEGRASS EVENTS:
Intrapreneruship Lunch and Learn with Awesome Inc.
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Networking Happy Hour
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Presents "Policy and Pints"
2021-2022 Season Kickoff - A Morning at Keeneland
"Lex Leader Talk" with Shannon Bishop Arvin, Keeneland
"Lex Talk About Mentoring"
"Get Your Groove Back – How to Prevent or Re-Energize After Burnout"
"Lex Leader Talk" Series Featuring Ray Daniels (Equity Solutions Group)
“Lex Talk About Housing Affordability,” part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
“Perseverance” facilitated by Crinda Franke with ExecuTrain
“Leading Yourself”, part of the Leading in Lex Series with Dr. Virgil Grant
“Lex Talk About Voting”, part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
“Maximizing Productivity” facilitated by Mark Little with ExecuTrain
“Staying Balanced in a Shifting World” facilitated by Nancy Piatt with ExecuTrain
"Leading in the Community" to help people explore opportunities for service to the community.
"The Enneagram Workshop" facilitated by Dr. Virgil Grant.
“Leading in the Community,” part of the Leading in Lex Series
“Lex Talk About Culinary Culture & Diversity,” part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
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