Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass
Expanding the capacity of emerging leaders to perform in leadership roles within Central Kentucky
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass prepares emerging leaders to perform in leadership roles within Central Kentucky through professional development, community education and networking. Monthly sessions are geared towards aspiring young leaders focused on personal growth, leadership and learning how to make an impact in the community. This program is a great way to expand your network by meeting other goal-oriented young professionals and by being mentored by established leaders.
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Upcoming Events & Programming:
Conflict Resolution Workshop
DATE: January 31, 2023
TIME: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Dealing with conflict is crucial for every leader and every organization, no matter what the size. When left unchecked or unresolved, conflict can lead to lost production, absences, attrition, and even lawsuits. To kick off the new calendar year, we’re inviting Dr. Virgil Grant to administer an assessment that determines how you tend to respond to conflict and what conflict-handling options are available to you. In addition, you will learn valuable conflict management skills. RSVP
DATE: January 31, 2023
TIME: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Dealing with conflict is crucial for every leader and every organization, no matter what the size. When left unchecked or unresolved, conflict can lead to lost production, absences, attrition, and even lawsuits. To kick off the new calendar year, we’re inviting Dr. Virgil Grant to administer an assessment that determines how you tend to respond to conflict and what conflict-handling options are available to you. In addition, you will learn valuable conflict management skills. RSVP
Highlights from Past ELBG Events:
Photos of Breeders' Cup 101 session at Keeneland by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia.
INVESTMENT SESSION
At this interactive event, attendees spent about 15 minutes with four different experts covering topics such as personal financial wealth, charitable giving, living a healthy lifestyle and taking care of your mental well-being.
MENTORING MINGLE
Mentoring Mingle was held on Tuesday, August 23rd at Big Ass Fans, 2348 Innovation Drive. It opened up with a brief, inspirational talk about the benefits for mentees and mentors of the mentoring relationship by Vitale Buford. Then, the event transitioned into a ‘speed dating’ style of networking where potential mentees and mentors got to know each other. After the event attendees had an opportunity to officially sign up for mentoring and identify anyone they met at the event that they would like to develop a relationship with over the few months.
Networking With Our Nonprofits:
On June 23rd Emerging Leaders had the opportunity to meet representatives from Commerce Lexington’s Non-profit Members. They heard from 10 local non-profits, who currently have open positions on their Board of Directors or open volunteer positions. Each organization had approximately 3 minutes to pitch their mission and open opportunities to attendees, and then there was dedicated time for Emerging Leaders to visit one-on-one with the representatives in order to take the next step to get involved.
Own Your Career:
Our panel discussion focused on career advancement featured Candra Bryant (Chief Operating Officer of Hanna Resource Group), Ray Clere (Director of University of Kentucky’s Stuckert Career Center) and April Spellman (Manager of People and Culture at Gray Solutions). Dedicated time for networking followed the panel with an opportunity for you to share your own career history as well as career ambitions with other emerging leaders in attendance.
Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit Leadership:
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland gathered for an informal panel featuring nonprofit leaders who just happen to be emerging leaders on Thursday, February 17th at 4pm at The Campbell House. Attendees learned about the nonprofit leaders’ varying challenges and opportunities, especially in light of the pandemic with many of them new to their leadership roles. They also discussed how to get involved with local nonprofits and what leaders look for in volunteers and board members. The panel was moderated by Timothy Johnson, President & CEO of United Way of the Bluegrass. Panelists included Chaquenta Neal, Executive Director of FoodChain, Tony Higgins, President/CEO Opportunity for Work & Learning, and Lori Clemons, Executive Director at Arbor Youth Services.
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. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
At this interactive event, attendees spent about 15 minutes with four different experts covering topics such as personal financial wealth, charitable giving, living a healthy lifestyle and taking care of your mental well-being.
MENTORING MINGLE
Mentoring Mingle was held on Tuesday, August 23rd at Big Ass Fans, 2348 Innovation Drive. It opened up with a brief, inspirational talk about the benefits for mentees and mentors of the mentoring relationship by Vitale Buford. Then, the event transitioned into a ‘speed dating’ style of networking where potential mentees and mentors got to know each other. After the event attendees had an opportunity to officially sign up for mentoring and identify anyone they met at the event that they would like to develop a relationship with over the few months.
Networking With Our Nonprofits:
On June 23rd Emerging Leaders had the opportunity to meet representatives from Commerce Lexington’s Non-profit Members. They heard from 10 local non-profits, who currently have open positions on their Board of Directors or open volunteer positions. Each organization had approximately 3 minutes to pitch their mission and open opportunities to attendees, and then there was dedicated time for Emerging Leaders to visit one-on-one with the representatives in order to take the next step to get involved.
Own Your Career:
Our panel discussion focused on career advancement featured Candra Bryant (Chief Operating Officer of Hanna Resource Group), Ray Clere (Director of University of Kentucky’s Stuckert Career Center) and April Spellman (Manager of People and Culture at Gray Solutions). Dedicated time for networking followed the panel with an opportunity for you to share your own career history as well as career ambitions with other emerging leaders in attendance.
Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit Leadership:
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland gathered for an informal panel featuring nonprofit leaders who just happen to be emerging leaders on Thursday, February 17th at 4pm at The Campbell House. Attendees learned about the nonprofit leaders’ varying challenges and opportunities, especially in light of the pandemic with many of them new to their leadership roles. They also discussed how to get involved with local nonprofits and what leaders look for in volunteers and board members. The panel was moderated by Timothy Johnson, President & CEO of United Way of the Bluegrass. Panelists included Chaquenta Neal, Executive Director of FoodChain, Tony Higgins, President/CEO Opportunity for Work & Learning, and Lori Clemons, Executive Director at Arbor Youth Services.
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. 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: Housing Affordability
This Community Education session included a variety of perspectives from experts working in Lexington’s housing sector, including representatives from local government, real estate, development, and home building. Learn about current housing trends in Lexington’s many neighborhoods, COVID-19’s impact on home sales, and hurdles to responsible residential growth – all topics of interest for emerging leaders looking to invest in residential property. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Speakers included:
This Community Education session included a variety of perspectives from experts working in Lexington’s housing sector, including representatives from local government, real estate, development, and home building. Learn about current housing trends in Lexington’s many neighborhoods, COVID-19’s impact on home sales, and hurdles to responsible residential growth – all topics of interest for emerging leaders looking to invest in residential property. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Speakers included:
- Dennis Anderson, President, Anderson Communities
- Councilmember James Brown, Council District 1, City of Lexington
- Justin Landon, Chief Executive Officer, Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR)
- David O’Neill, Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator
- Holly Wiedemann, founding principal and President, AU Associates, Inc.
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PAST EMERGING LEADERS OF THE BLUEGRASS EVENTS:
Team Building at ACTIVATE GAMES
Design Thinking: A Creative Approach to Problem Solving
Breeders’ Cup 101
Investment Session
Networking with our Nonprofits
Own Your Career
2022-2023 Season Kickoff: A Day at the Races
Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit Leadership
2-Part Stress Management Program
Wild Health Founder, Dr. Matt Dawson
"Introverts in Leadership" with Todd Stoltzfus, University of Kentucky
A Morning at Keeneland’s Yearling Sale
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
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:
Team Building at ACTIVATE GAMES
Design Thinking: A Creative Approach to Problem Solving
Breeders’ Cup 101
Investment Session
Networking with our Nonprofits
Own Your Career
2022-2023 Season Kickoff: A Day at the Races
Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit Leadership
2-Part Stress Management Program
Wild Health Founder, Dr. Matt Dawson
"Introverts in Leadership" with Todd Stoltzfus, University of Kentucky
A Morning at Keeneland’s Yearling Sale
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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