Leadership Central Kentucky
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MISSION:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a regional program seeking to build a network of informed citizens connected across community lines. Curriculum includes leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building and awareness of uniqueness of each county. The counties involved are Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit. Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford. Approximately twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in the program. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organization. Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
Participants will be chosen by the Leadership Central Kentucky Board based upon the information completed on the application. They will be seeking a diverse class, professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership program.
STRUCTURE:
A mandatory Orientation kicks the program in August and thereafter, the third Wednesday September through May, class members travel to one county per month with a focus on community and regional topics such as transportation, education, economic development, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism. These topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises and class discussions.
Sessions will last an average of eight hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sessions will be located throughout the region. Times and locations will be sent prior to sessions. Participant is responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues. Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program
COST:
Tuition for Leadership Central Kentucky is $800. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If financial assistance is sought please attach a letter officially requesting a scholarship and stating your reasons. The scholarship request must accompany the completed application to be considered. Requests for scholarship assistance are completely confidential. (Note: no full scholarships are awarded.)
BENEFITS:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a regional program seeking to build a network of informed citizens connected across community lines. Curriculum includes leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building and awareness of uniqueness of each county. The counties involved are Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit. Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford. Approximately twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in the program. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organization. Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
Participants will be chosen by the Leadership Central Kentucky Board based upon the information completed on the application. They will be seeking a diverse class, professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership program.
STRUCTURE:
A mandatory Orientation kicks the program in August and thereafter, the third Wednesday September through May, class members travel to one county per month with a focus on community and regional topics such as transportation, education, economic development, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism. These topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises and class discussions.
Sessions will last an average of eight hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sessions will be located throughout the region. Times and locations will be sent prior to sessions. Participant is responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues. Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program
COST:
Tuition for Leadership Central Kentucky is $800. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If financial assistance is sought please attach a letter officially requesting a scholarship and stating your reasons. The scholarship request must accompany the completed application to be considered. Requests for scholarship assistance are completely confidential. (Note: no full scholarships are awarded.)
BENEFITS:
- Broaden perspectives and understanding of the Bluegrass Region
- Meet local, regional and state leaders
- Develop and expand network of contacts
- Visit county sites and facilities
- Gain exposure to both current county and regional issues and developments
- Build friendships and working relationships with class members
2020-21 Program Presented By:
Platinum Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Class Concludes 2020-21 Program With Reflection & Graduation
Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report
The 2020-21 Leadership Central Kentucky class held its Reflection and Graduation Day on May 19th at Equus Run Vineyards. The session kicked off with Dr. Virgil Grant leading the class through a review of their experience. Class members were encouraged to provide feedback on what program leadership did well, what could be improved upon, and what should be clarified, discontinued or added to future programs.
Dr. Grant also asked the class to reflect upon the “Hopes & Expectations” they created during the Orientation Session to see if they were met through the program experience. After the review, a leadership development session called, “Leading for the Long Haul,” enabled class members to contemplate how they can ensure long-term leadership at work and in the region. One key point from Dr. Grant was that in order to be a leader to others, you must make sure you are leading yourself. He provided tools to help class members, including boundary-setting and replenishment cycle exercises in order to maintain work-life balance.
After the morning session, a graduation luncheon took place, during which Board Members were invited to attend. A keynote address was provided by Vitale Buford, author of Addicted to Perfect. She asked the audience to think about barriers to their dreams and challenged them to practice gratitude and self-affirming mantras to help move beyond the barriers. The twenty-five graduating class members representing the region received plaques, yearbooks and a gift basket with items from each county.
Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report
The 2020-21 Leadership Central Kentucky class held its Reflection and Graduation Day on May 19th at Equus Run Vineyards. The session kicked off with Dr. Virgil Grant leading the class through a review of their experience. Class members were encouraged to provide feedback on what program leadership did well, what could be improved upon, and what should be clarified, discontinued or added to future programs.
Dr. Grant also asked the class to reflect upon the “Hopes & Expectations” they created during the Orientation Session to see if they were met through the program experience. After the review, a leadership development session called, “Leading for the Long Haul,” enabled class members to contemplate how they can ensure long-term leadership at work and in the region. One key point from Dr. Grant was that in order to be a leader to others, you must make sure you are leading yourself. He provided tools to help class members, including boundary-setting and replenishment cycle exercises in order to maintain work-life balance.
After the morning session, a graduation luncheon took place, during which Board Members were invited to attend. A keynote address was provided by Vitale Buford, author of Addicted to Perfect. She asked the audience to think about barriers to their dreams and challenged them to practice gratitude and self-affirming mantras to help move beyond the barriers. The twenty-five graduating class members representing the region received plaques, yearbooks and a gift basket with items from each county.
