Leadership Central Kentucky
Now accepting applications for the 2018-19
Leadership Central Kentucky Program.
Leadership Central Kentucky Program.
MISSION:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a program to: educate and inform individuals on issues and opportunities for all of our region’s communities; create awareness and understanding of how each county’s actions affect the others; and to help foster a regional vision for the Bluegrass. Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citizens connected across institutions and county lines. These leaders of the new century embrace and embody the philosophy that our region will realize its highest potential through working together.
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 off the third Thursday and Friday 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 $700. 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 program to: educate and inform individuals on issues and opportunities for all of our region’s communities; create awareness and understanding of how each county’s actions affect the others; and to help foster a regional vision for the Bluegrass. Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citizens connected across institutions and county lines. These leaders of the new century embrace and embody the philosophy that our region will realize its highest potential through working together.
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 off the third Thursday and Friday 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 $700. 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
2017-18 Program Presented By:
Platinum Sponsor:
Leadership Central Kentucky Class Concludes 2017-18 Program
Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report
The 2017-18 Leadership Central Kentucky Class Reflection & Graduation Day was held on May 16th. The class kicked off the morning at the Woodford County Board of Education with sponsor remarks from Kentucky American Water’s Susan Lancho, who also is a 2017-18 LCK class member. Then, Dr. Virgil Grant led the class through a review of their experience, starting with the “Four Helpful Lists” activity. Class members were encouraged to provide feedback on what LCK did well, could improve upon, and should clarify, discontinue or add to the program.
After the review, a leadership development session called, “Leading for the Long Haul,” allowed class members to contemplate how they can ensure their 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 a few tools to help class members do just that, such as boundary-setting and replenishment cycle exercises in order to maintain work-life balance, as well as reviewing their drivers and comfort zones.
After the morning session, the graduation luncheon was held at the Kentucky Castle. Sponsors and board members were recognized by LCK Board Chair Chris LeMaster. An inspirational keynote address was provided by EKU President Michael Benson (he was introduced by class member Patrese Nesbitt who works at EKU). Class members were given graduation plaques as their names were called to be recognized. There were 21 graduates in this year’s class.
Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report
The 2017-18 Leadership Central Kentucky Class Reflection & Graduation Day was held on May 16th. The class kicked off the morning at the Woodford County Board of Education with sponsor remarks from Kentucky American Water’s Susan Lancho, who also is a 2017-18 LCK class member. Then, Dr. Virgil Grant led the class through a review of their experience, starting with the “Four Helpful Lists” activity. Class members were encouraged to provide feedback on what LCK did well, could improve upon, and should clarify, discontinue or add to the program.
After the review, a leadership development session called, “Leading for the Long Haul,” allowed class members to contemplate how they can ensure their 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 a few tools to help class members do just that, such as boundary-setting and replenishment cycle exercises in order to maintain work-life balance, as well as reviewing their drivers and comfort zones.
After the morning session, the graduation luncheon was held at the Kentucky Castle. Sponsors and board members were recognized by LCK Board Chair Chris LeMaster. An inspirational keynote address was provided by EKU President Michael Benson (he was introduced by class member Patrese Nesbitt who works at EKU). Class members were given graduation plaques as their names were called to be recognized. There were 21 graduates in this year’s class.
