Leadership Central Kentucky
Watch Video Above About the Program
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
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New Leadership Central KY Class Begins With Orientation Retreat
Recap by Syd Ulis III, LG&E and KU Energy LLC
The 2021-2022 Leadership Central Kentucky (LCK) Class held its Orientation Kickoff Retreat at Boone Tavern in Berea, KY. With COVID numbers going up, this was conducted in a safe manner where the class would socially distance and wear masks. The new members of the class didn’t know what to expect. The class consists of a diverse group of leaders that quickly formed into a cohort and has been deemed as the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) class for LCK. The class bonded well over the two-day retreat thanks to the excellent class facilitation by Amy Stout and Dr. Virgil Grant.
They both did a fantastic job establishing that the LCK sessions are opportunities to grow as leaders and network. It was stressed early on that the class will ultimately get what they put into it. The exercises forced the class to communicate and work together to build trust in one another. One of the most impactful demonstrations involved the class members talking about the various zones of comfort. It was reinforced that the class is a place where the students will be stretched out of the safe zone but would not intentionally push anyone into the danger zone.
Throughout the retreat, each class member shared a "Where I’m From" poem that required them to reflect on how past experiences have shaped who they are today. It helped many connect with their classmates by being vulnerable. Since the conclusion of the retreat, many have connected with one another via a class Facebook page.
Leadership Central Kentucky Class Visits Jessamine County
Recap by Jessica Cobb, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
The Leadership Central Kentucky 2021-22 cohort was hosted by Ronda May (Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce) and Mitchell Pearson (Visit Jessamine) for an informative visit to Jessamine County on September 15th. The class enjoyed an exclusive visit to Highbridge Spring Water, featuring a formerly abandoned limestone mine that is now home to an underground aquifer which sources 20,000 bottles of water per day and a vast underground records storage facility.
The uniqueness at Highbridge continued with the opportunity to visit with a visiting National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) team conducting research on programming of artificial intelligence and autonomous robotics to explore subsurface voids. Application of the technology ranges from the lofty goal of human colonization beyond Earth to more practical applications in search and rescue, the mining industry and exposure to extreme environments. NASA’s Team CoSTAR reached out to Highbridge Springs as the undeveloped area of the 32-acre underground property was the perfect simulation environment to test their work prior to the competition taking place at the Louisville Mega Cavern next week.
The cohort then engaged in a leadership development session with Dr. Virgil Grant focusing on the four dimensions of leadership, including discussions and reflection among the group about motivations, beliefs, methods, and daily commitments of leaders. Mitchell Pearson shared regional marketing strategies as the group embarked to Camp Nelson, formerly a Jessamine County owned property, that is now a National Park honoring the pivotal role the U.S. Army Fortified Encampment and Supply Depot played during the American Civil War. Operating from 1863-1866, Camp Nelson served as a recruitment camp for African-American soldiers as well as a large refugee camp for African-American women and children escaping slavery. Additionally the camp served as a large supply depot and major hospital for the Union Army of Ohio.
The next stop was relationship-building at the Nicholasville Police Department with delightful refreshments for the class at the department’s Copsicle Truck, which helps the police build relationships in their community by providing free frozen treats in local neighborhoods and at community events. The visit concluded with a debrief at the Public Well, a unique local eatery known for street tacos and refreshing drinks in a casual family-friendly atmosphere. Jessamine County certainly set the bar high for other counties with this exceptional visit and allowed our cohort to experience the heritage, community, and natural beauty of Jessamine County.
Recap by Syd Ulis III, LG&E and KU Energy LLC
The 2021-2022 Leadership Central Kentucky (LCK) Class held its Orientation Kickoff Retreat at Boone Tavern in Berea, KY. With COVID numbers going up, this was conducted in a safe manner where the class would socially distance and wear masks. The new members of the class didn’t know what to expect. The class consists of a diverse group of leaders that quickly formed into a cohort and has been deemed as the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) class for LCK. The class bonded well over the two-day retreat thanks to the excellent class facilitation by Amy Stout and Dr. Virgil Grant.
They both did a fantastic job establishing that the LCK sessions are opportunities to grow as leaders and network. It was stressed early on that the class will ultimately get what they put into it. The exercises forced the class to communicate and work together to build trust in one another. One of the most impactful demonstrations involved the class members talking about the various zones of comfort. It was reinforced that the class is a place where the students will be stretched out of the safe zone but would not intentionally push anyone into the danger zone.
Throughout the retreat, each class member shared a "Where I’m From" poem that required them to reflect on how past experiences have shaped who they are today. It helped many connect with their classmates by being vulnerable. Since the conclusion of the retreat, many have connected with one another via a class Facebook page.
Leadership Central Kentucky Class Visits Jessamine County
Recap by Jessica Cobb, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
The Leadership Central Kentucky 2021-22 cohort was hosted by Ronda May (Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce) and Mitchell Pearson (Visit Jessamine) for an informative visit to Jessamine County on September 15th. The class enjoyed an exclusive visit to Highbridge Spring Water, featuring a formerly abandoned limestone mine that is now home to an underground aquifer which sources 20,000 bottles of water per day and a vast underground records storage facility.
The uniqueness at Highbridge continued with the opportunity to visit with a visiting National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) team conducting research on programming of artificial intelligence and autonomous robotics to explore subsurface voids. Application of the technology ranges from the lofty goal of human colonization beyond Earth to more practical applications in search and rescue, the mining industry and exposure to extreme environments. NASA’s Team CoSTAR reached out to Highbridge Springs as the undeveloped area of the 32-acre underground property was the perfect simulation environment to test their work prior to the competition taking place at the Louisville Mega Cavern next week.
The cohort then engaged in a leadership development session with Dr. Virgil Grant focusing on the four dimensions of leadership, including discussions and reflection among the group about motivations, beliefs, methods, and daily commitments of leaders. Mitchell Pearson shared regional marketing strategies as the group embarked to Camp Nelson, formerly a Jessamine County owned property, that is now a National Park honoring the pivotal role the U.S. Army Fortified Encampment and Supply Depot played during the American Civil War. Operating from 1863-1866, Camp Nelson served as a recruitment camp for African-American soldiers as well as a large refugee camp for African-American women and children escaping slavery. Additionally the camp served as a large supply depot and major hospital for the Union Army of Ohio.
The next stop was relationship-building at the Nicholasville Police Department with delightful refreshments for the class at the department’s Copsicle Truck, which helps the police build relationships in their community by providing free frozen treats in local neighborhoods and at community events. The visit concluded with a debrief at the Public Well, a unique local eatery known for street tacos and refreshing drinks in a casual family-friendly atmosphere. Jessamine County certainly set the bar high for other counties with this exceptional visit and allowed our cohort to experience the heritage, community, and natural beauty of Jessamine County.
