Leadership Central Kentucky
Applications Now Closed for 2022-2023 Class
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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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement:
Leadership Central Kentucky is committed to ensuring participants and programming reflect the rich diversity in our region. In our mission to build a network of informed citizens, we believe the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion enriches all of us by exposing us to perspectives for people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.
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Leadership Central KY Concludes 2021-22 Program
The Leadership Central Kentucky (LCK) class held its Reflection & Graduation Day on May 18th at Equus Run Vineyards. Amy Stout led the class through a review of their LCK experience using the Four Helpful Lists exercise. 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.
After the review, they went through an activity that forced class members to think about how they refill their bucket so they don’t get burnt out in their leadership journey. The Replenishment Cycle challenged class members to identify four things they can do on a weekly basis to re-energize their themselves. They were asked to pick something for physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual fulfillment then assign a certain number of days and time allotted for each activity. A group discussion with individuals sharing their ideas took place afterwards. Grace Gorrell of Lead With Grace then took the class through a reflection exercise, thinking about what sessions and which leaders featured throughout the program impacted them the most and why. She then asked class members to think about and plan for the next steps in their leadership journey.
After the morning session, a graduation luncheon took place with LCK Board Members. The keynote address was given by Ray Daniels, President & CEO of Equity Solutions Group. Some nuggets of wisdom he shared included: “celebrate the victories and give away all the credit to your team; think up, down, and out, and be ready to explain why behind everything; see reality and take action then assume the problem is everywhere so you can go fix it.” The twenty-three graduating class members representing the region received plaques and yearbooks. Everyone was invited by Equus Run Vineyards Owner, Cynthia Bohn, to attend a wine tasting following the luncheon.
The Leadership Central Kentucky (LCK) class held its Reflection & Graduation Day on May 18th at Equus Run Vineyards. Amy Stout led the class through a review of their LCK experience using the Four Helpful Lists exercise. 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.
After the review, they went through an activity that forced class members to think about how they refill their bucket so they don’t get burnt out in their leadership journey. The Replenishment Cycle challenged class members to identify four things they can do on a weekly basis to re-energize their themselves. They were asked to pick something for physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual fulfillment then assign a certain number of days and time allotted for each activity. A group discussion with individuals sharing their ideas took place afterwards. Grace Gorrell of Lead With Grace then took the class through a reflection exercise, thinking about what sessions and which leaders featured throughout the program impacted them the most and why. She then asked class members to think about and plan for the next steps in their leadership journey.
After the morning session, a graduation luncheon took place with LCK Board Members. The keynote address was given by Ray Daniels, President & CEO of Equity Solutions Group. Some nuggets of wisdom he shared included: “celebrate the victories and give away all the credit to your team; think up, down, and out, and be ready to explain why behind everything; see reality and take action then assume the problem is everywhere so you can go fix it.” The twenty-three graduating class members representing the region received plaques and yearbooks. Everyone was invited by Equus Run Vineyards Owner, Cynthia Bohn, to attend a wine tasting following the luncheon.
