Leadership Lexington
Application period for 2019-20 Leadership Lexington
program has passed. Check back next year!
program has passed. Check back next year!
Attention Leadership Lexington Alums: Help Us Stay Connected to You
The Leadership Lexington Alumni Association is ramping up! In order to make this association a success, we need all alums to send in any updated contact information. If you are a graduate of Leadership Lexington, please send your updated information via e-mail to Dawn Pope. Find out more at www.leadershiplexingtonalumni.com.
The Leadership Lexington Alumni Association is ramping up! In order to make this association a success, we need all alums to send in any updated contact information. If you are a graduate of Leadership Lexington, please send your updated information via e-mail to Dawn Pope. Find out more at www.leadershiplexingtonalumni.com.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
MISSION: Leadership Lexington is a leadership development program sponsored by Commerce Lexington and directed toward individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand our city and to prepare for the challenges it faces by meeting with and learning from today’s leaders. Leadership Lexington is an educational opportunity that broadens perspectives and allows participants to gain increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues. The makeup of each year’s class is intended to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our city.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents and individuals who work in the Lexington area are eligible to apply for Leadership Lexington. Applicants must be employed by firms or organizations that are active members of Commerce Lexington. Non-employed community volunteers may also apply. Applications are available April 15th and must be received by the deadline: May 15th.
STRUCTURE: Leadership Lexington is an eleven-month program involving an overnight Orientation in August and a full-day session lasting eight hours each month from September until June. A Get Acquainted Reception is held before the overnight Orientation retreat. The Orientation retreat is mandatory. Classes meet in different locations around the area each month exploring a major topic covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, group activities, demonstrations and class discussions. Topics addressed include media, government, growth, preservation, agriculture, education, public safety, economic development, arts, health and human services, and leadership development. At the end of the Leadership Lexington program year, a graduation is held in recognition of the class with an alumni reception following.
APPLICATION PROCESS: For more information about the Leadership Lexington application process, CLICK HERE.
For more information about the Leadership Lexington program, contact Amy Stout at (859) 226-1610.
MISSION: Leadership Lexington is a leadership development program sponsored by Commerce Lexington and directed toward individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand our city and to prepare for the challenges it faces by meeting with and learning from today’s leaders. Leadership Lexington is an educational opportunity that broadens perspectives and allows participants to gain increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues. The makeup of each year’s class is intended to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our city.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents and individuals who work in the Lexington area are eligible to apply for Leadership Lexington. Applicants must be employed by firms or organizations that are active members of Commerce Lexington. Non-employed community volunteers may also apply. Applications are available April 15th and must be received by the deadline: May 15th.
STRUCTURE: Leadership Lexington is an eleven-month program involving an overnight Orientation in August and a full-day session lasting eight hours each month from September until June. A Get Acquainted Reception is held before the overnight Orientation retreat. The Orientation retreat is mandatory. Classes meet in different locations around the area each month exploring a major topic covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, group activities, demonstrations and class discussions. Topics addressed include media, government, growth, preservation, agriculture, education, public safety, economic development, arts, health and human services, and leadership development. At the end of the Leadership Lexington program year, a graduation is held in recognition of the class with an alumni reception following.
APPLICATION PROCESS: For more information about the Leadership Lexington application process, CLICK HERE.
For more information about the Leadership Lexington program, contact Amy Stout at (859) 226-1610.
"Leadership Lexington is by far the best program that I have ever participated in! The friends and connections that I have made are life-long and so rewarding! I'm very thankful for the continued opportunities to remain active with the program. Thank you!"
Bradley Stevenson
Child Care Council of Kentucky, Inc.
2019-20 Program Presented By:
Orientation Sponsor:
Platinum Sponsors:
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NAME BADGE SPONSOR
Republic Bank
BRONZE SPONSOR:
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
BOOK SPONSOR:
LEX History
Republic Bank
BRONZE SPONSOR:
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
BOOK SPONSOR:
LEX History
Graduation for the 2018-19 Leadership Lexington class was held at ArtsPlace on June 13th. (Photo by Mahan Multimedia)
Miranda Scully (Fayette Co. Public Schools), right, was named the 2018-19 Leadership Lexington Distinguished Leader. With Scully is last year's Distinguished Leader, Tawanda Owlsey from the American Red Cross. (Photo by Mahan Multimedia)
Leadership Lexington Class Concludes Program with Graduation
Recap by Brett Bibb, Downtown Lexington Partnership
The 2019 Leadership Lexington class arrived at Commerce Lexington on Thursday, June 13 for the last day session of the program. After 10 months of growth, educational opportunities, and four successful community projects the class was giddy in anticipation of graduation. The last day session began in the Commerce Lexington conference room with North Lime Coffee and Donuts, a breakfast fit for community leaders and soon to be graduates.
Graduation day started with a greeting from Mayor Linda Gorton, who congratulated the class for their accomplishments, and encouraged each and every member of the class to continue their leadership by joining boards of city organizations and to continue their leadership in the community. “We need you.” Mayor Gorton stated. “Who knows, the next Mayor of Lexington may be sitting in this room.”
Next, Warren Rogers and David Cozart talked to the class about the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden, a project from the 2007 Leadership Lexington Class. The story was inspirational as Warren explained how the project got started, and David explained how 12 years later they are still working on making progress and improvements to the Art Garden, and impacting the surrounding community.
After hearing from a past project group about their lasting impact on the community, it was time for this year’s class to reflect on their projects: Pipeline to Success, Say Yes Lex, LexGetFit Week, and DiverCity Lexington. Each group shared their successes and also had the opportunity to give advice to future classes by reflecting on their hardships throughout the project process.
After celebrating each team’s success, Jason Cummins joined the class to do some reflection on the program as a whole. The class was guided through an After Action Review (AAR), meant to collect honest feedback to help improve the program for future classes. Jason also gave a presentation about characteristics of a learning organization. This was particularly impactful, because it focused on leadership qualities needed to create an environment of learning and growth in the workplace.
The class loaded onto the bus for one last time, headed to Arts Place for graduation and a reception with other Leadership Lexington Alumni. Ken Gish, Steering Committee Chair, led the graduation proceedings, with Senator Reginald Thomas as keynote speaker. Miranda Scully, Fayette County Public Schools’ District Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, won the Distinguished Leader Award. Miranda founded Say Yes Lex, and showcased exceptional leadership throughout the 10 months in the program.
Recap by Brett Bibb, Downtown Lexington Partnership
The 2019 Leadership Lexington class arrived at Commerce Lexington on Thursday, June 13 for the last day session of the program. After 10 months of growth, educational opportunities, and four successful community projects the class was giddy in anticipation of graduation. The last day session began in the Commerce Lexington conference room with North Lime Coffee and Donuts, a breakfast fit for community leaders and soon to be graduates.
Graduation day started with a greeting from Mayor Linda Gorton, who congratulated the class for their accomplishments, and encouraged each and every member of the class to continue their leadership by joining boards of city organizations and to continue their leadership in the community. “We need you.” Mayor Gorton stated. “Who knows, the next Mayor of Lexington may be sitting in this room.”
Next, Warren Rogers and David Cozart talked to the class about the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden, a project from the 2007 Leadership Lexington Class. The story was inspirational as Warren explained how the project got started, and David explained how 12 years later they are still working on making progress and improvements to the Art Garden, and impacting the surrounding community.
After hearing from a past project group about their lasting impact on the community, it was time for this year’s class to reflect on their projects: Pipeline to Success, Say Yes Lex, LexGetFit Week, and DiverCity Lexington. Each group shared their successes and also had the opportunity to give advice to future classes by reflecting on their hardships throughout the project process.
After celebrating each team’s success, Jason Cummins joined the class to do some reflection on the program as a whole. The class was guided through an After Action Review (AAR), meant to collect honest feedback to help improve the program for future classes. Jason also gave a presentation about characteristics of a learning organization. This was particularly impactful, because it focused on leadership qualities needed to create an environment of learning and growth in the workplace.
The class loaded onto the bus for one last time, headed to Arts Place for graduation and a reception with other Leadership Lexington Alumni. Ken Gish, Steering Committee Chair, led the graduation proceedings, with Senator Reginald Thomas as keynote speaker. Miranda Scully, Fayette County Public Schools’ District Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, won the Distinguished Leader Award. Miranda founded Say Yes Lex, and showcased exceptional leadership throughout the 10 months in the program.
