Kansas Leadership Center

Darryl Kelly Jr, our director of business partnerships, was the featured speaker at Southwestern College’s opening convocation yesterday. 🌟 With his deep dedication to Kansas communities and his talent for building powerful corporate partnerships, Darryl is making a real impact. The event officially kicked off the academic year and celebrated the achievements of Moundbuilders which made for a special moment to recognize academic excellence. If your organization is looking for a tailored leadership development approach, connect with Darryl to explore how we can collaborate. 📸 Shoutout to Brad Richards for capturing these moments. #moundbuilders #WhenEveryoneLeads

Congratulations to the Leadership Wichita Class of 2024! We're excited to see this group come together to make a difference for Wichita. Props to KLC Chief Business Officer Damon Young for presenting and contributing to this important journey.

Is the current housing system a high-stakes game that disproportionately affects our most vulnerable populations? Our upcoming online Journal Talk will explore the complex forces shaping Kansas’ housing landscape & discuss potential paths forward for both the housed & unhoused. Executive Editor Chris Green and Journal Reporter Stefania Lugli invite you to join our virtual launch event for The Journal’s Summer 2024 Housing Edition. Dive into Kansas’ most pressing housing challenges, from the circumstances of the unsheltered to the broader state of housing across the region, and hear how The Journal plans to help communities navigate difficult conversations surrounding housing across the state. ➡️ Submit your questions in advance & request a copy of The Journal: https://lnkd.in/gymBuFcQ We’ll also share highlights from our session at the 2024 Kansas Housing Conference. Seize this opportunity to gain insights into one of our state’s most critical issues. Special thanks to media sponsor, KMUW, Wichita Public Radio at 89.1 FM.

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What does a cold-weather shelter reveal about homelessness as Johnson County debates a year-round effort? ✍ Dawn Bormann Novascone 📸 Zach Tuttle #SolutionsJournalism #Homelessness #KansasHousing Megan Foreman, Beccy Swanwick Yocham, Stephanie Boyer, Rev. Nancy R. Pauls

Mike Heldstab buys and rehabs damaged and poorly maintained homes that an average buyer may not be able to buy and fix themselves, then rents them at affordable rates. ✍ Loren Amelunke 📸 Selena Favela #AffordableHousing #KansasHousing #SolutionsJournalism

Our When Everyone Leads program in July brought 142 changemakers to the Kansas Leadership Center for a high-energy, 6-hour course guided by Julia Fabris McBride, Patrick Kelly, and Jaryth Barten. 🌟 This one-day program, inspired by our bestselling book, puts the power to make progress within reach to everyone. 💥 Participants learned to break down barriers, align diverse groups, and spark change from wherever they are. The buzz was real—practical content, engaging sessions, and real-life examples made it a hit. 💡 Attendees found the sessions engaging and interactive, with real-life examples and simple, actionable steps they could apply immediately. 🎯 The program's focus on fostering change and inspiring everyone to take action resonated deeply. 🤝 Plus, the warm environment, professional staff, and top-notch facilities at KLC added even more value to the experience. Ready to take off? 🚀 You have two more chances to join us in 2024: October 2-3 (two evenings) and December 10, both online so you can seize the opportunity from anywhere. 💪 Enroll today on our website. 🔥 Discover how to get everyone moving in the same direction—differently! ➡️ Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/g53hE48K #WhenEveryoneLeads

Is the current housing system a high-stakes game that disproportionately affects our most vulnerable populations? Our upcoming online Journal Talk will explore the complex forces shaping Kansas’ housing landscape & discuss potential paths forward for both the housed & unhoused. 🗓️ Thursday, August 22 ⏰ 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. 📍 https://lnkd.in/eCgAefz 📍 https://lnkd.in/g-mgdXVa Executive Editor Chris Green and Journal Reporter Stefania Lugli invite you to join our virtual launch event for The Journal’s Summer 2024 Housing Edition. Dive into Kansas’ most pressing housing challenges, from the circumstances of the unsheltered to the broader state of housing across the region, and hear how The Journal plans to help communities navigate difficult conversations surrounding housing across the state. ➡️ Submit your questions in advance & request a copy of The Journal: https://lnkd.in/ghVY3CSg We’ll also share highlights from our session at the 2024 Kansas Housing Conference. Seize this opportunity to gain insights into one of our state’s most critical issues. Special thanks to media sponsor, KMUW 89.1, Wichita Public Radio.

In June, 83 participants joined us for Your Leadership Edge, facilitated by Adrion Roberson, Seth Bate, and Tina Khan. ✨📝 Bringing together changemakers from business, education, government, and non-profits, this program is designed to disrupt traditional learning patterns, helping participants identify barriers to progress & break free from what keeps them stuck. 🚀 The program encouraged participants to tackle real-world challenges, ask powerful questions, and connect deep analysis with effective action. 🔍💡 They learned practical behaviors & skills to overcome obstacles and had the chance to practice these in a supportive yet challenging environment with peers & the teaching team. 🛠️ Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants highlighting the program’s practical tools, engaging curriculum, and the value of connecting with others facing similar challenges. 🌟 This experience left participants equipped to make meaningful progress in their work & communities. 🌍 If you've completed #WhenEveryoneLeads, take the second step with Your Leadership Edge. 🔗 Strengthen your communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. 🧠 Empower yourself to lead with confidence. 📈 Join one of our online programs September 24-25 and November 19-20, accessible virtually without the need for travel, or sign up for our in-person program October 22-23. ➡ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyRvqxZd ➡ Register today: https://lnkd.in/gHuNtFyq #YourLeadershipEdge #KLCpath

Today's newsletter is packed with opportunities and inspiring stories: https://lnkd.in/gDcXijZf 🚀 Apply now for our 2025 Leadership Transformation Grants. 🌟 Meet our trailblazing When Everyone Leads™ facilitators. 🤩 Discover special coaching sessions to transform your leadership approach. 🏆 Celebrate Journal reporter Stefania Lugli's national recognition. 📅 Plus, registration deadlines for our upcoming programs are just around the corner. 🔥 Ready to take your next step on your leadership journey? #WhenEveryoneLeads #LeadershipDevelopment #Newsletter