by Sam Smith | May 29, 2020 | News
Photo credit: Leadership Teaching Sketchpad In the last eight weeks, the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) has facilitated over 120 hours of online learning in English and Spanish. We reached more than 2300 people in Zoom and Facebook Live events. We taught free... by Sam Smith | Jan 31, 2020 | News
In a December 2019 survey of KLC alumni, more than fifty percent of respondents said it is harder to exercise leadership in today’s civic context than it was a decade ago. They pointed to increasing complexity, growing distrust of authority, lack of common purpose... by scott | Jan 5, 2016 | News
There is no better feeling than wrapping up a productive client meeting. Working in tandem with a high achiever that wants to grow is enormously satisfying. Most days, it doesn’t feel like work at all, but rather an energizing partnership through which my clients... by scott | Nov 4, 2015 | News
If only it were that simple. Or is it? Maybe it’s just taking small steps, smart risks and doing little experiments over time that can move us on our way to making change within our organizations, businesses and communities. The idea “Lead Anytime, Anywhere” is based... by scott | Nov 2, 2015 | News
The Kansas City Royals are World Series Champions. Here are five important leadership lessons from their amazing run. Stay in the game.Pulling off comebacks like the Royals did so often this postseason requires remaining composed, focused and confident even when... by scott | Oct 29, 2015 | News
Often times, leadership gets treated very intellectually – like I can study it or figure it out in my head to find the right answer. I studied a lot about leadership while I was in school. I learned about theories and best practices. I did book reports and compared...
