by Sam Smith | Apr 23, 2021 | Kansan Portraits, Newsroom, People
Cut paper illustration by Lauren Fitzgerald A. A. Hyde (March 2, 1848—Jan. 10, 1935) Philanthropist, developer of Mentholatum Two things drove A. A. Hyde – faith and the power of giving generously. His money went to charitable organizations around the world,...
by Sam Smith | Apr 16, 2021 | Kansan Portraits, Newsroom, People
Cut paper illustration by Lauren Fitzgerald Clementine Paddleford (September 27, 1898—November 13, 1967) Food writer, journalist, pilot and explorer Before Food Network, there was Clementine Paddleford. The Kansan set the tone for America’s tables and taste buds while...
by Sam Smith | Apr 2, 2021 | Kansan Portraits, Newsroom, People
Cut paper illustration by Lauren Fitzgerald Charles Sheldon (Feb. 26, 1857—Feb. 24 1946) Minister, Author, Peace Advocate Charles Sheldon was a minister, author of an international best -seller, peace advocate, and inspiration for “What Would Jesus Do?” movement....
by Sam Smith | Mar 26, 2021 | Newsroom, Research Articles
Impact on Organizations of Partnering with Kansas Leadership Center to Develop Leadership Capacity GAP Most leadership development programs focus on a select few, typically those at the top of an organization or being groomed for executive management. In today’s...
by Sam Smith | Mar 25, 2021 | Newsroom
We are proud to announce that KLC alumnus Matt O’Malley of Pittsburg, Kansas is this year’s winner of the Ron Alexander Scholarship. Each year, in honor of Senior Associate Ron Alexander, the Kansas Leadership Center offers a full scholarship for the Teach Leadership...
by Sam Smith | Mar 19, 2021 | Kansan Portraits, Newsroom, People
Cut paper illustration by Lauren Fitzgerald Clarina Nichols Birth—Jan. 25, 1810 Death—Jan 11, 1885 Suffragette, reformer, journalist Before women could vote or run for public office, some ran newspapers in Kansas. In 1857, Clarina Nichols, associate editor of the...
