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Charles Sheldon
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....
Organizational Impact and Leadership Development Capacity
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...
Congratulations, Matt O’Malley
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...
Clarina Nichols
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...
Mary Elizabeth Lease
Cut paper illustration by Lauren Fitzgerald Mary Elizabeth Lease Birth—Sept. 11, 1850 Death—Oct. 29, 1933 Political activist, writer, lecturer, leading spokeswoman for the Populist Party Newspaper editors of the day ridiculed her, calling her “ugly and foul of...
Kansas Leadership Center Announces New Board Members
February 15, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas Leadership Center Announces Three New Board Members Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC), an educational organization founded to foster civic leadership for healthier Kansas communities, welcomes three new...
Kansas Beats the Virus initiative mobilized 7,000 Kansans
February 1, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘Kansas Beats the Virus’ project mobilized 7,000 Kansans launching 827 action plans to combat COVID across the state Wichita, Kan. – “Kansas Beats the Virus”– a statewide, bi-partisan public health intervention to combat the...
Martin and Osa Johnson
Cut paper illustration by Lauren Fitzgerald Martin and Osa Johnson Martin (Oct. 9, 1884 -- Jan. 13, 1937) Osa (March 14, 1894 -- Jan. 7, 1953) Explorers, authors, filmmakers, photographers Martin and Osa Johnson dared to dream and do things different. The couple were...
‘Kansas Beats the Virus’ initiative mobilizing Kansans in 72 Counties with 695 Community Action Plans to Date
Wichita, Kan. – The “Kansas Beats the Virus” effort, a statewide, bi-partisan public health intervention to combat the pandemic has less than two weeks before the campaign ends on December 31, 2020. The initiative is a partnership between the Kansas Leadership Center...
‘Kansas Beats the Virus’ initiative mobilizing Kansans in 72 Counties with 174 Action Plans to Date
Wichita, Kan. – The “Kansas Beats the Virus” effort, a statewide, bi-partisan public health intervention to combat the pandemic is fully operational. The initiative is a partnership between the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) with the Kansas Department of Health and...
‘Kansans Beats the Virus’ initiative mobilizing Kansans in 72 Counties with 34 Community Action Plans to Date
Wichita, Kan. – In the last two weeks, the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, has fully launched “Kansas Beats the Virus” (#KSBeatsTheVirus), a statewide, bi-partisan public health intervention to combat...
Kansas Leadership Center Aims to Mobilize and Inspire Kansans to ‘Beat the Virus’ with Public Health Intervention
Partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Launches this Week Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) has launched “Kansas Beats the Virus” (#KSBeatsTheVirus), a statewide, bi-partisan public health intervention to activate and connect...
Daily Update: Lawrence group explores a winter-season COVID-19 resource and activity guide
To help prevent social isolation and community inactivity, the Bluestocking and Hitchhikers group plan to launch a winter-season COVID resource and activity guide to distribute throughout the city of Lawrence. The activity guide will provide information on ways to...
Daily Update: Group comes together to repair bicycles for low-income families in Manhattan
BikeWalkMHK, the City of Manhattan and the Flint Hills MPO work together to create a “Fix-It” fund to offer free bicycle repairs to low-income Manhattan residents so that they have transportation to testing sites and other critical public services related to the...
Daily Update: “Do the task, wear the mask” campaign to launch in support of local businesses
The Atchison County Extension Office hopes to launch its county-wide campaign by connecting with all communities and supporting local businesses, civic organizations, school administrators and churches with certificate programs. These certificate programs represent a...
Daily Update: Hutchinson shop owners hope to launch “Santa-tizing” stations for shoppers
In an effort to encourage Hutchinson residents to continue their holiday shopping and support local businesses safely, the Downtown Coalition is working with businesses to install “Santa-tizing” stations in the downtown shopping district. These stations will include...
Daily Update: Habitat for Humanity works to maintain a safe and positive customer experience at ReStore.
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Manhattan, Kansas plans to improve the customer shopping experience both online and in-store. This plan includes enhancing the website for better online shopping, passing out branded PPE masks for customers and employees, as well as...
Daily Update: Youth facility works to create outdoor heated space for area youth
The 4:10 Irish Den youth facility plans to work with volunteers and youth to create a heated outdoor space where young people can convene in compliance with social distancing requirements under adult supervision. Because several schools are in a virtual learning...
Daily Update: Young Latino Professionals hope to increase COVID-19 testing among Latinos
To increase COVID-19 testing rates in the Latino community as well as knowledge and comfort level around testing, the Young Latino Professionals of Wichita will partner with Guadalupe Clinic to create incentives for Latino community members to get tested."The Young...
Daily Update: Made Men of Neodesha create care packages for seniors
To help senior citizens in their community, Made Men of Neodesha, in conjunction with Christ Church and the Ministerial Alliance, plan to prepare care packages that provide disinfectant, hand sanitizer, gloves, marks and fliers with printed prayers for seniors and...
The Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan work to assemble gift bags for families and health care workers
Who: The Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan Problem: In hopes of addressing the problem of living with high-risk people and going to work or school and being exposed to the virus, a group convened by Jaryth Barten decided on Wednesday to launch The Boys and Girls Club...
Cub Scouts work to share positive health message
Who: Climate + Energy Project and Jayhawk Council Pack 10 Cub Scouts Problem: Children regressing due to inactivity and lack of resources, materials, and human interaction from being out of school; and serving the community in a safe manner. Goal: Their goal is to...
KLC Announces Kansas Beats the Virus
Kansas Leadership Center Aims to Mobilize and Inspire Kansans to ‘Beat the Virus’ with Public Health Intervention Partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Launches this Week Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) has launched...
Leadership Lessons from a Global Financial Crisis
November 18, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New research finds retrenchment and investment strategieshelp businesses survive and thrive during a crisis Report from Kansas Leadership Center’s Third Floor Research Wichita, Kan. – Third Floor Research—the research...
Community Leadership Programs Impact Workplace and Community
October 28, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New research finds community leadership programs boost work performance and community engagement Report from Kansas Leadership Center’s Third Floor Research Wichita, Kan. – Third Floor Research—the research partnership between...
Third Floor Research reports on shifting organizational culture in high-tech sector
October 7, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New research finds leadership training for employees in high-tech companies leads to shift in organizational culture Report from Kansas Leadership Center’s Third Floor Research Wichita, Kan. – Third Floor Research—the research...
New Findings on Leadership Training and Workforce Engagement
September 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New research finds leadership training contributes to more engaged workforce at nonprofit organizations Inaugural report unveiled from Kansas Leadership Center’s Third Floor Research Wichita, Kan. – Third Floor Research—the...
Kansas Leadership Center unveils global research program
June 26, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas Leadership Center unveils global research program Wichita, Kan. – During the organization’s Activate conference late last week, the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) unveiled a new, large-scale, multi-partner research program....
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