Kansas Leadership Center

A small town in the Midwest takes on America’s big questions: can entrepreneurship unite us? In places like this, bold ideas are blending innovation and collaboration to bridge divides and spark economic growth. ?? Brian Whepley #Entrepreneurship #HeartlandTogether

The Rodel Leadership Institute is a nonpartisan, independent nonprofit devoted to strengthening American democracy and improving the quality of public leadership in the United States. A center for leadership learning and intellectual development, Rodel helps America’s most promising leaders: 1) deepen their commitment to democracy and the rule of law, 2) become more effective public servants, and 3) work together to address some of our nation’s most important challenges. Rodel’s programs convene leaders from across the political, legal and policy spectrum to find common ground, build relationships, and encourage the understanding and cooperation needed to govern a complex 21st century democracy. KLC's partnership with the Rodel Leadership Institute began in 2022.

Think you know leadership? ?? This new report from KLC’s Third Floor Research reveals what really drives success in leadership. ?? It introduces a groundbreaking way to measure how people act as leaders—focusing on relational skills—and provides insights that could change the way leadership is understood, with implications for both individuals and organizations. Link in comments. #LeadershipDevelopment #AdaptiveLeadership #LeadershipResearch #KLCPath

Empty lots, big ideas: Can Marshalltown’s business experiment spark lasting change? The community faces both visible scars and hidden potential as it works to support entrepreneurs. ?? Brian Whepley #Entrepreneurship #HeartlandTogether

Can Reno County's bar chats really turn into business plans? Here’s how it’s sparking an entrepreneurial revival. ?? AJ Dome ?? Jeff Tuttle #KSecon #EconomicDevelopment #Entrepreneurship

How leadership reshaped a Kansas community’s future—discover the bold moves driving new businesses, housing developments, and renewable energy in Liberal. ?? Monica Springer ?? Jeff Tuttle #KSecon #EconomicDevelopment #Entrepreneurship Eli Svaty

?? What if leadership was within everyone’s reach—including yours? Enrollment is open for 2025 programs. ?? Are you ready to grow your leadership and strengthen your organization’s culture? KLC's leadership path is designed to empower individuals and teams to make progress on their toughest challenges. With three distinct steps, the KLC path offers practical tools and transformative learning: ? Step 1: Authorize Yourself Discover how #WhenEveryoneLeads helps individuals unlock their leadership capacity and take action. ? Step 2: Gain Skills Deepen your leadership practice with #YourLeadershipEdge — build communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills while sharpening self-awareness and confidence with others. ? Step 3: Mobilize Others Tailor your next step with one (or more!) of these options: ?Lead for Change? A 3-day immersive workshop for teams addressing adaptive challenges. ?Equip to Lead? A 2-day program that builds facilitation capacity and inspires leadership within organizations. ?Take Action with Actioneer? A 1-day experience to design strategies, collaborate with peers, and leverage our software to advance your goals by inviting others to work on your adaptive challenge. Whether you’ve already taken the first two steps or are starting fresh, the KLC path can help you and your organization build a culture of leadership. ?? Learn more and enroll today: https://lnkd.in/eU_WFx6

Explore how Kansas Leadership Center is transforming leadership globally and locally: https://lnkd.in/gBMnfqXY ?? From groundbreaking research & award-winning scholarship to empowering women in business & offering immersive leadership programs for 2025, this newsletter has it all. ?? Discover how KLC’s work is shaping the future of leadership & how you can elevate your own leadership journey. ?? #WhenEveryoneLeads

Segregation wasn't just social—government policies built the racial wealth gap. Learn more about how the system remains rigged in this op-ed from Mark E. McCormick for The Journal. #HousingInequality #Redlining #SystemicRacism

?? Our latest study by Third Floor Research reveals how KLC’s leadership path drives adaptive leadership growth. ?? Here’s a snapshot of the findings: 1?? Leadership Reasoning: ?? Insights into the reasoning process people adopt in leadership situations. 2?? Positive Program Impact: ?? Your Leadership Edge and Lead for Change boost adaptive leadership, raising awareness of personal needs, defaults, and purpose. 3?? Personal Growth: ?? Benefits vary, with those high in self-awareness and reflection seeing the most impact. 4?? Flexible Thinking: ?? Multiple interpretations predict adaptive leadership success. 5?? Challenges in Mindset: ?? Identified thinking barriers faced when practicing leadership. ?? Read more & download the full report! #AdaptiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipResearch