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Introduction to Equity-Centered Community Design

Event date: Feb. 11, 2021 - March 11, 2021

Oppressive, inequitable, and unequal systems are by design; therefore, we can redesign them. Equity-Centered Community Design (ECCD) is a creative problem-solving framework pioneered by Creative Reaction Lab that centers History & Healing and ...

Introduction to Neighboring 101

Event date: Nov. 19, 2020 - April 15, 2021

Often times when we think about making a community stronger we think of financial or economic gains in community. However, building social capital through networks and reciprocity actually impacts our community more. The single best way to grow ...

Neighborhood Leadership Fellows 2021

Event date: Jan. 8, 2021 - Oct. 17, 2021

The 2021 Neighborhood Leadership Fellows Application is now open!Seeking Promise Zone residents who want to create more equitable regional policies for neighborhoods!Neighborhood Leadership Fellows (NLF) is a nine-month advanced leadership training ...

Fundamentals of Economic Development

Workshop teaches economic development basics and explores trends and emerging issues. Each Fundamentals of Economic Development (FED) workshop presents an overview of the economic development process and explores trends and emerging issues related to ...

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Leadercast's 'Positive Disruption' series features Missouri speakers

Published: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Leadercast's "Positive Disruption" series in Missouri will feature internationally known experts addressing leaders from all levels to shake up the status quo and drive opportunities for innovation.The global pandemic has ...

Leadership lesson: What does it cost to be courteous?

Published: Monday, Aug. 3, 2020

Since the beginning of civilized society, it has been understood that being polite, courteous and respectful to others is required for a healthy culture. Yet, perhaps we need reminding.Courtesy is defined as: Excellence of manners or social conduct; ...

Summit challenges youth to lead with courage

Published: Tuesday, April 3, 2018

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Almost 160 teens and adults attended the 2018 Missouri Youth Civic Leaders Summit near Camdenton in March. Youth and adult teams gathered from more than 20 county 4-H programs and community betterment groups across ...

MU Extension launching online leadership program

Published: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension has developed an online program with a focus on building better leaders.Leadership Online For Today (LOFT) is an interactive program that allows participants to improve communication skills, build ...

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Step Up to Leadership: A Curriculum for Developing Community Leaders (Participants’ Manual)

Publication date: June 1, 2005

The Participants' Manual contains narrative explaining each topic and all the essential learning points. Recognizing that many terms will be unfamiliar to some participants, the curriculum includes a section at the back of the manual referred to as ...

How to Have a Successful Educational Meeting on a Public Issue

Publication date: Oct. 1, 1993

Citizens have the duty and opportunity to help make many group decisions about complex issues. Group decisions are those in which two or more people have a voice or vote. The decision may affect one or more persons individually or as a group. The ...

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21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

Jan. 10, 2021 - March 6, 2021

online $50.00

Everything rises and falls on leadership. The challenge is that leadership develops from the inside out. If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will be able to become the leader you want to be on the outside. Learn more about ...

Tackling the Tough Skills Training 2020

online $0.00

Tackling the Tough Skills is a self-paced course designed with you in mind. This course is about where you've been, what you've learned from experiences, and how to use this information to build a better life. Explore topics that will help you ...

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Junior Leadership Columbia

This nine-month program motivates students in Columbia to develop their potential for community leadership by acquainting them with the opportunities, realities and challenges of the community.

Leadership Chesterfield

Leadership Chesterfield is an eight-session leadership course that focuses on understanding the issues, challenges and plans of the Chesterfield community. Class size typically 20.

Leadership Columbia

Founded nearly 50 years ago, Leadership Columbia strives to provide the community with an enduring source of diverse leaders prepared and committed to serving their region.

Leadership Jefferson City

Leadership Jefferson City, a six-month program that starts in January and runs through June, is designed to identify and motivate emerging leaders and develop their potential for community leadership roles by exposing them to the opportunities, ...

Leadership Missouri

Leadership Missouri aims to identify current and emerging leaders throughout the state, enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the state’s opportunities and challenges.

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