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EXCEL programs across Missouri provide leadership development tailored to individual community needs and resources.

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Centering Power & Healing: BIPOC Folx as Leaders in the Equity Movement

Event date: Oct. 27, 2021

Event time: | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Too often, people of color are forced to confront oppressive and harmful systems without opportunities to build power through healing.Recognizing that those with lived experience (and therefore expertise) with an issue are closest to the approaches ...

Understanding and Drafting Bylaws for Your Nonprofit Corporation

Event date: Oct. 28, 2021

Event time: | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Are you attempting to draft bylaws for a nonprofit corporation? Does your existing Nonprofit Corporation have a set of bylaws that could use a review, or overhaul? Are you interested in learning more about how a well-crafted set of bylaws can lead to ...

Serving on Public Boards Program - Macon

Event date: Nov. 1, 2021 - Nov. 8, 2021

Macon, MO

2-night program for public boards to educate them on the Sunshine Law and how it impacts their boards. Discuss fiscal responsibiliity, dealing with the media, resources, etc. Choose to attend through Zoom or In-person. In-person is limited to 20 ...

Serving on Public Boards Program - Keytesville

Event date: Nov. 1, 2021 - Nov. 8, 2021

Keytesville, MO

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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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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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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 ...

21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

April 11, 2021 - June 11, 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 ...

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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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