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Together in Solidarity, Healing and Action
It was only a week ago that most of us first learned George Floyd’s name and saw the lethal brutality he experienced at the hands of police officers. And he was only the most recent needless death. Since then, we have run the emotional gamut – anger, confusion and sadness – as we watch events unfold across the nation and [...]
Meet Your 2020-21 Board of Directors
These past few months, we’ve all had to find our new normal and we’ve seen just how important leadership is in navigating this crisis. I’m grateful to have 50 outstanding leaders in our community on our Board of Directors who are helping us navigate this crisis. They’re shaping our mission and giving people the tools they need to become engaged [...]
COVID-19’s Impact on Events and Hospitality
The event and hospitality industry was hit hard by this pandemic. Their business didn’t just slow down; it halted. In this week’s Virtual Voices, we heard from industry leaders on how they had to change their business and get creative to stay open, and how they are partnering with our community. Virtual Voices aims to keep alums informed and engaged [...]
Collaboration Key to Denver’s COVID-19 Recovery
Collaboration, inclusivity, responsibility, leadership and shared vision – it’s Colorado’s Civic DNA and it’s the lens in which Denver is responding to this pandemic. In last week’s Virtual Voices, our alumni heard from two leaders of the City and County of Denver’s Office of Economic Development and Opportunity: Executive Director Eric Hiraga and Chief of Staff Jen Morris. They shared [...]
We Need Leaders Now More Than Ever
Now more than ever, we’ve seen how important leadership is in navigating this crisis. While uncertainty can be scary, it also creates an opportunity for leaders to innovate, collaborate and step into new leadership roles. We want our community’s leaders to have the knowledge, network, skills and experiences to enhance their leadership. To do that, we need you, our alumni! [...]
Nonprofits Quick to Respond to COVID-19
Our nonprofit community knew that they had to act fast to respond to COVID-19 to provide resources to those who need it most. In last week’s Virtual Voices, we heard from nonprofit leaders on how their nonprofits are supporting our community, how they’re rallying their volunteers and staff and how they’re preparing for the future. Virtual Voices aims to keep [...]
There’s No Lesson Plan for COVID-19
Most of us have had to adapt to the transition from an in-person world to a virtual environment, and that includes students and teachers. In last week’s Virtual Voices, we heard from leaders in education on how they are keeping their students and staff motivated and what opportunities they are seeing as a result of this pandemic. Virtual Voices aims [...]
Latest Program Updates During COVID-19
Now more than ever, we are witnessing the importance of leadership in Colorado. We have seen how we can rally together to respond to a crisis, and it’s inspiring to see our leaders collaborate to take care of our community – Colorado’s Civic DNA™ in action. At the Leadership Foundation, the health and safety of our community is our first [...]