Go ahead–dive in. We hope you find our collection here one that inspires + guides you on your journey.
Preparing the next generation to lead and serve.
That’s the purpose of Youth Leadership Fond du Lac (YLF), a Sophia Partners program that increases youth participant knowledge of the people, resources, and organizations that make the greater Fond du Lac area communities better.
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“I believe that servant leadership is ethical, practical, and meaningful. It is the best kind of leadership for the leader, for his or her colleagues, or for those being served.” – Kent Keith
In today’s world, there are so many ways to learn about leadership: podcasts, books, webinars, you name it. And naturally with all that learning, questions will arise.
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What does it look like when leaders create REAL impact in the lives of others, their teams, or their communities?
As a community-benefit non-profit organization, we exist to serve all leaders on their leadership journey so that they can positively IMPACT others.
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“A team is not a group of people who work together. A team is a group of people who trust each other. ” – Simon Sinek
As a leader or peer, how and where do you begin with trust?
As an individual, on a team, or throughout an organization?
“They will freely respond only to individuals who are chosen leaders because they are proven and trusted as servants.” – Robert Greenleaf
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What stories, phrases, or even stereotypes come to mind when you read these words: Millennial…Gen Z…Boomer…Gen X…
Have you asked yourself why you think that way? Or just as importantly, have you asked an individual from that generation to share their experience?
Regardless of one’s beliefs or experiences with individuals of various generations in the workplace, the reality is generational dynamics at work are nearly impossible to avoid.
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“Living into our values means that we do more than profess our values, we practice them.” – Brene Brown
When you lead – as a manager, executive, parent or coach – do you see your values aligning with your personal and professional goals?
Robert K. Greenleaf, servant leadership scholar and thought leader once said this: “The great leader is seen as a servant first.”
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In our fast-paced world, it can be hard to find time for reflection.
Why be reflective when the world seems to lean towards action?
“The seeds of transformational leadership lie in honest, regular personal reflection by leaders.” – Judy Brown
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Successful leaders understand the significance of the journey within to elevate their growth, as well as enhance their ability to support others.
In our October 2023 Servant Leadership Community of Practice, guest facilitator, Caitlin Mae Lyga Wilson led our conversation on “Servant Leadership & the Inward Journey.”
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Who is responsible for creating strong communities in the workplace, and how do you accomplish it?
In our September 2023 Servant Leadership Community of Practice, we discussed these critical questions in the context of servant leadership and here’s the answer: love them anyway.
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