We are pleased to announce that our 2021 Lessons in Leadership book is "Making Conversation" by Fred Dust. Stay tuned for more information about the series.
In the meantime, we invite you to join us and the UConn Department of Public Policy, as well as Grace Farms, CT for a free virtual discussion with Fred Dust, "Making Conversations" author and former Senior Partner and Global Managing Director at the legendary design firm IDEO on February 4th, 12-1 pm.
Fred will be joined by LGH Executive Orientation alum (2017), Dr. Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, Professor of History & Latinx American Studies and Director of the Hartford Campus of UConn.
Register and learn more here: leadershipgh.org/event/making-conversation-a-discussion-with-author-fred-dust/
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Yesterday we hosted a Leaders On Board (LOB) orientation session for @HYPEHartford!
Interested in learning about what goes into serving on a nonprofit board and about how to get involved? Learn more about LOB today: leadershipgh.org/leaders-on-board/
Yesterday a few members of the LGH staff and board met with RE-Center for a co-design session to help them create a highly customized anti-racism, cultural humility, and DEI workshop (exact topics TBD) for our entire staff and board.
The workshop, which will be held early February, is just one step in our effort to ensure that our organization is equitable and covers the first two recommendations set forth by our Race Equity Advisory Council (REAC). Read more about their recommendations here: leadershipgh.org/2020/11/08/race-equity-advisory-council-shares-initial-set-of-recommendations/
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Why should you join our 2021 Quest class?
Let 2020 Quest alumna, Rosa Cassells of American Eagle Financial Credit Union tell you! Watch below.
Learn more about Quest here: leadershipgh.org/professionals/quest/
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Looking for a book to add to your reading list?
Former LGH board member and Quest 2014 alumni, Matthew Necci recently published "The Road Will Someday Bend", a World War II-era historical fiction novel!
"'The Road Will Someday Bend" is a 1940s-era coming-of-age tale about an immigrant’s journey from Italy to America, which is the result of his family trying to escape the looming war in Europe. Follow Romeo Cardinali as he builds his life in New York, only to discover there is only so much he can control when the war ultimately comes to him.'"
Check out purchasing options here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56343994-the-road-will-someday-bend
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