Member Directory | Member Login | Contact | Search JOIN WELCOME TO WICHITA EVENTS ADVOCACY YOUR MEMBERSHIP YOUR CHAMBER Home›Events ›Leadership Wichita Share | Print | A A A Leadership Wichita Advance Leadership. Broaden Perspective. Strengthen Community. WE BUILD COMMUNITY – We, not me. We’re All in This Together Community is not only the ~640,000 citizens in the Wichita region - it is found at the dinner table in our homes, the breakroom in our offices, and in the neighborhoods we live. We define community as a group or people with a shared purpose, vision, and spirit. Leadership Wichita is focused on the ‘we’, not the ‘me’ – our communities are bigger than any one person, for a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Join Our Community. WE BRING THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE – Seek to Understand. Be understood. "Your opinion is your opinion, your perception is your perception–do not confuse them with ‘facts’ or ‘truth.’ Wars have been fought and millions have been killed because of the inability of men to understand the idea that everybody has a different viewpoint.” - John Moore To effectuate change in our community, we must first do the work to understand the unique perspectives we bring, and also be open to those of others. We believe that by first seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities in our individual communities– and how they in turn affect our shared communities – we are better equipped for growth & influential leadership. Bring Your Perspective. WE ARE COURAGEOUS – Leave Your Comfort Zone. Use Your Voice To grow as leaders, we must be willing to get uncomfortable at times, and that requires courage. Leadership Wichita is designed to push people to the edge of their comfort zones. We must be daring, resolute, and determined to move our community forward. Sometimes the most courageous act is simply speaking your mind and sharing your thoughts and ideas– especially when you are the only one willing to do so. We want you to feel challenged and stretched. Find Your Courage. WE ARE PASSIONATE – What Moves You? Hone Your Energy. We each have a unique part to play in moving our communities forward. What we focus on depends largely on our skills, experiences, and passions. Passion is what gives us energy – the feeling of being alive when focusing on something that excites you. Leadership Wichita will call you to action by sparking your imagination and exploring what we can achieve together. Find Your Passion. How We Lead CONNECT: Creating community through shared experience. EXPOSE: Encountering experiences, perspectives and voices that influence Wichita. CHALLENGE: Provoking courageous conversations that open hearts and minds. EMPOWER: Inspiring action that will maximize leadership potential & strengthen community. Leadership Wichita provides an immersive experience that identifies 30 local achievers then provides the information and inspiration to take increasingly significant roles in the community. Participants gain valuable insight into local government, economic development, education, and media; and interact with the key community and business leaders working to make progress in each area. Since Leadership Wichita was introduced in 1983, more than 1,000 local business, government and military persons have completed the program and have committed to become stronger leaders for our community. Those interested in participating must be nominated by another person, submit an application, and ensure their one reference submits either a letter of recommendation or completes an online reference form. The Leadership Wichita Board of Trustees selects 30 individuals, who will attend sessions from August through November. Sessions focus on peer networking and introducing community issues. Hear from Kim Doze-Lohmann, 2021 Chair of the Leadership Wichita Board of Trustees on "How We Lead (Through Uncertainty)". 2019 Leadership Wichita Thirty citizens from the Wichita region have been selected to participate in the 2019 Leadership Wichita class. Participants are identified through a nomination process, followed by submission of a formal application to the program’s Board of Trustees for selection. The 2019 class will participate in nine sessions that cover issues such as the future vision for Wichita, economic development, the impact of ensuring a highly-educated population, the importance of consensus within government, and executing their leadership skills through real-life examples, group discussions and collaboration. Fabian Armendariz, Wichita Public Schools-USD 259 Marquetta Atkins, Camp Destination Innovation Inc., WeKan, & The Seed House Tiffany Bell, Wichita Symphony Kristen Buckles, Fidelity Bank Alejo Cabral, W Col. Joe Dessenberger, Kansas Air National Guard Kristi Dowell, Wichita Public Library Amanda Duncan, Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas Renee Duxler, Douglas Design District Brian Gensch, Allen, Gibbs & Houlik LP Dalton Glasscock, Sedgwick County Republican Party Dr. Teri Hall, Wichita State University Mike Heldstab, US Senator Jerry Moran Britten Kuckelman, WSU Tech Rosemary Lesser, Airbus Americas Adrienne Marmillion, Textron Aviation Chad McDaniel, Emprise Bank Jonathan McRoy, United States Air Force - McConnell AFB Mother Eli Montes, St. John's Episcopal Church Josh Newman, Evergy Ty Patton, McCurdy Auction, LLC Kami Power, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Todd Ramsey, Apples & Arrows Ariel Rodriguez, Rise Up For Youth Deputy Chief Jose Salcido, Wichita Police Department Holli Schletzbaum, Kansas Global Trade Services Sheena Schmutz, Sedgwick County Joseph Shepard, Newman University Justan Shinkle, Foulston Siefkin LLP Matt Thibault, Health ICT & Kansas Business Group on Health Leadership Wichita Testimonials Clark Bastian on why you should nominate a young leader Claudio Ferraro on why your business or organization should invest in Leadership Wichita Tammy Allen on what differentiates Leadership Wichita from other programs Denise Sherman on the value of investing and participating in Leadership Wichita Tyler Heffron on the Leadership Wichita selection process 2021 Leadership Wichita Board of Trustees Phoebe Bachura Partnership Advisor Stand Together Prisca Barnes President & CEO Storytime Village, Inc. Ryan Bond (Past-Chair) Chief People Officer Thrive Restaurant Group Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade Economic Development Manager Evergy Jason Cox President Cox Machine, Inc. Kim Doze-Lohman (Co-Chair) Director of Marketing Martin Pringle Oliver Wallace & Bauer, L.L.P. LaShonda Garnes Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fidelity Bank Dotty Harpool Director, Student & Community Initiatives Wichita State University Wendy Johnson Division Director of Strategic Communications Wichita Public Schools Paul Lavender (Co-Chair) V.P. of Finance & Strategic Development Thrive Restaurant Group Russel Leeds Assistant County Manager Sedgwick County Lindsey Poe Rousseau Chief Financial Officer Sedgwick County Division of Finance Joseph Shephard Director of Multicultural Affairs Newman University Dan Shurtz Executive Vice President & Partner Aletheia Digital Jill Taylor Director of Marketing TGC Development Group Jacob Wayman Franchise Owner Orangetheory Fitness For more information about this program, please contact Angie Elliott. 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