First Quarter 2010 • This issue is sponsored by Employers Health
Faces of LEADERSHIP Faith (Finnicum) Barbato, executive director of Community Harvest and 18th class graduate shares the profound effect her participation in the Signature Program has had on her both personally and professionally. What are the keys to being successful as the Executive Director of Community Harvest? I have always felt that three things are necessary for a person to be successful in any career – Humility, Integrity and Authenticity. Humility, because your situation and circumstances can change at any moment with or without your control. Integrity, because it instills a sense of security and meaningfulness in a team. And, being authentic is related to integrity – It means “walking the talk” when it comes to living your own true values. People appreciate a leader who is “real” and consistent. These core values are also the primarily the reason I left a corporate position after 12 years for a more rewarding and less stressful non-profit position.
Key Program Dates
MARCH 23 Government Leadership Academy closing program Ralph Regula, keynote speaker
APRIL 9 Signature Program Informational Breakfast
APRIL 30 24th Class Signature Program applications due
Looking back, what was the greatest benefit of your participation as a member of Leadership Stark County? LSC has been a huge benefit, and probably to me more than most! I learned about the Executive Director position at Community Harvest from the LSC Community website! It was interesting how it happened, and the timing was perfect. I had been increasingly frustrated with my current work situation and had mentioned to several people that I just wanted something that “made me feel good going to work every day.” more on page 7 >
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