LEADERSHIP LINK MESSAGE OF THANKS from Stephanie Snow Werren, Leadership Stark County Director
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s we wrap up 2021, it is with gratitude and thankfulness to the Leadership Stark County team from the past and present, to our LSC Board of Directors, to our many program class
members and attendees and to our abundant community partners and supporters that have helped us finish the 34th year of Leadership Stark County on such a high note. With constant change and unknowns this past year, we continued to move forward with meaningful programming either virtually or in-person providing our community with the leadership they expected. As we move to our 35th year, we will celebrate of all thing’s leadership from its people, to the unique opportunities LSC offers, to additional leadership learning opportunities, to more understanding of Gallup Strengths, and honoring those from our past and present. Be on the lookout for special happenings in YEAR 35! At Leadership Stark County, we value leadership that produces results-oriented leaders, by that I mean class members that go out into the community after our programs and lead bigger, lead differently, lead with enthusiasm and leaders that want to do their very best. The question of what makes a good leader comes down to how does a leader ensure productive sustainability of moving organizations forward. We’ve looked at leadership from a number of companies and found that there are six consistent traits that all good leaders possess. 1. Leaders Don’t Crave Credit – A good leader doesn’t mind receiving credit. 1 But their desire to get credit is non-existent. Instead, a leader is more concerned with the work at hand and completing it. 1. More Coach, Less Player – The work leaders do is important but the quality 2 of the work from the team is more important. Leaders foster an environment that brings out the best in the team. (continued on page 10)
WINTER 2021 INSIDE: 2021 FUnd drive ...................................... page 3 MEET KRISTINA BELLIVEAU ...................................... page 4 MEET JOE FRENCH ...................................... page 5 the next global pandemic............... pages 6 SIGNATURE APPLICATIONS ...................................... page 7 resilient leadership ...................................... page 9 spotlight applications .................................... page 12 key dates to remember .................................... page 13
Leadership Stark County is a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.