Kansas Leadership Center
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The Kansas Leadership Center equips people to lead. Join us. #WhenEveryoneLeads #KLCimpact | Enroll in our virtual & in-person programs through our website: https://KansasLeadershipCenter.org
What does it look like when a community explores disagreement with curiosity? 🤔 KLC’s first Braver Angels debate offered a glimpse: balanced perspectives, thoughtful questions and a room willing to listen — and learn — across differences.
#CivicEngagement #BraverDebates #CivilDiscourse
#CivicEngagement #BraverDebates #CivilDiscourse
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What does it look like when a community explores disagreement with curiosity? 🤔 KLC’s first Braver Angels debate offered a glimpse: balanced perspectives, thoughtful questions and a room willing to listen — and learn — across differences.
#CivicEngagement #BraverDebates #CivilDiscourse
#CivicEngagement #BraverDebates #CivilDiscourse
The program will culminate in March with a second in-person day of learning at KLC, where students will continue developing skills to engage across differences with courage, care & purpose. 💬
#YouthLeadership #WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement
#YouthLeadership #WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The program will culminate in March with a second in-person day of learning at KLC, where students will continue developing skills to engage across differences with courage, care & purpose. 💬
#YouthLeadership #WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement
#YouthLeadership #WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement
Facilitated by Dr. Jason Bosch and Joseph Shepard, participants explored leadership in The Gap between concerns and aspirations, practiced asking powerful questions, made multiple interpretations & learned to use heat productively.
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Facilitated by Dr. Jason Bosch and Joseph Shepard, participants explored leadership in The Gap between concerns and aspirations, practiced asking powerful questions, made multiple interpretations & learned to use heat productively.
More than 70 students from Fort Hays State, Newman, Friends, Kansas State, Wichita State, Pittsburg State & Southwestern College joined us for Leadership for Free Expression—a day of learning, dialogue & discovery at KLC.
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
More than 70 students from Fort Hays State, Newman, Friends, Kansas State, Wichita State, Pittsburg State & Southwestern College joined us for Leadership for Free Expression—a day of learning, dialogue & discovery at KLC.
In a time when conversations can divide, these students are learning how to bridge. 🌉
#YouthLeadership #WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement
#YouthLeadership #WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In a time when conversations can divide, these students are learning how to bridge. 🌉
#YouthLeadership #WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement
#YouthLeadership #WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement
Today we honor all who’ve served—including our colleagues Diego Cortes Rios and Darryl Kelly, and board member Peter Nájera.
Your courage and commitment inspire the work of building stronger, more engaged communities.
#VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025
Your courage and commitment inspire the work of building stronger, more engaged communities.
#VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today we honor all who’ve served—including our colleagues Diego Cortes Rios and Darryl Kelly, and board member Peter Nájera.
Your courage and commitment inspire the work of building stronger, more engaged communities.
#VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025
Your courage and commitment inspire the work of building stronger, more engaged communities.
#VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025
Independent journalism depends on people who care about truth and community.
Through Dec. 31, your support for The Journal goes twice as far during #NewsMatch — every new monthly gift is matched 12x and every one-time donation is doubled up to $1,000.
Give today: klcjournal.com/support-our-...
Through Dec. 31, your support for The Journal goes twice as far during #NewsMatch — every new monthly gift is matched 12x and every one-time donation is doubled up to $1,000.
Give today: klcjournal.com/support-our-...
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Independent journalism depends on people who care about truth and community.
Through Dec. 31, your support for The Journal goes twice as far during #NewsMatch — every new monthly gift is matched 12x and every one-time donation is doubled up to $1,000.
Give today: klcjournal.com/support-our-...
Through Dec. 31, your support for The Journal goes twice as far during #NewsMatch — every new monthly gift is matched 12x and every one-time donation is doubled up to $1,000.
Give today: klcjournal.com/support-our-...
🗣️ Do you agree that the U.S. should end birthright citizenship?
We’re looking for a few participants to speak in favor of the resolution at this Thursday’s Braver Angels Debate at the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 13 | ⏰ 6–7:30 p.m. | 📍 KLC
We’re looking for a few participants to speak in favor of the resolution at this Thursday’s Braver Angels Debate at the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 13 | ⏰ 6–7:30 p.m. | 📍 KLC
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🗣️ Do you agree that the U.S. should end birthright citizenship?
We’re looking for a few participants to speak in favor of the resolution at this Thursday’s Braver Angels Debate at the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 13 | ⏰ 6–7:30 p.m. | 📍 KLC
We’re looking for a few participants to speak in favor of the resolution at this Thursday’s Braver Angels Debate at the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 13 | ⏰ 6–7:30 p.m. | 📍 KLC
Seventy students. Seven universities. One day to strengthen voices for free expression.
#WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement #YouthLeadership
#WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement #YouthLeadership
November 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Seventy students. Seven universities. One day to strengthen voices for free expression.
#WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement #YouthLeadership
#WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement #YouthLeadership
Kansas students are showing what civic engagement looks like in action.
1️⃣ Watch this 90-second recap by Fayola Oyatayo capturing the highlights & energy of the Kansas State Finals of the #NationalCivicsBee, hosted at KLC in June.
#YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement
1️⃣ Watch this 90-second recap by Fayola Oyatayo capturing the highlights & energy of the Kansas State Finals of the #NationalCivicsBee, hosted at KLC in June.
#YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Kansas students are showing what civic engagement looks like in action.
1️⃣ Watch this 90-second recap by Fayola Oyatayo capturing the highlights & energy of the Kansas State Finals of the #NationalCivicsBee, hosted at KLC in June.
#YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement
1️⃣ Watch this 90-second recap by Fayola Oyatayo capturing the highlights & energy of the Kansas State Finals of the #NationalCivicsBee, hosted at KLC in June.
#YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement
🎉 Celebrating 2 years with KLC! 🎉
Kathy Lefler, WJC project coordinator, says the best advice she’s received: “Don’t be afraid to experiment.”
What keeps her inspired? “Working with people dedicated to making Kansas better.” That—and the endless animal crackers! 🐘🐻
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Kathy Lefler, WJC project coordinator, says the best advice she’s received: “Don’t be afraid to experiment.”
What keeps her inspired? “Working with people dedicated to making Kansas better.” That—and the endless animal crackers! 🐘🐻
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🎉 Celebrating 2 years with KLC! 🎉
Kathy Lefler, WJC project coordinator, says the best advice she’s received: “Don’t be afraid to experiment.”
What keeps her inspired? “Working with people dedicated to making Kansas better.” That—and the endless animal crackers! 🐘🐻
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Kathy Lefler, WJC project coordinator, says the best advice she’s received: “Don’t be afraid to experiment.”
What keeps her inspired? “Working with people dedicated to making Kansas better.” That—and the endless animal crackers! 🐘🐻
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Ready to cheer on the next generation of changemakers? 🎉 On Tuesday, Nov. 11, finalists from 39 states will gather in D.C. for the 2025 #NationalCivicsBee Championship. 🐝 Wichita student Tanya Ramesh will represent Kansas. 🏆
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November 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Ready to cheer on the next generation of changemakers? 🎉 On Tuesday, Nov. 11, finalists from 39 states will gather in D.C. for the 2025 #NationalCivicsBee Championship. 🐝 Wichita student Tanya Ramesh will represent Kansas. 🏆
Register to watch live: uschamberofcommerce.swoogo.com/ncbchampions...
Register to watch live: uschamberofcommerce.swoogo.com/ncbchampions...
See how KLC is helping people and organizations make real progress across Kansas and beyond.
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Read & subscribe: mailchi.mp/kansasleader...
November 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
See how KLC is helping people and organizations make real progress across Kansas and beyond.
Read & subscribe: mailchi.mp/kansasleader...
Read & subscribe: mailchi.mp/kansasleader...
Today kicks off our #NewsMatch campaign!
There’s never been a more critical time to stand up for nonprofit newsrooms like ours. Through 12/31, the impact of your donation is DOUBLED!
Will you show your support today?
👉 klcjournal.com/support-our-...
There’s never been a more critical time to stand up for nonprofit newsrooms like ours. Through 12/31, the impact of your donation is DOUBLED!
Will you show your support today?
👉 klcjournal.com/support-our-...
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Today kicks off our #NewsMatch campaign!
There’s never been a more critical time to stand up for nonprofit newsrooms like ours. Through 12/31, the impact of your donation is DOUBLED!
Will you show your support today?
👉 klcjournal.com/support-our-...
There’s never been a more critical time to stand up for nonprofit newsrooms like ours. Through 12/31, the impact of your donation is DOUBLED!
Will you show your support today?
👉 klcjournal.com/support-our-...
Shoutout to Dioane Gates, our fearless chief civic leadership officer, who’s been turning uncertainty into progress with us for one year! 💪✨
What keeps him coming back every day? 💛 “The conviction that this work matters—not just for Kansas, but for the world.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
What keeps him coming back every day? 💛 “The conviction that this work matters—not just for Kansas, but for the world.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
November 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Shoutout to Dioane Gates, our fearless chief civic leadership officer, who’s been turning uncertainty into progress with us for one year! 💪✨
What keeps him coming back every day? 💛 “The conviction that this work matters—not just for Kansas, but for the world.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
What keeps him coming back every day? 💛 “The conviction that this work matters—not just for Kansas, but for the world.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
🎉 Celebrating 4 years with Ciara Huntley! Her favorite part of KLC? “The people! Especially my team. I've never worked at an org that feels so much like family.”
She also loves our holiday traditions — from the gift exchange to the soup cookoff! 🥣🎁
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
She also loves our holiday traditions — from the gift exchange to the soup cookoff! 🥣🎁
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
October 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🎉 Celebrating 4 years with Ciara Huntley! Her favorite part of KLC? “The people! Especially my team. I've never worked at an org that feels so much like family.”
She also loves our holiday traditions — from the gift exchange to the soup cookoff! 🥣🎁
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
She also loves our holiday traditions — from the gift exchange to the soup cookoff! 🥣🎁
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
We’re seeking a visionary to shape the employee experience and strengthen our organization. We're hiring a People & Culture Officer to steward our organizational infrastructure and cultivate a thriving, inclusive workplace.
📅 Priority deadline: Oct 31
👉 kansasleadershipcenter.org/join-the-klc...
📅 Priority deadline: Oct 31
👉 kansasleadershipcenter.org/join-the-klc...
October 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We’re seeking a visionary to shape the employee experience and strengthen our organization. We're hiring a People & Culture Officer to steward our organizational infrastructure and cultivate a thriving, inclusive workplace.
📅 Priority deadline: Oct 31
👉 kansasleadershipcenter.org/join-the-klc...
📅 Priority deadline: Oct 31
👉 kansasleadershipcenter.org/join-the-klc...
✨ Why register?
Your responses help shape a thoughtful, balanced conversation and make sure everyone has the best experience possible.
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Your responses help shape a thoughtful, balanced conversation and make sure everyone has the best experience possible.
➡️ Register now for this free event: zfrmz.com/7JtSZub8ASv8...
October 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
✨ Why register?
Your responses help shape a thoughtful, balanced conversation and make sure everyone has the best experience possible.
➡️ Register now for this free event: zfrmz.com/7JtSZub8ASv8...
Your responses help shape a thoughtful, balanced conversation and make sure everyone has the best experience possible.
➡️ Register now for this free event: zfrmz.com/7JtSZub8ASv8...
What if disagreement didn’t have to divide us? 🗣️
A different kind of debate is coming to Kansas — one built on curiosity, not conflict.
Join us Nov. 13 for KLC’s first Braver Angels debate, a dynamic, moderated forum where people speak, listen and question with curiosity.
zfrmz.com/7JtSZub8ASv8...
A different kind of debate is coming to Kansas — one built on curiosity, not conflict.
Join us Nov. 13 for KLC’s first Braver Angels debate, a dynamic, moderated forum where people speak, listen and question with curiosity.
zfrmz.com/7JtSZub8ASv8...
October 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
What if disagreement didn’t have to divide us? 🗣️
A different kind of debate is coming to Kansas — one built on curiosity, not conflict.
Join us Nov. 13 for KLC’s first Braver Angels debate, a dynamic, moderated forum where people speak, listen and question with curiosity.
zfrmz.com/7JtSZub8ASv8...
A different kind of debate is coming to Kansas — one built on curiosity, not conflict.
Join us Nov. 13 for KLC’s first Braver Angels debate, a dynamic, moderated forum where people speak, listen and question with curiosity.
zfrmz.com/7JtSZub8ASv8...
Over the past 7 weeks, we’ve shared data and stories from organizations transforming with KLC principles. Ready to explore how this could work for you? Connect with us: KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
October 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Over the past 7 weeks, we’ve shared data and stories from organizations transforming with KLC principles. Ready to explore how this could work for you? Connect with us: KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
Leadership is happening all around us. In the current issue of the KLC newsletter, see how communities & organizations across Kansas and beyond are applying the KLC framework to build healthier cultures & tackle tough challenges.
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mailchi.mp/kansasleader...
October 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Leadership is happening all around us. In the current issue of the KLC newsletter, see how communities & organizations across Kansas and beyond are applying the KLC framework to build healthier cultures & tackle tough challenges.
mailchi.mp/kansasleader...
mailchi.mp/kansasleader...
Among organizations with significant adoption of our approach — confident and experienced in using KLC skills across their teams — 100% of respondents said that their org has made progress on a tough adaptive challenge when using the KLC leadership framework.
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
October 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Among organizations with significant adoption of our approach — confident and experienced in using KLC skills across their teams — 100% of respondents said that their org has made progress on a tough adaptive challenge when using the KLC leadership framework.
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
💡 Ready to shape the future of a mission-driven organization?
KLC is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership, guide data-driven decisions, and support our growth initiatives.
📅 Priority deadline: October 17
👉 kansasleadershipcenter.org/join-the-klc...
KLC is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership, guide data-driven decisions, and support our growth initiatives.
📅 Priority deadline: October 17
👉 kansasleadershipcenter.org/join-the-klc...
October 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
💡 Ready to shape the future of a mission-driven organization?
KLC is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership, guide data-driven decisions, and support our growth initiatives.
📅 Priority deadline: October 17
👉 kansasleadershipcenter.org/join-the-klc...
KLC is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership, guide data-driven decisions, and support our growth initiatives.
📅 Priority deadline: October 17
👉 kansasleadershipcenter.org/join-the-klc...
That shift creates a ripple effect across teams, projects, and the communities they serve.
See how culture change can strengthen your organization. Learn more: KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
See how culture change can strengthen your organization. Learn more: KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
October 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
That shift creates a ripple effect across teams, projects, and the communities they serve.
See how culture change can strengthen your organization. Learn more: KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
See how culture change can strengthen your organization. Learn more: KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
Culture change isn’t just about mindset—it’s about results you can see. As one partner put it: “We’ve seen tangible improvements in how we respond to challenges—people take ownership & act.”
KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
October 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Culture change isn’t just about mindset—it’s about results you can see. As one partner put it: “We’ve seen tangible improvements in how we respond to challenges—people take ownership & act.”
KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange
KansasLeadershipCenter.org/impact
👉 #KLCImpact + #KansasCultureChange