“In America we are sure of ourselves and our strength,” Rockefeller writes in a letter to his only son, Winthrop Paul Rockefeller.
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Engage the ‘Ethic’ to Develop Your Team
Workshops are a fairly new offering at the Institute that are excellent professional development on their own, or can be added to conferences already happening at the Institute.
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What Makes ‘Uncommon Communities’ so Uncommon?
We recognize that local citizens are the experts when it comes to their own communities. The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s Uncommon Communities program, founded in 2015, guides diverse teams of community members as they identify and employ their community’s unique strengths.
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Bringing the Rockefeller Ethic to Arkansans Through Virtual Forums
It’s possible to disagree without being disagreeable. It’s not easy at first, and all parties have to have a little give-and-take, but with practice, some guidance, and a lot of openness, it is possible. It’s also very rewarding.
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Institute Finds Success in Virtual Convenings
“We were able to pivot with a lot of hard work and we’ve been able to fill a void by offering this valuable service to clients who are looking to bring their people together safely and effectively.”
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Joel Smith Leadership Award Winner: Leo York
“Gary Greene, our former CFO, told me that you always treat your people right because they’re the ones who will be taking care of you,” York said. It’s a piece of advice that has always stuck with him.
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