‘Tis the civic season, and we’re excited to showcase six books specifically chosen for Arkansas youth by our Civic Arkansas partner, Peyton Bolling! This year’s Youth Democracy Reading Challenge is divided into age groups ranging from elementary to high school students. Each listing includes a note from Peyton, a synopsis, and links to purchase the…
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“It’s been a wonderful experience for me, and I’m very grateful for it,” Dr. Richards shared. “The chance to work with Janet, Shana, Carder, James, and Payton over the years — and the entire Institute team — has been extremely rewarding. Janet is an exemplary public servant, and I admire her tremendously. I’ve learned a lot from her example and from all of the Institute personnel.”
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Van Buren County Judge Dale James was invited by Lindsey French of the Association of Arkansas Counties to represent the counties in Civic Arkansas.
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by Molly Thomason To work well with a team, a person must first understand themselves. Just like how a flight attendant reminds passengers to put on their oxygen masks before helping others in an emergency, the same principle applies to any collaborative work you participate in. If you do not understand your own strengths and…
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Facilitation goes beyond booking a venue for a workshop or meeting. It involves nurturing an environment designed to meet your needs.
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Transformational change is at the heart of the Institute’s current priorities as we work toward our vision for growth. Our strategic plan serves as a step-by-step guide to reaching more people, helping them understand our mission, and empowering them to use the Rockefeller Ethic to drive their own meaningful change in the world.
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“Authentic leadership requires humility — a willingness to seek out diverse voices. Transformational leaders like Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller understand that embracing a range of viewpoints leads to better outcomes. Diversity of opinion goes beyond ethnic or racial differences and isn’t limited to dialogue; it involves the complex, collaborative work of finding common ground through genuine deliberation.”
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