Winter is here, and Petit Jean State Park in Morrilton, Arkansas, is calling you to explore its frosty beauty and unique events.
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Unlocking an Understanding of Facilitation
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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Joel Smith Leadership Award Winner: Austin Bond
Austin Bond, who marked his one-year anniversary with the Institute on November 13, was thankful for winning the Joel Smith Leadership Award. “I’m grateful to be here,” he said. “Having a great team to lead makes this possible.” His team echoed his sentiments during the award announcement, saying, “We are nothing without chef; he gives us purpose.”
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2023 Legacy Award Winner: LaDonna Cole
“The entire Institute has been going through a lot of changes, specifically regarding the implementation of Microsoft 365,” read one nomination. “We also started the Salesforce project last May, and throughout all this, LaDonna has been a bright, supportive light.”
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How to Cultivate Transformational Change
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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Embracing Diversity of Opinion in Leadership
“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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