In today’s fast-paced world, leadership isn’t just about managing people and tasks—it’s about maximizing your potential and the potential of your team. One of the most powerful ways to do that is by tapping into your unique strengths. Gallup’s 34 strengths framework offers leaders a tool to do just that, showing how understanding and leveraging your own strengths can drive efficiency and foster success. What Is Strengths-Based Leadership? At …
Participating in a Rural Leadership Program
In an increasingly interconnected world, leadership is no longer confined to the big urban centers or corporate boardrooms. I would argue that rural leadership in some ways is more important than urban leadership. While MFT has been in existence since 2007, leadership programs continue to emerge as vital platforms for nurturing the unique potential of individuals in rural communities. Participating in a rural leadership program offers a range of …
Sketches of Minnesota: Glencoe — A Celebration of Community and Creativity
Sketches of Minnesota: Glencoe July 16th, 2024 As the days grow longer and the warmth of summer embraces us, there's no better way to celebrate than coming together as a community. This year, we invite you to join us for a special event that promises to be a vibrant tapestry of experiences, creativity, and camaraderie: Sketches Of Minnesota: Glencoe. This event is more than just a gathering; it's an opportunity to share stories, enjoy delicious …
Student Leadership — Reigniting a Student Based Program
In 2023, Jocelynn Buckentin, graduated from the McLeod For Tomorrow program and decided to join the board. When Student leadership got brought up as an option for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, we fully expected the idea to be tabled for the next year. Jocelynn wanted to hear more about how we could offer this level of education to high school students. You see, Jocelynn is a teacher at Hutchinson Public schools and works in the Tiger Path program, a …
In County Days for McLeod For Tomorrow
Two years ago, the University of Minnesota told us that a change was coming to the program as we knew it. They gathered a team of coordinators, educators, and other stakeholders in these bridging programs to come up with a plan together that made the most sense. Ultimately, there was some concern with the new model. After months of collaboration, continued work and a ton of planning a new model came up that created a sustainable way for the …
