Alumni of the McLeod For Tomorrow program were asked about their experience in the program, and how they felt it creates economic value. The University of Minnesota Extension collaborated with McLeod For Tomorrow to quantify this value in this research report, The Economic Value of the McLeod for Tomorrow Leadership Program. 52 respondents of the 2017 McLeod For Tomorrow responded to the survey, and we are highlighting some of the key information …
How to Convince your to Boss to Send You to McLeod for Tomorrow’s Leadership Program (Email Template)
Sample Email Template to Send to your Boss Subject: Leadership Opportunity with McLeod For Tomorrow Dear [Insert Boss or Manager's Name], McLeod For Tomorrow Leadership Program is a 9-month professional development opportunity offered locally by McLeod For Tomorrow in partnership with University of Minnesota Extension. Program participants dive deep into relevant leadership topics and take exclusive tours of communities in McLeod County. …
McLeod County Leadership Story: Carol Stark, Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. in Hutchinson encourages its employees to be active in the community, and McLeod For Tomorrow has been fortunate to have several of its employees attend over the years. Carol Stark is Senior Vice President of Real Estate at Citizens Bank & Trust Co., and she not only went through the leadership program but also continued her involvement as a board member of McLeod For Tomorrow. Carol remembers, “I heard about …
Meg Schlueter is the new program coordinator with McLeod For Tomorrow
As the new McLeod For Tomorrow Program Coordinator, Meg Schlueter is looking forward to using her education and learning new skills while helping those in the community around her. Meg’s strengths include financial aptitude; familiarity with lean, creative thinking; and a passion for rural communities as well as the local government, businesses and nonprofits that invest in them. Meg recently graduated with honors in her Master of Business …
Local Leadership Opportunities & Why They Matter
Leaders aren't always the people who are running companies or speaking in front of a large group of people. Leadership in our rural community shows up where you least expect it. From difficult conversations at a coffee shop to volunteering for the fire department, or getting involved in a civic role or committee. Each of us is capable of creating change and inspiring ourselves and others when we are equipped with the right tools and knowledge. …
