Did You Know? Next Generation Leadership Institute Develops Conservation Leaders 08/25/2026
By Desiree Van Dyke, NACD Southwest Region Representative The National Conservation Foundations's (NCF) Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI) is a year-long program that helps conservation district officials develop and polish their leadership skills. This program was created in 2019 to equip conservation district leaders with the skills they need to rise to leadership positions within…… Continue reading →
Inspiring People, Investing in Tomorrow: NCF Next Generation Leadership Institute 10/23/2019
At the core of every inspirational story is one consistent thing: Inspired people. Sure, there are always similar factors like challenges, motivations and outcomes, but people are the main ingredient when it comes to inspiration. People drive achievement and accomplishment, because they take a challenge and transform it to a success. They navigate relationships, address conflict, unite…… Continue reading →
Seeking Leaders in Windy Times 09/04/2019
By Sunni Heikes-Knapton and Ray Ledgerwood When the winds of life blow our way, what do we do? It depends on who you are. Some complain. Others wait for change. The truly wise ones understand the conditions for what they are, and they adapt to persevere. These realists are our modern-day leaders, and they learned…… Continue reading →