When we think of a “leader,” we usually have an image in our heads: a company CEO, an elected official, or the director of an organization. In my experience, however, some of the most important leaders in our community – and in any community – don’t have a title at all.

In my work at the Chamber, I encounter people from all sorts of businesses and organizations. The most successful ones have leaders at every level. They’re the people who listen, understand, step up and contribute. They see something that could be improved and take responsibility for making it better.

They invest their time and energy in the future of their company, their community, or their family, even when there isn’t an obvious personal benefit. This is the attitude we seek to cultivate through Leadership Logan County.

Our nine-month program brings together 24 participants once a month to learn about the community they call home. They explore our social services, local government, education systems and economic drivers…READ MORE….