The Front Porch
​Blue Ridgers know the front porch to be more than a place. It’s an experience where ideas are shared, people are challenged, questions are answered, and stories are shared. This “Front Porch” blog is a virtual place to gather.Â
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A Season of Thanks
The Blue Ridge Institute has seen nearly a century’s worth of humanity's best and humanity’s worst. Blue Ridgers have been there in their communities to help pick up the pieces after nature has displayed its awesome power, and left destroyed lives in its wake. Through...
Learn. Lead. Renew. GIVE.
Meaning is Made in Moments Having a long-held assumption challenged by Nisha Anand during her first day… Reflecting on the challenges of leadership in a growing organization and feeling the support of other leaders who totally understood the pressure it puts on you…...
Developing meaningful connections through BRI
Lately, I've been thinking about the word “connection.” It is defined as; a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else. Isn't that what Blue Ridge is all about? Whether you are currently very engaged, slightly engaged,...
How can leaders be respected, admit failures, and teach others?
When people hear that I was in the Peace Corps for almost five years, instead of the usual two, they always respond: "Wow, you must have been really good..." to which I may smile or make a funny remark. However, when I'm talking about leadership, or with people I'm...
Volunteer Opportunities and Program Committee Update
Program Committee Update The Program Committee has hit the ground running on planning for the 2024 conference, supporting our theme of Authentic Leadership. Based on popular demand, we will be bringing back our Skill Lab offerings next summer, where Ridgers learn from...
Wow, what an amazing 2023 conference!
I do hope you all got home and found time to reflect and absorb all the great information that came from BRI 2023. Thank you to those who completed the evaluation. It holds great feedback that the Board and each Committee Chair is taking seriously. The work for 2024...