by Dave Parker | Jan 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
“Uncertainty is the name of the game right now,” writes Kate Skokan in a post entitled Authenticity is the crucible of authentic leadership. It does seem as if things are more uncertain than they were in the past, and that problems both metastasize faster and are more... 
by Dave Parker | Dec 20, 2023 | Business, Goals, Governance
Recently, BRI released an RFP to hire a consultant to write a short-term Vision Plan. This plan will provide some guidance to the BRI Board over the next year or so and lead into a future strategic planning session. The Executive Committee, Strategic Engagement Chair,... 
by Dave Parker | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
There is still time to donate to our Learn. Lead. Renew. GIVE. campaign and meet our $10,000 goal by December 31! Join us and give today. We’ve raised $6,500 and we’re in the final stretch. Special thanks to our match partners, Richard LaPratt and Tim Ervolina, for... 
by Dave Parker | Dec 20, 2023 | Community, Uncategorized
However we celebrate this season, it’s likely rooted in traditions and rituals that originated generations ago. The word tradition comes from the Latin word “tradiare,” which means “to hand over, to transmit.” Drawing us into the experience of our lives, these... 
by Dave Parker | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
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.... by Blue Ridge | Nov 15, 2023 | Executive Leadership, Uncategorized
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…... 
by Blue Ridge | Nov 9, 2023 | Leadership, Uncategorized
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,... 
by Blue Ridge | Nov 9, 2023 | Leadership, Uncategorized
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,... 
by Blue Ridge | Sep 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
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... by Blue Ridge | Sep 29, 2023 | Leadership, Uncategorized
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...
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