leadership link - april
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Adjusting to a new normal is never an easy task. In recent weeks, our usualroutines have been disrupted and adapting to change seems to be part of dailylife. This uncertain time can be unnerving. But difficult situations presentopportunities for building skills and learning about ourselves.
During this difficult time, we may be taking on new or additional responsibilities.We may be learning new ways to do the tasks we already do. We are managingmore flexible or more demanding schedules. All this change at once isoverwhelming, but it is also an opportunity. It is an opportunity to observeourselves in a trying time to evaluate, learn, and grow. What new skills have youlearned? What changes have you made, out of necessity, that work better thanthe process you had before? What is indispensable to you?
"Find ways to realize: difficult things that are in our way, make us betterversions of ourselves" - Dr. Helen Fagan
Throughout this newsletter, you will find links to resources from past presentersand our President. We hope you find these resources useful in making this atime of opportunity to learn and grow in your skills.
Amy Schlichting now serves as the new Employee Health andWellness Coordinator. In addition to masters degrees in bothHigher Education Administration and Health PromotionManagement, she has eight years experience in corporatewellness, has built a collegiate holistic health education program,and currently serves as an adjunct instructor with a specialty in
Lifetime Wellness. Amy's presentation will focus on increasing your emotional intelligence toenhance your commitment to your personal values, vision, and mission. She willdiscuss techniques to strengthen your self-awareness and balance. Amy will helpus to understand how our relationships are changing with physical distancingdue to COVID-19.
LEADERSHIP LINKAPRIL 2020
Chapter 517 of the National Management AssociationCity of Lincoln/Lancaster County
In this issue:
LEADERSHIP LINK APRIL 2020 PAGE 01
April 2020 Speaker!
New NormalApril 2020 Speaker
01
January, February, andMarch Speakers Recap
02
President's Message03
Community ServiceHighlight
04
Awards 05
Community Service Report,Membership Report, Board
Members06
Updates:Changes to the website will
be coming in 2020!
Watch for us on socialmedia in 2020!
New Normal, New Opportunities
Owning Your Leadership Identity
Follow this link to register for this webinar.
**Webinar**
This webinar is open and available to ALL City and County employees. Please feelfree to share this opportunity with your networks!
March 2020 SpeakerCreating Effective Partnerships
Dr. Helen Fagan is a leadership, diversity, and inclusion scholarand consultant. She is the CEO and founder of Global LeadershipGroup, an assistant professor of practice in LeadershipEngagement at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Director ofLeadership Engagement at Rural Futures Institute and a qualifiedexecutive coach.
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January 2020 SpeakerOwning Your Leadership Identity
Watch Dr. Helen Fagan on TEDxLincoln!
Learn more about Dr. Helen Fagan on her website!
February 2020 Speakers
Katherine Knapke is the Chief Operating Officer at the AmericanNegotiation Institute. Katherine is passionate about using herexperience as a Psychiatric Nurse trained in Therapeutic CrisisIntervention (TCI) and as a Certified Mediator to address thepsychological, emotional, and societal concerns that impactwomen in the workplace.
Katherine spoke with session attendees about building and sustaining teams,networks, and coalitions. She also taught attendees about managing andsuccessfully resolving conflicts, as well as practicing negotiation skills. Katherinewas able to speak with Leadership Link members through Zoom, which was ourfirst webinar based presentation. The feedback we received on this online formatwas positive. Would you like more opportunities for online format presentations?
Influencing Organizational CultureMindy Rush Chipman is the Director of the LincolnCommission on Human Rights. Francisca Beltran isthe Outreach Coordinator with the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights. Together theyprovided Leadership Link members with a highly
Katherine's RecommendedResources:
Podcast: Negotiate Anything
Podcast: Ask with Confidence
Book: Nobody will Play with Me
informative presentation, Immigration in the U.S. The presentation covered thebasics of the U.S. immigration legal system and common misconceptions, thedifferent forms of immigration relief, and the challenges the immigrantcommunity may face.
Mindy and Francisca'sResources:
Become a member and watch Mindy and Francisca's
presentation on Influencing Organizational Culture
Dr. Helen Fagan'sResources:
Become a member and watch Dr. Fagan's presentation on
Owning your Leadership Identity
Dr. Fagan provided worksheets on Developing Your Personal
Leadership Philosophy. Bceome a Member and access
these great resoureces!Dr. Fagan's presentation covered the framework of inclusive leadership, how tocreate a leadership legacy using your values and strengths, and how to create anindividual development plan.
**Webinar**
Learn more about the Lincoln Commission of Human Rights here.
Learn more about the American Negotiation Institute here.
Become a member and watch Katherine's
presentation on Finding Confidence in Conflict
Have you missed a Leadership Link presentation youreally wanted to see?
Click here to go to our YouTube Channel!!
Given the context of our current situations responding to COVID-19 we can all easily identify significant change in our lives right now. My hope for each of you is that you use these changes as a springboard for growth. One of my favorite quotesspeaks directly to this idea.
“You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by thatit's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” -Rahm Emanuel.
You may not feel like you can work on owning your leadership identity right now.Our Leadership Link Board has discussed the importance of prioritizing safety andwellness in order to even begin to consider working on our leadershipcompetencies. We feel you. Be kind to yourself right now. But know that part ofowning our leadership identity includes how we react to trying times. It includesidentifying the tools we keep in the garden shed to help. Think mindfulness. Itincludes strengthening your self-awareness and balance.
In January I invited everyone with me on a journey towards identifying ourleadership identities. I didn’t see COVID-19 coming, but unlike most of our otherinvitations this spring, this one is still open and available. Our goal is to consistentlygrow after we experience stagnation or a significant change to our own ‘eco-system’. If you haven’t already, please make time this spring to cultivate yourgrowth towards owning your leadership identity. Start by taking some time tounpack your story and think about your leadership philosophy. Feel free to shareyour leadership philosophy with me if you are so inclined [email protected].
President'sRecommendations:
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President's MessageYour Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It,
Is Growth
Leadership is an opportunity we all haveexactly in this moment and in this place. I need leadership in my personal life,family life, school life, work life andcommunity. But it is also myresponsibility to be a positive leaderwithin each of these areas, even if I amdealing with a personal struggle orexternal factors out of my control. Icommit to be a servant leader. One whois respectful, supportive and inclusive as Imotivate and inspire others towardsachievement of their personal, and ourshared goals.
Christina's Leadership Philosophy
Podcast:Leadership Lab
Hosted by Dr. Patrick Ledden
Specifically: Number 29 “Discover how you can
contribute to the world withNYT bestselling
author Tom Rath” -Tom Rath authored
Strengths Finder 2.0, Eat MoveSleep
and Are You Fully Charged?
Blog:7 Things to do When Work
Sucks
Article:Real Leaders Are Forged in
Crisis
Ann Ames Recommendation:
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Tell us about yourself: I am the Coordinator of the PioneersPark Nature Center (PPNC) and have been in this role for 5years. I came to Lincoln Parks & Recreation to be the Naturalistat PPNC after working 7 years as an Outdoor EducationSpecialist with Nebraska Game & Parks. I have worked in theenvironmental education field since graduating from theUniversity of Minnesota. Outside of work I am married andhave 2 children. I'm an avid cyclist and gardener who loveshiking and bird watching.
What is the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program? The Nebraska MasterNaturalist (NMN) Program is a volunteer program where participants attendtrainings on Nebraska habitats, wildlife, plants, outdoor skills and conservation.After they are trained, Nebraska Master Naturalists volunteers at events, withconservation projects, and spread the word about the value of Nebraska'snatural resources.
How did you learn of the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program and why did youwant to get involved? When I worked for Nebraska Game & Parks with a focus onaquatic education. In 2010, had the pleasure of taking the first class of volunteersout to the ponds at Schramm Park to look for aquatic insects including:dragonfly nymphs, damselfly nymphs, scuds, crayfish, water boatmen and more.
How long have you been participating and what have you learned? Currently, Iam the NMN Program Board Chair and the Pioneers Park Nature Center is aprogram partner. I serve in a support role providing opportunities for NMNs tovolunteers at the Nature Center, advice and assistance to the NMN ProgramCoordinator, and assist with events. Being involved with the program andvolunteers I continue to learn about conservation throughout Nebraska. Thereare a wide variety of participants who have unique backgrounds. NMNvolunteers have served on the Friends of the Pioneers Park Nature Center boardand with projects including marketing, visitor services and as hike leaders. SomeNature Center staff have attended the trainings for their own personal and professional learning. My own mother became an NMN after attending a week-long training at the Niobrara Valley Preserve. She described the experience as an adult summer camp! The NMN program is a wonderful opportunity for people to learn more about Nebraska's natural resources, participate in conservation projects anddevelop lifelong friendships.
Community Service HighlightFor this newsletter edition, the Leadership Link Board wanted to highlight aLeadership Link member doing inspiring work within our community. There areso many members using their strengths and talents to better our community, thenewsletter is a great way to recognize those individuals and inform othermembers on ways they may get involved. For this newsletter edition, Andrea Faasthe Coordinator of the Pioneers Park Nature Center, was kind enough to provideus with information about herself and her recent project with the NebraskaMaster Naturalist Program. Thank you Andrea for educating us on the Nebraska Master Naturalist Program!
Andrea: "I love looking for aquatic
insects! My favoritemacroinvertebrate at
PPNC is the fairy brineshrimp only found in our
saline wetlands." (see below)
Andrea: Right now is the perfect time toconsider the program there area number of trainings that willbe taking place this summer
and fall of 2020. Go to: www.nemasternaturalist.org
to find a training or learn moreabout the program.
I know a week is a lot to committo but I've heard many people
say that the week-longimmersion style trainings aretheir favorite. There are local
weekend trainings available ifyou can't be gone for that long.
Kathy Smith Pinnacle AwardThis award was created in memory of Kathy Smith, a dedicated AssistantPurchasing Agent in the Purchasing Division of the City Finance Department. Kathy took great pride in her position and the job that she did. She was amember of the Leadership Link Steering Committee and a Charter member ofour organization. She was a positive, inspiring, kind person, attentive to theneeds of others, and a very directed and focused individual. She had positiveattitude and always inspired others. After her diagnosis of cancer, shecontinued her work with the Purchasing Department and her involvement inLeadership Link. Sadly, Kathy lost her battle with cancer, but she left us withthe memory of her dedication to her job and to the City of Lincoln, and mostimportantly, her desire to treat everyone with kindness and respect.Candidates are chosen for recognition based on how they exemplify thequalities Kathy Smith modeled. Nominations can be made for any City/Countyemployee!
Manager of the Year Communications skills, accessibility, relationships with fellow employees andsubordinates, management skills, training and special accomplishmentsshould all be considered in nominating the Manager of the Year. Nominationscan be made for any City/County employee!
Teamwork AwardDo you know a team of three or more employees who have demonstrated awillingness to work together, communicate well to gain efficiency and ideas,assist each other to achieve goals, exceeds expectation in timeliness andprofessionalism when working towards a goal? Nominations can be made forany City/County employees!
Customer Service AwardThis nominee should exhibit not only excellent customer service, but also besomeone who is happy to go above and beyond and regularly achievecustomer delight. Nominations can be made for any City/County employee!
Leadership Competency Growth AwardThe Leadership Competency Growth Award recognizes Leadership Linkmembers for taking ownership of their leadership growth. If you have beenbeen intentionally applying new competencies in your professional life, orknow someone who has, please share these successes with us! Open toLeadership Link Members only!
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Awards available for 2020!Click here to nominate a Manager
of the Year!
Click here to nominate a candidate for the Kathy Smith Pinnacle Award!
Click here to nominate a team for the Teamwork Award!
Click here to nominate a candidate for the Customer Service Award!
Click here to nominate a candidate for the Leadership Competency
Growth Award!
“There is no joy without gratitude"-Brené Brown
The winner of the Leadership Competency Growth Award willrecieve 3 hours of executive coaching with Katie Brandert!!
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Membership ReportWelcome to all the new members of Leadership Link! Membership
Stats: Number of Active
Members: 116
Click here for the application to become a member of LeadershipLink!
Renae Rief
Community Service Report Do you have a speaker recommendation for Leadership Link? Let
Dan King [email protected]
Amy Schlichting
Top Row Left to Right:Chair - Christina HinzPast President - Jesse DavyPublication-Website Chair Elect -Deborah ByrneMembership (Chair-Elect July 1) - Ann AmesPublications-Newsletter - Sadie JensenSecretary - Barbara HansenPublications-Social Media - Kayla MatulkaMembership - Mike Comstock
Executive AdvisorsChad BlahakDoug McDanielLinda ZabelPam DingmanPat LeachPatrick BorerScott E. Holmes
Board Members
In December 2019 and January 2020, Leadership Link Members completed 404.5 hours community service at 18 different agencies!Many of you provide outstanding services to community agencies on a regular basis, please make sure to report those monthly to Angela Chestnut. Contact her at [email protected].
Bottom Row Left to Right:Professional Development - Dan KingChair-Elect - Nicole EngelbartAwards/Program Committee - Cassandra LeBlanc
Board Members Not Shown:Executive Board Member Liaison- Pat BorerTreasurer- Ben HigginsPublications-Website - Doug ThorpeCommunity Service - Angela Chestnut