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The Gardner Carney Leadership Institute's, (gcLi) mission makes clear that there is an inextricable connection between leadership and citizenship. We are committed to the idea that leadership must be cultivated. The healthy, effective, and benevolent functioning of classrooms, sports teams, schools, local communities, and entire nations depends upon it. Leadership is an active struggle, an exercise of character and values, a willingness to be in dialogue with diverse viewpoints, an ability to take risks and to engage wholeheartedly and uncomfortably with groups. To do it well, one must be willing to be in a lifelong journey to become more self-aware. In short, the path to leadership and thus to citizenship consists of all the skills and behaviors that the gcLi has taught since its inaugural Leadership Lab 2005. In my view, never has such training been more relevant. gcLi's Mission: Educating Teachers to Teach Leadership to Students.

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Lunchroom Leadership

July 07, 2022 • Season 2 • Episode 217

At the gcLi we highlight leadership in it's many forms, so it makes sense that we speak to people in formal, titled leadership positions. However, if you've been around the gcLi for a while, you know that leadership comes in as many shapes and sizes as there are people. You also know that to teach leadership, you must pay attention, adapt, and capture teachable moments when you see them.

Only a very small fraction of leaders have formal, institutional leadership roles. This episode is dedicated to all of the untitled leadership professionals who lead by example and probably, without knowing it, make a considerable impact on community.

Today's guest is Jennifer Grissom, the Food Service Director at the Altamont School. Jennifer was awarded the James Barton Leadership Award for her extraordinary leadership.

As you listen, think about someone in your community who has an enormous impact on leadership but is not getting the recognition they deserve. We'd love to know about them, please email Berdy at kberdy@gclileadership.org and put "Lunchroom Leadership" in the subject line!

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