{"id":57,"date":"2024-06-24T16:19:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T16:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationalleadershipweek.org\/2024\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2024-06-24T17:19:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T17:19:05","slug":"founders-welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nationalleadershipweek.org\/2024\/about\/founders-welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Founder&#8217;s Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Founder&#8217;s Welcome<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]A heartfelt welcome to all of you joining us for National Leadership Week! This is a time to celebrate the power of leadership \u2013 the very force that shapes our organizations, communities, and the world around us.<\/p>\n<p>When I first started National Leadership Week, I knew that great leadership would be the cornerstone of our success. It&#8217;s about more than titles and positions; it&#8217;s about inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change.<\/p>\n<p>This week, we have a fantastic lineup of events and resources designed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equip you with valuable leadership skills: Whether you&#8217;re an aspiring leader or a seasoned pro, there&#8217;s always more to learn. We&#8217;ll be offering workshops, seminars, and discussions to help you hone your strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities.<\/li>\n<li>Celebrate leadership excellence: We&#8217;ll be recognizing the incredible leaders within our organization and beyond. Their stories and experiences will serve as a source of inspiration for all of us.<\/li>\n<li>Spark conversations about the future of leadership: The world is constantly evolving, and leadership needs to evolve as well. We&#8217;ll be exploring the latest trends and challenges, and fostering discussions about how we can continue to lead effectively in a complex and ever-changing environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I encourage you to actively participate in the events this week. Step outside your comfort zone, network with your colleagues, and engage in the learning opportunities offered. Remember, leadership is a journey, not a destination. Let&#8217;s use this week to take the next step together.<\/p>\n<p>Onward and upward!<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Dennis Kennedy<\/p>\n<p>Founder<br \/>\nNational Leadership Week<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/denniskennedy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meet Dennis Kennedy<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Articles on Dennis Kennedy<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ul>\n    <!--<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oilwomanmagazine.com\/article\/dennis-kennedy-founder-energy-diversity-inclusion-council\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dennis Kennedy, Founder, Energy Diversity &amp; Inclusion Council<\/a><\/li>-->\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/rebeccaponton\/2020\/06\/17\/new-energy-diversity-and-inclusion-council-launches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In His Quest For Social Justice, Dennis Kennedy Launches New Energy Diversity Council<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/authority-magazine\/dennis-kennedy-founder-of-the-national-diversity-council-if-i-could-inspire-a-movement-it-would-39795bb7d330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dennis Kennedy Founder of the National Diversity Council: \u201cIf I could inspire a movement, it would definitely be providing more opportunities for youth in inner cities to reach their full potential, while focusing on education reform.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/news\/politics\/2019\/04\/12\/barack-obama-touts-tolerance-inclusion-texas-barbecue-at-dallas-diversity-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barack Obama Touts Tolerance, Inclusion, Texas Barbecue at Dallas Diversity Conference<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/the-recipe-to-individual-success-barack-obama-says-innovation-hard-work-and-resilience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Recipe to Individual Success? Barack Obama says Innovation, Hard Work, and Resilience<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/server.ndcmail.org\/dennisarticles\/southwest-embracing-diversity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embracing Diversity - Southwest Airlines Supports Inclusion and Equality at Every Level.<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"http:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/careers\/slideshows\/how-to-leverage-generational-diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Leverage Generational Diversity<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"http:\/\/newscenter.berkeley.edu\/2012\/02\/03\/diversity-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#39;Justice Will Prevail,&#39; Chancellor Tells Campus Diversity Conference<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"http:\/\/news.rice.edu\/2008\/05\/09\/hispaniclatino-summit-to-address-pressing-social-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hispanic\/Latino Summit to Address Pressing Social Issues<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationaldiversitycouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/LifetimeAchiev.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dennis Kennedy Lifetime Achievement Award<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationaldiversitycouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/ColinPowell.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dennis Kennedy Meets Colin Powell, 2007<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.denniskennedy.org\/v1.0\/docs\/DiversityFirstScholarship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dennis Kennedy Gives $20,000 To Fund College Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"http:\/\/sanantonio.bizjournals.com\/sanantonio\/stories\/2004\/03\/08\/story4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diversity Awareness Council Formed by Professor at UTSA<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"http:\/\/server.ndcmail.org\/dennisarticles\/LearningCurve.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Learning Curve<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"http:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/232814-athletic-star-who-could-not-read-speaker-at-youth-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Speaker at Youth Program<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/denniskennedy.org\/photo-gallery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dennis Kennedy's Photo Gallery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/\/dl-cdn.net\/speakers\/500&#215;500\/dennis-kennedy.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founder&#8217;s WelcomeA heartfelt welcome to all of you joining us for National Leadership Week! 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