HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The board chairs of three community organizations invite the public to think of what’s possible when everyone in Reno County leads.
Hutch Chamber Board Chair Joe Ontjes, United Way of Reno County Board Chair Dawn Johnson and Hutchinson Community Foundation Board Chair Dashona Mahoney are inviting the public to join Ed O’Malley, CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation as he comes to Hutchinson to share his new book, “When Everyone Leads: How the Toughest Challenges Get Seen and Solved.”
The Hutchinson community has said there is a need to tackle tough challenges, including child care, housing and a shrinking population. Making progress on issues like those is going to require everyone involved to exercise leadership. The book offers a new mindset about leadership, a way to understand why communities across Kansas have been stuck on tough challenges, and tools and tactics to move forward.
“Ultimately, I hope our Reno County friends will dig deep into the key argument of the book: That it’s when EVERYONE (or enough of everyone) leads that we make progress on our most difficult challenges,” O’Malley said. “I hope this book helps Reno County get to the ‘tipping point’ of enough people leading. If so, I know game-changing progress will be just around the corner.”
Admission to the event March 29 at the Hutchinson Art Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. is free.
O'Malley founded the Kansas Leadership Center in 2007, serving as president and CEO for 15 years. A former Kansas state legislator and gubernatorial aide, Ed has co-authored three previous books including “Your Leadership Edge” and “For the Common Good.”
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