Resources

LMR seeks to be a leadership resource and catalyst for provocative thought focused on achieving results for the Richmond region. Please take advantage of the resources in this section and consider how they can help you achieve your goals. To access these resources, simply click on the highlighted titles.

LMR members share thoughts on servant leadership, community trusteeship and the Richmond region

Throughout the year, LMR members will share their thoughts on the core capacities and themes. Be sure to check back for more insightful and inspiring thoughts from the LMR membership!

The Common Good - What does this mean to Tom Morris, '83? Find out here!

Impact - LMR impacts many individuals, organizations and the whole region states Sue Robinson Sain, '95. Read her thoughts on LMR's impact here!

LMR's Favorite Websites, Leadership Blogs & Articles

The Community Leadership Association - Interested in learning more about community leadership initiatives across the country? The CLA website offers unique information on leadership, trusteeship and creative programming ideas

Center for Creative Leadership - Leading nonprofit institution dedicated exclusively to leadership

The Community Foundation - Charitable giving easy, flexible and effective by connecting donors to the causes in the community they care about.

Aspen Institute - International nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue.

LeaderSource - Leadership development and executive coaching consultancy serving clients globally.

Fast Company - Offers innovative ideas on leadership, management and professional development. A definitive bookmark site!

The Greenleaf Center - The definitive voice on servant leadership

National Civic League - America's original advocate for community democracy. It is a non-profit, non-partisan, membership organization dedicated to strengthening citizen democracy by transforming democratic institutions.

Next Generation Consulting - Engage the next generation of community leaders by tapping into the thoughts, ideas and initiaives of 8,500+ young professionals and emerging leaders

Articles on Leadership

Many articles on leadership are availble throughout the 'net, however, here are a few favorites from sites that provide great resources.

The Network Unbound - Think MySpace is for teenagers only? Fast Company writer Anya Kamenetz says: think again - this cultural phenomenon is changing chat rooms into networking building, world-changing collections of leaders with big ideas and a global audience.

How One Leadership Talk By George Washington Saved The Revolution - Did you know that the most significant battle George Washington fought during the American Revolution wasn't against the British but with his mutinous troops? Brent Filson of Action Leadership explains.

Leadership Blogs
 

Leadership blogs offer the unique, individual perspective. Read others' experiences and add your own!

Leadership Now - Advocates for inclusive leadership not centered on positions, but on action and making great changes in our communities. Great, thoughtful blogs and articles

Viterbo University's Servant-Leadership Blog - great ideas from smart people for smart people. One the best blogs on the 'net

Serious Fun

The Personality Page - Cool site dedicated to clarifying any lingering questions from your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Queendom.Com - Need a quick mental break? Tests, quizzes and mind games.

Have something you'd like to add? Email Rai Booker with your suggestions!