HAPPENINGS
Stay up to date with Leadership Montana’s current events, blogs, and newsletters.
Events
Join us in welcoming national leadership and business coach Colene Elridge to Billings for an in-person session of Lessons in Leadership on August 4th, Rebuilding Trust in the Community among Leaders and Organizations.
Coach Colene is a results-oriented success coach with nearly 15 years of experience in human resources, training, government, and entrepreneurship. She is respected for her passion to make workplaces better, happier, and more productive, “I’ve spent more than 10 years thinking about what makes work environments tick and how we can create extraordinary leaders and engaging workplaces,” says Colene. “I want to change the way people think about Life, Leadership, and Work through focused coaching, workshops, and training.”
WHEN: August 4, 2021
WHERE: Billings
COST: $25
REGISTER HERE
The Confluence returns with two smaller, more intimate events for 2021. Join us in White Sulphur Springs this September to reconnect and learn alongside your fellow alumni as we explore challenges and opportunities facing Montana.
Come ready to sharpen your leadership skills, engage around issues facing our state, and deepening your connection to leaders from all corners of Montana. And of course, be prepared to have some good old fashioned FUN…it’s been awhile.
WHEN: September 22-24, 2021
WHERE: White Sulphur Springs
COST: $175 – $200
REGISTER HERE
If you are interested in deepening your practice of Gracious Space and using those tools to teach this practice to others, we invite you to consider training to be a certified facilitator. We are bringing Gracious Space author and creator Patricia Hughes to provide that opportunity for our alumni.
Currently, more than 40 alumni of Leadership Montana have been certified as affiliate trainers and bring Gracious Space to their businesses, organizations, and communities through formal trainings and other informal practices.
WHEN: October 25-26
WHERE: Billings
COST: $500
REGISTER HERE
Close out 2021 with our annual Men’s and Women’s Leadership Forums (formerly called “retreats”). For two days, lean into learning more about becoming your best leader with a small group of others doing the same. Enjoy the comfort of old friends and the excitement of making new connections as we together celebrate the year behind us and anticipate the year ahead.
The two groups will converge for an opportunity to learn and grow together as we navigate unique leadership challenges.
Space is limited and early registration is highly encouraged. The Women’s Forum is currently sold out and you can join the waiting list for any open spots.
WHEN: December 1-2, 2021
WHERE: Sage Lodge (Men) & Chico Hot Springs (Women)
COST:$350
REGISTER HERE FOR THE MEN’S FORUM
JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE WOMEN’S FORUM
LMT Live Archive
Disclaimer: We are not professional Zoomers. Our video production skills are growing in this time of pandemic. Please forgive any chunkiness.
Gracious Space with Patricia Hughes
Ethics and Social Responsibility with Dr. Gerald Evans
Personal and Professional Resilience with Aaron Pratt
Human Trafficking in Montana with Paula Eberling
Situational Leadership with Shannon Stober
Coping with Stress in a Pandemic with Diane Conti
Budget and Federal Stimulus with Llew Jones
Leading in Crisis with Frank Garner
Public Service and Leadership with Kyle Waterman
Building Context for Effective Leadership with Shannon Stober
INTENTIONAL CIVILITY SPECIAL SERIES
Listen Deeply with Courtney McKee
Smile with Amy Kellogg Unfortunately this recording only has the audio, which is ironic we know since we’re talking about “Smile”. We’re sorry.
Show Concern for Others with Leonard Malin
Empower Others with Anne Hughes
COVID-19 and LMT
In March 2020, Montana and the world was hit with a global pandemic, COVID-19. In April, Montana government ordered all citizens to “Stay at Home” unless serving in an essential role in our health care system or other professional position. Businesses were closed across the state until we began a phased re-opening in May.
How Leadership Montana adapts amid COVID-19
Leadership Montana provides a critical service to community, civic, and business leaders. We connect leaders across the state and assist in collaborative efforts to strengthen Montana. We provide our robust and diverse network of leaders with resources and support as they individually respond to the challenges presented to us today.
Our services and programs have been interrupted during this time as in-person meetings and gatherings are restricted. In order to meet the needs of our constituents, we have pivoted to continuing providing our services through online formats. We continue to connect leaders across the state to provide vital support and resources for them to continue leading their communities and businesses during this time of uncertainty and crisis.
Our Response to COVID-19
Our COVID-19 response includes providing constituents across Montana with trainings and conversations on the following selection of topic areas through new programming called LMT Live:
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Communication
- Federal Budget and Stimulus Opportunities
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- Ethical Leadership
- Coping with Stress
- Situational Leadership
- Authentic Leadership
- Dare to Lead Training
- Coffee Connections
- Intentional Civility
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Montana
Our Blog
Alumni Awards
Tom Scott Award for Excellence in Leadership
As Leadership Montana’s highest honor, this award is given by the Board of Governors to a person who has made substantial, significant, and lasting contributions to Leadership Montana. Current team members (board, staff, trainers) are not eligible for this award.
Recipients
2021 – Lanny Hubbard
2020 – Brenda Peterson
2019 – Mike O’Neill
2018 – Chad Lippert
2017 – Bruce Whittenberg
2016 – Ron Sexton
2015 – Carol Donaldson
2014 – Tom Scott
Alumni Service Award
The Leadership Montana Alumni Service Award recognizes and promotes alumni service to support the Leadership Montana program and/or alumni activities. The award recognizes a Leadership Montana Alumnus who has used his or her leadership skills, knowledge, and resources to benefit Leadership Montana.
Recipients
2021 – Eric Halverson
2020 – Jim Bliss
2019 – Inaugural Men’s Retreat Planning Committee
2018 – Heather Collins
2017 – John Carmody
2016 – Chad Lippert
2015 – Carmen McSpadden
2014 – Mike O’Neill
Barbara Braided Hair Alumni Leadership Award
The Leadership Montana Alumni Leadership Award recognizes and promotes community involvement. The award recognizes a Leadership Montana Alumnus who has had a significant impact at the local or state level, demonstrates outstanding leadership in keeping with and expanding the Leadership Montana philosophy in his or her community or the state, and serves as an example of leadership for others.
Recipients
2021 – Marci McLean
2020 – Courtney McKee
2019 – Hatton Littman
2018 – Jen Hensley
2017 – Michael Sanderson
2016 – Eric Hyyppa
2015 – Duane Ankney
2014 – Barbara Braided Hair