We are excited to share the news that Irv Katz, President of National Human Services Assembly and Leader to Leader Board of Governors member, was named one of the NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 executives for his work at the National Human Services Assembly. This is the 12th annual NPT Power & Influence Top 50, which celebrates the sector’s top executives and thinkers.

Congratulations!  

Accompanying the announcement that Frances Hesselbein has been appointed the Chair for the Study of Leadership at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, Debbe Kennedy, founder, president and CEO of Leadership Solutions Companies, posts an inspirational blog article about the leadership lessons she has observed and learned from Frances.

The article appears in the Women in the LEAD Inspiration Blog.

Read the full article here.

"Welcome the unexpected. Watch for the uncharted path that bears your name. Look for signs that lead to the verge of differences. I'll meet you there. Lead the way!" - Debbe Kennedy 

Elizabeth Haas Edersheim writes about her experience and the leadership lessons gained from the Student Leadership Summit at the University of Pittsburgh.

Observations include:

1. The leaders of tomorrow emphasize collaboration in problem-solving.

2. Despite perceived progress, the color line stil exists.

3. The power of a fresh, independent perspective cannot be underestimated.

4. The older generation has a significant contribution to make--in mentoring.

5. The leaders of tomorrow define success in terms of making a difference by serving others.

Read the full article on the Harvard Business Review Blog here.

We are excited to share the news that Irv Katz, President of National Human Services Assembly and Leader to Leader Board of Governors member, was named one of the NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 executivesfor his work at the National Human Services Assembly. This is the 12th annual NPT Power & Influence Top 50, which celebrates the sector’s top executives and thinkers.

Congratulations!  

According to West Point students, alumni, faculty and higher education experts, the undergraduate experience at West Point and is defined by an intense work ethic and a drive to succeed on all fronts.

This year, the U.S. Military Academy succeeded in topping Forbe’s list of America’s Best Colleges.

"The best college in America has an 11:30 p.m. curfew. It doesn't allow alcohol in the dorms, which must be kept meticulously clean. Students have to keep their hair neat, their shoes shined, their clothes crisply pressed. They also receive a world-class education, at no cost, and incur no debt--except for a duty to their country."

Read the full article on Forbes.com.

The Leader to Leader Institute partnered with experts from West Point in the 2007 publication of Leadership Lessons from West Point, edited by Major Doug Crandell with a foreword by Jim Collins.

The contributions in this important resource offer insight into what leadership means to those at West Point in both war and peacetime — and describes their views on quiet leadership, mission, values, taking care of people, organizational learning, and leading change. Congratulations to the U.S. Military Academy for their remarkable recognition.