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Leading With Purpose: Reflections from Simone Ross: Leadership Denver '13, Leadership Fellows '23, Leadership Exchange '23-'25

"Leadership can be lonely, and that’s normal. We don’t talk enough about the emotional weight that comes with responsibility. There are moments when you are the decision-maker, the stabilizer, and the vision-holder all at once. I’ve learned that building a trusted circle and investing in personal resilience is just as important as building strategy. Vulnerability and strength are not opposites; they coexist in effective leadership..."

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The Leadership Fellows Program is an immersive journey of self-discovery and leadership transformation. This program challenges participants to look inward, examining their values, strengths, blind spots, and aspirations, to become leaders who inspire trust, foster connection, and leave a meaningful legacy. Through guided reflection, an assigned external executive coach, intimate peer discussions, and purposeful practice, Fellows step beyond
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February 23, 2026

April 1445Connect Quiz Results - Indian Paintbrush

You are an Indian Paintbrush Networker. Bright, curious, and eye-catching. Networking strength: You make strong first impressions. Tip: Use that spark to start meaningful collaborations at the event. Don't forget to Register
February 23, 2026

April 1445Connect Quiz Results - Rocky Mountain Penstemon

You are a Penstemon Networker. Thoughtful, grounded, and steady. You build connections that attract support and nurture over time. Like peaking slopesides in Colorado, your conversations have depth. Networking strength: You cultivate relationships that grow strong roots. Tip: Let these deep roots flourish into opportunities at 1445Connect. Don't forget to Register
February 23, 2026

April 1445Connect Quiz Results - Blanketflower

You are a Blanketflower Networker. Resilient, radiant, and purposeful. You’re investing in connections that brighten your professional ecosystem. People are drawn to your warm, steady presence. Networking strength: Quality, thoughtful engagement. Tip: Bring that warmth and watch your network bloom at 1445Connect. Don't forget to Register
February 12, 2026

Leading With Purpose: Reflections from Simone Ross: Leadership Denver '13, Leadership Fellows '23, Leadership Exchange '23-'25

What has been a defining moment in your leadership journey, and how did it shape you?A defining moment in my leadership journey was my decision to step out of the corporate healthcare world and into nonprofit leadership. After years leading complex operational strategy, mergers, and expansion initiatives, I felt called to apply those same skills […]

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