Leadership Howard County broadened my understanding of the many important contributions made by various institutions (businesses, nonprofits, religious and government) in elevating the high quality of life here. The inspiration drawn from the energy, enthusiasm and determination of many Leadership graduates helps me strive to serve the community to the best of my own modest abilities.
Leadership Howard County has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself both personally and professionally. Before participating, I rarely attended outside events and functions, but Leadership changed all of that for me. Now I look forwarding to attending these events because I know many people from my Leadership class and others who have become such good friends and business associates. It was an eye-opener for me to learn just how the public and private sector work together in Howard County and has made me even more determined that Turf Valley will continue to be a strong community partner.
As a member of the Maryland House of Delegates I credit LHC with giving me a broad understanding of how government departments and private entities cooperate to make Howard County the best county in our state.
Leadership graduates have both a heightened sense of civic responsibility and a willingness to apply their skills to solve community issues. Several Leadership graduates have served on our Board of Directors over the years and have been instrumental in making the Arts Council what it is today.
The valuable network of business and community leaders created through Leadership Howard County helps to sustain and support the mission of many nonprofit organizations. Leadership is a vital part of the fabric of our community, raising awareness of critical issues and helping leaders become involved in creating solutions.
Leadership Howard County provided me with important insights into the strong partnerships that make this a community I’m proud to serve. These relationships help us develop better solutions to community challenges.
Leadership Howard County has raised my awareness of the challenges facing our community and helped me find ways to give back. It has opened the door to new business opportunities, and led to relationships with those who share a vision of making Howard County the best it can be.
Our many employees and Board members who have graduated from Leadership Howard County have played major roles in supporting the hospital's mission, leading change both within our organization and throughout the community. Leadership Howard County has provided them with a tremendous opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Participation in Leadership Howard County provided me with an excellent education about our community. Each year, participants from the college confirm what an invaluable experience it was for them, engaging them and providing opportunities to meet others interested in serving Howard County!
The Leadership experience gave me the foundation and understanding of the County I needed to be an effective leader for Grassroots. Over the years, as an active member I have continued to use the Leadership network to get things done and cultivate professional relationships with business and government leaders. I also enjoy contributing to each new class as a way of sharing what I have learned with emerging community leaders.
Being a life-long resident, as well as working in Howard County nearly my entire career, I enjoy the fabulous quality of life this community has to offer. It wasn’t, however, until my 2003 Leadership experience I realized just how much I didn’t know about Howard County and those elements that make it such great place to live and work. Through a comprehensive and interactive program, Leadership taught me the significant impact vigorous and consistent service has on the continued strengthening of the community. As an active LHC graduate, regular interaction with other alum and attendance at LHC events provides ongoing personal and professional learning opportunities.
I have developed relationships in sectors of the community that would otherwise have taken years to create. I have an appreciation of how complex the work I am doing in the community is, and I have been given the opportunity to connect and be connected so that human services organizations in Howard County can survive and thrive. It is important to me to take advantage of the opportunity to work within Leadership to keep the programs and activities vibrant and relevant.
While for almost 25 years I have taken pride in being a Howard County resident, it was almost immediately upon entering LHC class of 2009 when I realized the experience would literally change my life. In recognizing that great leaders do not operate in their own strength, it is comforting to have such an amazing treasure chest of tools and resources of countless possibilities. Not to mention, newfound relationships that I will forever cherish.
My experience with Leadership Howard County gave me invaluable insight into the way in which people and institutions shape my community. The program enabled me to develop strong and enduring relationships with my Leadership classmates, all of whom are exemplary leaders in their professional and personal lives. The program fundamentally changed my perspective about my own responsibility as a community leader and showed me how to contribute to the betterment of Howard County.
Leadership Howard County broadened my understanding of the many important contributions made by various institutions (businesses, nonprofits, religious and government) in elevating the high quality of life here. The inspiration drawn from the energy, enthusiasm and determination of many Leadership graduates helps me strive to serve the community to the best of my own modest abilities.
Leadership Howard County has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself both personally and professionally. Before participating, I rarely attended outside events and functions, but Leadership changed all of that for me. Now I look forwarding to attending these events because I know many people from my Leadership class and others who have become such good friends and business associates. It was an eye-opener for me to learn just how the public and private sector work together in Howard County and has made me even more determined that Turf Valley will continue to be a strong community partner.
Although I started Leadership Howard County with a good familiarity of the organizations making up the county, LHC took my understanding to a whole new level. Since graduating, I have been in contact with many of my classmates as well as the professionals who presented to us throughout the year. Leadership Howard County gave me the opportunity to develop many wonderful friendships and I look forward to continuing our work together to build a stronger Howard County.
