The Central Goldfields needs our local leaders. They volunteer their time to ‘step up’, to inspire others, nurture their communities, keep everyone enthused, engaged and motivated.
I believe that leadership is a craft, much like craftmanship, penmanship and all the other ‘ships’ out there. The more you practice, the better you get at it, all though some may argue that with certain politicians, this is far from true.
In 2018 I completed the Leading Excellence course in Maryborough. This was the first time I’d ever attended a leadership course and I felt like I had found my ‘tribe’, leaving me hungry for more. It was just so inspiring to connect with other likeminded people, many of whom I’m still in contact with now.
I am by no means an expert in leadership and wholeheartedly believe that you never stop learning. The day I stop learning, is the day I die. Because of this, I’m humbled and grateful to have been accepted into the 2022 cohort of LEAD Loddon Murray’s 9-month long Community Leadership Program (LMCLP). https://leadlm.org.au/
We had our official launch a couple of weeks ago and it was impressive to be surrounded by so many community minded people.
LEAD Loddon Murray is government funded and the LMCLP is now in its 24th year. To date, 550 graduates are out there serving their communities and in the last 4 years, 5 Central Goldfields Shire individuals have graduated.
I’m hoping I’ll be able to make it graduate #6, wish me luck.
