Kansas Leadership Center

Wichita—one of two KS first-class cities without a citywide sales tax—just rejected a 1% proposal tied to property tax relief. Residents weren’t convinced it would ease costs. Experts weigh in on what comes next. ✍️ AJ Dome 📸 Jeff Tuttle klcjournal.com/wichita-proper…

Curious what Second Light is up to post-vote? For starters, they're talking to private donors and requesting the city for $ as their current operating funds are set to deplete this fall. ✍️ @steflugli 📸 Jeff Tuttle klcjournal.com/the-whirlwind-…

Can a city grow without losing what residents love most? In Derby, a rejected duplex project has ignited a deeper clash over housing, identity and who gets heard. ✏️ Jacinda Hall / Wichita Documenters klcjournal.com/duplex-controv…

In healthcare, the most important moments don’t come with a script. We were honored to sponsor the @KHSU_KansasCOM Research Symposium this month. Darryl Kelly shared how leadership prepares providers for high-stakes situations when people need more than clinical skill.

Real progress happens when people work together. With support from @HealthForwardKC, KLC is receiving $90K to convene Wyandotte County partners working to support more equitable health outcomes. #WyCo #Wyandotte #KShealth kansasleadershipcenter.org/klc-wyandotte-…

⚡ Work that matters. People who care. KLC is hiring. ✨ Open roles: • Communications & Marketing Director • Development Operations Manager • IDEAS Program Manager • Program Associate (part-time) Apply 👉 kansasleadershipcenter.org/join-the-klc-t… 📧 careers@kansasleadershipcenter.org

Healthcare executives: if April 7 isn’t on your calendar yet, now is the time. The Leadership in Healthcare Summit at @WSUTech offers a rare full day to step back from immediate pressures and focus on workforce challenges and what’s ahead. Register: gettrained.wsutech.edu/courseDisplay.…

People from across Kansas came together for the first in-person When Everyone Leads of 2026 — ready to tackle tough challenges, build skills and make real progress where it matters most. Leadership starts with you. 🌾 #WhenEveryoneLeads #KLCpath

Tuttle Creek Lake is shrinking — now “a big, muddy mess,” one fisherman says. The reservoir has lost about half its conservation pool capacity since 1962. Officials say action is urgent. ✍ P.J. Griekspoor 📸 Jeff Tuttle #SolutionsJournalism klcjournal.com/the-unshrinkin…

Let’s hear it for Shannon Pope, director of facilities & events, celebrating 12 years @ KLC! 🎉 From supplies (snacks!) to gifts, logistics & a major remodel, she keeps everything running smoothly, always with a smile. We couldn’t function w/o you! #KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCScene

Wichita’s tax proposal failed on trust—so what can 3 decades of Oklahoma City doing “exactly what it promised” teach us about earning it back? Part 1 of a 6-part series by @StefLugli on paths forward for issues spotlighted during the sales tax campaign. klcjournal.com/okc-provides-l…

Plenty of analysis explains why the 1% sales tax failed. The Journal is focused on what comes next. Led by reporter @StefLugli, this series explores real paths forward on the issues at the heart of the campaign. #SolutionsJournalism klcjournal.com/wichita-sales-…

People from local governments across the region gathered at KLC to explore the regional impact of data centers & what it means for communities moving forward. Thx to the Regional Economic Area Partnership, @Greater_Wichita and @CPowerSystems for making this convening possible.

To everyone partnering with us & doing this work in their own communities: thank you for being part of it. 📰 Our profile: go.kansasleadershipcenter.org/innovation 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=GSybkJ…

This moment belongs to a lot of people. KLC received a Wichita Business Journal Innovation Award for work across Kansas and beyond – bringing people together across differences, strengthening workplaces & communities, and helping organizations tackle complex challenges.

Art and music education is costly, and youth residential facilities often lack resources beyond basic needs. Juniper Arts sends weekly volunteers to teach art and music, helping rebuild children’s spirits and trust in adults. ✍️ @steflugli 📸 Jeff Tuttle klcjournal.com/juniper-arts-a…

Want to speak at a city council or school board meeting but don’t know where to start? Join us for a FREE Empowering Public Speaking Workshop. 📅 April 28 | 6–8 PM 📍 Wichita City Hall 🎟️ Space limited – Reserve your spot today: KansasLeadershipCenter.org/workshop

A survey that allows Wichita residents to weigh in the future of parks and recreation closes March 13. ✍️ & 📸 Rami Stucky/Wichita Documenters klcjournal.com/imagineict-eff…

Thank you to Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation for helping sponsor the Leadership in Healthcare Summit. 📅 April 7, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍 @WSUTech | Wichita, Kansas Register today: gettrained.wsutech.edu/courseDisplay.… #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareInnovation

Workforce shortages. Changing demands. Pressure across the healthcare system. At the Leadership in Healthcare Summit, participants will explore how leadership can help people make progress on healthcare’s toughest challenges. #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareInnovation

How do healthcare organizations move forward when the challenges keep evolving? The Leadership in Healthcare Summit on April 7 will bring administrators, educators and practitioners together to share insights and collaborate on solutions. gettrained.wsutech.edu/courseDisplay.…