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Tag Archives: Leadership Development / Capacity Building

Can You Get on Board with Los Jets?

By Phil Bors on August 7th, 2014

Here’s a great storyline. One that has everything: compelling characters, real-life struggles, a hero’s journey and victory in the face of incredible odds. This narrative has played out across America […]

Leading in a Supporting Role

By Joanne Lee on August 1st, 2014

She approaches her healthy communities work like a skilled photographer. She works patiently to capture that perfect shot, that moment when someone has an “aha” moment. Based on her range […]

Do You Know a Connector When You See One?

By Mary Beth Powell on June 18th, 2014

“There are exceptional people out there who are capable of starting epidemics. All you have to do is find them.” – Malcolm Gladwell, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make […]

Leading from the Middle: A Strategy for Effective Leadership

By Fay Gibson on May 19th, 2014

  Childhood experiences can leave an indelible mark in our subconscious. For some, they also create a trajectory for addressing health inequities in our communities. With strong support, these experiences […]

Active Living By Design Salutes Congressman Oberstar

By Sarah Strunk on May 11th, 2014

This past weekend, the healthy communities movement lost one of its most beloved leaders, Congressman James Oberstar. Congressman Oberstar represented the 8th Congressional District of Minnesota from 1975 to 2011 […]

Leadership Wisdom from 30 Healthy Community Leaders

By Risa Wilkerson on March 11th, 2014

Who is behind the rapidly growing healthy communities’ movement across the United States? Who are the leaders bringing their passion and expertise to improve the policies and environments of their […]

Communities on the Move: Improving Active Living in Rural North Carolina

By Risa Wilkerson on August 7th, 2010

The Fit Together Grant Program was established to support five rural North Carolina community partnerships to improve community health and increase physical activity utilizing Active Living By Design’s Community Action Model.