Leadership Lake County

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Leadership is honoring freedom through action. 🇺🇸

"Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity."
— Herbert Hoover
This 4th of July, may we lead with courage, integrity, and purpose—uplifting others and protecting the values that make freedom meaningful.

06/20/2025

☀️ Hello, Summer — and Hello to a Season of Leadership Growth! 🌻
The first day of summer is a reminder that with longer days and brighter skies comes the perfect time to grow — not just gardens, but leaders too. 🌱
Just like summer encourages us to slow down and soak in the sunshine, great leaders know the value of pausing to reflect, recharging, and reconnecting with their purpose.
This season, let’s:
🌞 Lead with clarity
🌞 Cultivate strong relationships
🌞 Stay flexible, even when plans shift like summer weather
🌞 Make space for creativity and collaboration
Leadership doesn’t take a summer break — but it can flourish when we lead with warmth, energy, and vision.

06/16/2025

Not all leaders wear suits.
Some wear worn-out sneakers, carry sleepy kids to bed, and show up every single day—no matter what.

This Father’s Day, I’m reminded that leadership doesn’t start in the boardroom.
It starts at home.

It’s in the quiet sacrifices.
The early mornings.
The late nights.
The patience.
The protection.
The guidance.
The love without conditions.

Fathers—and father figures—teach us some of life’s most powerful leadership lessons:

💪 Show up when it’s hard.
🙏 Lead with humility, not ego.
👉 Be the example, not just the voice.
👍 Protect and provide, not just physically—but emotionally too.
👉 Teach others how to stand tall, by first bending down to lift them up.

To every dad out there who’s doing their best, leading with heart, and shaping the next generation—thank you.
You’re building more than memories.
You’re building leaders.

Happy Father’s Day. 💙

06/15/2025

"Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad, and that's why I call you dad, because you are so special to me. You taught me the game and you taught me how to play it right." – Wade Boggs

Happy Father's Day!

06/02/2025

🧑‍🎓Thursday night we celebrated the Class of 2025 and the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees- Bettye Coney (Class of 1992) and Chuck Hiott (Class of 2009). The evening started like the Class year did with a rain storm. This Class has "Rocked it Like a Hurricane " like the song title. They were delayed twice because of hurricanes and ended with a rain storm. We honored two deserving alumni by inducting Bettye Coney and Chuck Hiott. To see more pictures from the night go to our website. www.leadershiplakefl.com. 🧑‍🎓

🙌We are looking forward to the 2nd year of Class of 2025 and the new Class of 2026 beginning September 2026. We will be announcing the new class in July. We are reviewing applications now. 🙌

Have a great Summer!!!! Joanie🌞

05/30/2025

Your family’s needs change over time – make sure you have what you need for this year’s hurricane season! Visit www.ready.gov/kit for hurricane preparedness tips.

05/29/2025

Tonight we will celebrate Leadership Lake Class of 2025 and Hall of Fame Inductees. Bar is cash/ credit card. Join us at 5:30pm.

See you tonight! Congratulations to Class of 2025 and Hall of Fame Inductees! Joanie

05/28/2025

🌅"I grew up in Lake County and had the opportunity to be in the Best Class Ever-Class of 2019. It was an amazing experience. I met incredible people and learned things about Lake County that I did not realize was in Lake County. We visited schools, LCSO facilities, and learned about companies like Senniger- a manufacturer and designer of quality irrigation solutions. I ended the year with more knowledge about Lake County in Agriculture, Education, Justice, Healthcare, Media, Human Services and Quality of Life. Most important I ended with a group of lifelong friends. I made connections that I have called on since graduating. I have know moved on to being the Program Director of Leadership Lake County and I hope that you have as good if not a better experience during the class and learn about becoming a better leader at work and in your personal life." 🌅

📄Applications for the Class of 2026 are due this Friday, May 30, 2025. Email me at ProgramDirector@LeadershipLakeFl.com for an application. Don't wait, do it now for a great experience! Joanie 🌞

05/26/2025

Happy Memorial Day!

05/23/2025

05/22/2025

🙌Have you sent in your application for Leadership Lake County Class of 2026? Yolanda had a great experience this year. Go to www.leadershiplakefl.com and fill out the application for May 30, 2025. Looking forward to meeting you! Joanie🙌