Leadership Louisville Center Announces 128 ‘Connectors’ in Region ‘Trusted leaders’ identified from 5,500 nominees, some are well-known, many are not A diverse group of 128 individuals ranging in age from 28 to 71 have been recognized as Leadership Louisville’s Connectors. These 'Connectors' are successful in getting things done because of their distinctive style of "trusted leadership." Meet all 128 of Leadership Louisville's Connectors From 5,500 nominations submitted by people throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana, the Leadership Louisville Center used a web-based survey and sophisticated analysis to identify a dream team of existing and emerging leaders. The project was launched as a signature initiative for the Leadership Louisville Center’s 30th anniversary last fall. What's next? Following this announcement of the Connectors, project consultant Dr. Karen Stephenson will map and measure the leadership networks of the group. Three committees chaired by Leadership Louisville Center board members will be responsible for the strategic direction of future phases of the Connector Project. These include: planning a recognition event for the Connectors, conducting research to find leadership lessons from the Connectors and guiding the next steps of the project. The Leadership Louisville’s Connectors recognition event is planned for late summer. Why is the Leadership Louisville Connector Project Important? This project provides the first of its kind opportunity to identify and recognize the often unsung individuals as well as traditional leaders in positions of authority who all have the ability to create and influence change in the Louisville and Southern Indiana region.  Get answers to all of your questions from our Frequently Asked Questions document. For additional information contact Holly Prather via email or call (502)561-0458. Connector Project Background Our project is modeled on a ground-breaking effort by LEADERSHIP Philadelphia under the leadership of Liz Dow.  People throughout the region were asked to nominate individuals they know and trust, who work for the common good and roll up their sleeves to get results. The result was an outpouring of thousands of new names, a high-profile community conversation on new leadership and an emphasis on how everyday people do make a difference.

"We hope this project is a catalyst for active conversations around new styles of leadership and how to knit together a fresh fabric of trust throughout the community" -Chris Johnson President Leadership Louisville Center Connector Project Partners: Definition of Connector In his book "The Tipping Point", best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell called the people who make it possible to bring great ideas into fruition Connectors, for their ability to create and impact change in their communities by serving as a pocket of trust. Connectors are not always in positions of authority but have a great ability to lead and influence others through their informal networks.  The Leadership Louisville Center: Created in 1979, the Leadership Louisville Center is the region’s leading leadership development and civic engagement organization. The Center strives to cross economic and social boundaries to inspire individuals to serve as catalysts for a stronger community. Dynamic programming and events develop, connect and engage leaders into action toward social innovation and a brighter future for the Louisville community.