Organize Meetings that Accelerate Your Work
The last gasps of winter remind me of snowy days sledding as a child in Michigan: scrambling up the hill with a pack of friends and our sleds in tow;
March 21, 2018
Category: General ICL News
Sustainability for the Long Haul: Reflections on ICL’s work with the National Heritage Areas
Maybe you’ve noticed those special brown signs as you travel the interstate highway system telling you about entering a National Heritage Area or Corridor? These special places are where historic,
February 23, 2018
2018 Leadership Resolutions from the ICL Team
ICL’s staff share their leadership resolutions for 2018. Dianne Russell I resolve to listen to 1-2 podcasts a week that stretch my knowledge and awareness about race, ethnicity, and
January 2, 2018
The Stress is Real – and so is the Antidote
Are you feeling more stressed, anxious, and taxed as a leader? Know that you are not alone. Early last year, we began noticing a theme in our conversations with leaders
November 10, 2017
Let’s connect! Will you be attending these fall events?
The weeks ahead are full of conferences where board, staff, and volunteers in the environmental and conservation community are gathering to deepen their skills, build their networks, and up their
September 12, 2017
The Secret to Changing Minds (Hint: It Has to Do with You!)
In a recent workshop I heard some exasperated environmental leaders say, “People have to change but no one is hearing our message. We need to say it over and over
August 2, 2017
Supporting Women in Conservation Leadership
ICL was proud to facilitate the National Wildlife Federation’s first Women in Conservation Leadership Summit, a gathering which seeks to foster, empower, and develop women leaders within the conservation community.
April 2, 2017
A Changing Landscape: Future Leadership for the Great Lakes
In the fall of 2015, the Institute for Conservation Leadership, with support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, conducted a study to better understand the current state of leadership development and
December 15, 2015
Leaders in the Field – Naomi Cobb
The Institute for Conservation Leadership podcast features long-form interviews and conversations with leaders in the field. Hosted by Kurt Thompson, the Institutes’s director of business and marketing, this episode features
September 28, 2015