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Spotlighting the Helpers: Alumni Lead With Compassion

Not all heroes wear capes. From acts as complex as shifting a company’s entire manufacturing strategy, to as simple and powerful as a shared song, stories of kindness and caring have emerged from all across the Leadership Rhode Island network, united by a common theme: compassion.
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How the 2020 Pi II Class is Ensuring Stability

"What are you doing to ensure stability for yourself and/or others during this uncertain time?” That’s the question we posed to members of the Pi II class. Their responses reflect the vast diversity of the class itself. You’ll smile at some and learn from others.
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Finding Solid Ground: Pi IIs Cope, Pivot, Push Forward

We often rely on schedules, traditions, expectations and routines to guide us. Now, stressed and strained from coronavirus disruptions, lack of stability has left many feeling stranded. This week we explore how LRI staff and class members are creating stability for themselves and others.
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Leadership Programs Across Nation Search for Hope

If the efforts of all CLP's are any indication, hope is not just an anchor in times of strife; it is an adhesive. When battling this viral enemy, sequestered in our homes and separated by at least six feet, we are strengthened by our common purpose. Alone, yes, but together in hope.
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Preserving Our Democracy in the Era of Coronavirus

In a democracy, government is “of the people, by the people, for the people,” but, in the era of Covid-19 and social distancing, Leadership Rhode Island is helping 39 cities and towns navigate how to conduct governmental business with the people.
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Building Community Connections in Digital Spaces

As the second week of federal and state directive around Covid-19 unfolded, Leadership Rhode Island continued to fill a critical need central to its mission: supporting and convening the people of the Ocean State in new and innovative ways.
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Leading from the Front is Real

As social distancing, self isolation, and shelter-in-place become everyday terms seemingly overnight, Leadership Rhode Island is leading one of the state’s most high-touch organizations through a virtual transition, all while never losing sight of humanity.
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Growing Up: CLRI expands to a full year

In 2013, in response to student demand, the program was expanded to four full days. In 2014, class size was increased to 35 students. By the 2018-2019 academic year, the length doubled again to eight full days over two semesters and class size grew to 50.
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PrepareRI: Making RI students stronger

In a blossoming partnership with the nonprofit, Skills for Rhode Island’s Future, Leadership Rhode Island will introduce the concept of strengths to 425 students this summer.
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Roberta Richman: Making a difference in a tough place

Roberta Richman (LRI '90) served Rhode Island for over three decades through her highly accomplished career at the Department of Corrections, volunteerism and leadership to many non-profits, and continued sponsorship of the arts.