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Christine Sheehan, Gallup’s Chief of Staff, Joins LRI’s Board of Governors

The Leadership Rhode Island’s Board of Governors, is proud to announce the election of Christine Sheehan, Gallup’s Chief of Staff, to our board.
LRI News

Words of Wisdom From Our Departing Board Members

Departing board members Paul Oliveira (LRI ’07) , Alec Beckett (LRI ’11), Angie Ankoma (LRI ’14), and Bob Ferreira (LRI ’11) were asked “What do you look forward to for the LRI of the future or what advice do you have for the board/organization moving forward?”
LRI Opinion

Leaders We Looked To in 2020

Preparing to transition into 2021, we asked the LRI staff to take one last look at 2020. Each staff member highlighted the Rhode Islander(s) for whom they personally felt embodied the four principles of Gallup’s strengths-based leadership: Trust, Compassion, Stability, and Hope.
LRI Women's Network

LRIWN: Luann Edwards ‘19

The Leadership Rhode Island Women's Network interviewed Luann Edwards (LRI '19), Strategic Marketing Consultant and Founder, Socially Professional. Her Top 5 Clifton Strengths are Strategic, Learner, Context, Connectedness, and Input – 4 of the 5 are in the strategic thinking domain.
Class Speaker Speeches

Thomas C. Baldwin’s 2020 Pi II Commencement Speech

With the waves of Narragansett Bay crashing behind him, Class Speaker Tom Baldwin rallied his class members to reflect on how they've grown through the challenges of this year, and how as a class they will continue to make a difference to each other, and throughout Rhode Island.
LRI News

Announcing the 2021 Core Program Co-Chairs

Leadership Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Barry J. O’Connor Jr. (LRI '16) and Marcy Reyes (LRI '20) will serve as the the 2021 Core Program Co-Chairs.
LRI Women's Network

LRIWN: Debbie Proffitt, LRI ’16

The Leadership Rhode Island Women's Network interviewed Deborah Proffitt (LRI '16), Vice President, DoD Operations and Business Development at Purvis Systems. Her Top 5 CliftonStrengths are Positivity, Developer, Empathy, Achiever, Connectedness – 4 of the 5 are in relationship building domain.
Leadership: Virtually

CLRI graduates prepare to make waves in uncertain times

For recent college graduates, a 25% unemployment rate is a reality that awaits once they have their diplomas in hand. 2020 CLRI class speaker Tommy Heavren, and LRI deputy director Michelle Carr look beyond this formidable obstacle, to the opportunity that awaits on the other side.
Leadership: Virtually

Reimagining Ritual: Spiritual Leaders Bring Light into the Darkness

COVID-19 has disrupted life as we know it, and ritual has been one of the biggest casualties. As we self isolate to slow the spread, all manner of ways to mark life’s moments have ground to a halt. But for the families and friends of the souls who have passed, coming together is critical to healing.
Leadership: Virtually

A Key Ingredient: Restoring Trust in a Time of Upheaval

From the quality of the food to the skill and safety of the people providing the service, trust is an implicit part of any restaurant exchange. Amidst the pandemic, LRI alumni find that trust is a key ingredient when considering how to cope with this tragedy and eventually reopen restaurants’ doors.