iBi - November 2008

Class of 2008
Progress in a community is driven by the strong leadership of individuals—it is the foundation upon which we build. Every November, InterBusiness Issues dedicates an entire issue to the young leaders in central Illinois—our most outstanding 40 Leaders Under Forty.
40 Leaders Under Forty

Introducing...the Class of 2008!

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Leadership

Read over the many accomplishments of the class of 2008—marvel at how much they have done already—and just imagine what lies ahead.
With unnerving headlines and words like recession and downturn buzzing around, it is hard for many people to remain optimistic.
The Heartland Partnership is harnessing its position of leadership to increase and sustain the prosperity of central Illinois

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the 40 Leaders Under Forty award winners for 2008.

Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program at Eureka College
Michael Thurwanger of Peoria was named director of the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program at Eureka College in July.
A Leadership Primer
Eighteen leadership lessons from the playbook of former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell
Toastmasters International is home to one of the most effective leadership-building programs available today.

Like a lot of you, I’ve had the good fortune to live in Peoria all my life, and we’ve been blessed with many initiatives extolling the virtues of volunteer community participation over the years.

“He has great technical skills, but can’t seem to motivate the team without burning people out.”

Community Leadership School offers an excellent opportunity to the current and future leaders of the area.

iBi Balance
As part of a lighthearted survey of our 40 Leaders Under Forty, we asked them to list a few of their favorite websites.
Does birth order really affect your personality traits?
Clocking in to Corporate America ... NaNoWriMo ... 40 Leaders Book Club ... Know Your Stuff ... Outfit Accessories ... Digital Lost and Found
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