Youth Leadership Fond du Lac (YLF), an annual program of Sophia Partners, increases youth participant knowledge of the people, resources, and organizations that make OUR communities better—and here’s how our young leaders are making a real difference.
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The servant leadership community lost one of its most important and beloved voices on March 23, 2026.
Don M. Frick was a creative teacher, an engaging storyteller, a dynamic speaker, and a gifted author. More than that, he was one of the world’s leading authorities on the life and work of Robert K. Greenleaf, the pioneer of servant leadership.
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With January wrapped up, did you have a chance to create your annual goals?
If so, what method did you use?
(Still looking to start? Read our previous blog!)
One of the powerful things about creating goals and setting intentions is that you are in control of the changes you want to make. Goals give us direction, clarity, and a sense of purpose.
Jenna Wood values creating meaningful connections and building relationships in every area of her life.
As a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, she combines her love of learning with her passion for encouraging others, guiding clients through their financial journeys at every stage of life.
Jenna attended her first Sophia Partners program in 2025, where she immediately connected with the organization’s shared value of leading others through a heart of service.
That experience deepened her commitment to servant leadership and inspired her desire to help cultivate strong leaders in Fond du Lac County.
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If you’re reading this and think you already missed the boat on setting resolutions for 2026, let me stop you right there.
The truth is, it’s never too late to define what you want to achieve. Whether it’s the first week of January or the middle of March, the best time to start working toward your dreams is NOW.
One study identified that 88% of those who set New Year’s Resolutions fail, even though 52% were confident of success at the beginning.
Why? Because traditional New Year’s resolutions often set us up for failure.
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Here’s a simple truth = it’s quicker and often easier to do things ourselves.
But maybe that isn’t the point.
When we collaborate and work together, we can do great things!
At our November 2025 Community of Practice, we explored how small groups shape leadership development, deepen relationships, and strengthen our sense of community.
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These values were at the heart of the evening for Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners at the 44th annual Business and Industry Awards Dinner, hosted by Marian University on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
On this special night, Sophia Partners was honored with the Community Collaboration Award, recognizing its ongoing commitment to building relationships that strengthen the greater Fond du Lac community.
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As an award-winning journalist with a background in communications and marketing, Martha Boehm understands the impact of storytelling.
So she wrote a book…Just Keep Growing: 25 Servant Leadership Lessons! This book is filled with stories to uplift, inspire, teach, and connect people to the power and potential of servant leadership. …
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In January 2024, Stacy Shedivy joined the Sophia Board of Directors, continuing a journey that began more than 15 years ago when she was first drawn to Sophia Partners’ vision, its commitment to servant leadership, and the supportive community it continues to create.
For Stacy, this organization has shaped far more than her professional approach—it has become a way of life.
“Regardless of which hat I wear—consultant, volunteer, teacher, coach, or parent—I intentionally seek to serve better,” she reflects.
The principles of servant leadership, which she once thought of as a leadership style, have become a daily lifestyle. They encourage her to nurture her own physical, mental, and spiritual well-being so she can better serve others.
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