Starting this fall, Christy joins the Sophia Partners team as the newest addition, serving as Office Coordinator and working alongside Executive Director, Christa Williams.
“I’m excited for this next chapter in my professional journey to work alongside an amazing group of people, both internally and externally through Sophia Partners and the community,” Christy shared.
Read moreAs summer is in full swing, I’ve been thinking about how easily we can jump to conclusions when people don’t respond, communicate, or behave the way we expect.
Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do as servant-leaders is slow down, become curious, and make sure we truly understand what we’re seeing before we react.
An experience on our balcony garden reminded me of this lesson in a humorous and memorable way.
Read moreEvery year, organizations recognize leaders for accomplishments like revenue growth, innovation, market share, or operational excellence.
But the Ann McGee-Cooper Spirit of Servant-Leadership Award celebrates something different. It asks a question that goes beyond results: “Who did this person help become their best self?”
Presented by Sophia Partners to Dr. Richard Kyte at Viterbo University’s Conference on Servant Leadership on June 25, 2026, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the award reminds us that the greatest measure of leadership isn’t found in a title or a résumé.
It’s found in the lives we’ve influenced, the people we’ve empowered, and the communities we’ve helped strengthen.
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