Monthly Archives: May 2024

Leadership Advice for New Grads It’s graduation season! Amid all the ceremonies and celebrations, this time of year can also carry a lot of uncertainty about what comes next. Starting out in your first job, or a new career can feel intimidating, but the good news is we all have the potential to be a leader, regardless of our title or experience. Leadership is a mindset, and leadership skills can be learned. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, here are a few tips about where to start. Embrace learning Think back to a time when you participated in sports or clubs while [...]

In an era defined by rapid change, uncertainty, and interconnectedness, the need for effective leadership has never been more pronounced. From climate change and economic inequality to geopolitical tensions and global health crises, the challenges facing humanity and our valley are multifaceted and complex. Traditional models of leadership, characterized by top-down decision-making and hierarchical structures, often struggle to address these issues adequately. As we stand at the precipice of unprecedented change, there is a growing recognition of the need for a new approach to leadership—one that is adaptive, collaborative, and rooted in trust. Enter Roaring Fork [...]

Q & A with Callie Dickson, RFL Academy 2024 alum Callie Dickson never thought she’d end up learning American Sign Language (ASL) when she enrolled in RFL Academy 2024. The program manager for Challenge Aspen, with a background in therapeutic recreation, Dickson wanted to expand her leadership perspective to better serve the individuals with disabilities that she serves. When the opportunity to learn ASL came up through her civic project group’s sponsor, the Aspen Camp for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Dickson jumped at the opportunity.   We chatted with Dickson recently about what learning ASL taught her and [...]