Regardless of whether genetics or
circumstances get the credit for their success, even leaders need a
little guidance now and then.
“We want to expose the potential that
people already have, to recognize that they can be the next
alderman, mayor, or news anchor or own a business,” says Tim
Rowles, executive director of the nonprofit Springfield Project.
The Springfield Project is best known for its
efforts to revive local neighborhoods through community organizing
and helping folks buy homes. However, Rowles says, leadership
training is critical to the success of the organization’s
community initiatives.
“One thing that we need is to show
people that that they can be successful,” Rowles says.
“We need to prove to them that there is an avenue to become successful.”
Two perfect examples, he notes, are
communications guru Joyce Jackson and state-government veteran
DiAna McCarter, who will facilitate the workshop.
“With the help of these successful,
credentialed African-American women,” Rowles says, he intends
to show anyone interested in becoming a leader in their community
“a whole new world.”
“A TSP Getaway: A Vacation from the
Ordinary” is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday,
July 23, at the Ambassadors Chalet, 3086 Normandy Rd. The workshop,
which is open to all, is free, and a continental breakfast will be
served.
This article appears in Jul 21-27, 2005.
