Leadership Buffalo Rising Leaders learned about various facets of the local police and court systems and community organizations working to assist victims of violent crimes during its Criminal and Social Justice Day Session on Wednesday, April 12.
Given the title "Rising Leader" eludes to the fact that we still have a lot to learn - hence why we're all here. So, it only felt fitting that during our Education Day Session, our eyes were opened wide, and we learned A LOT.
The beauty of a poverty simulation, is just that, it is a simulation. Afterward you get to go back to your regular life. So often we forget to consistently consider the other side. Or not even the other side just other people.
The holiday season is upon us! To most, that means time with family, the exchanging of gifts and an abundance of turkey and pies. To those less fortunate, it means seeking shelter, finding warm clothes and figuring out the next meal.
We are always asking ourselves at Leadership Buffalo (LB), how can we make Buffalo better? In 2012, we implemented class projects to follow the program year. At the last day session and closing retreat, the group is charged with developing a project or projects utilizing all the information they learned throughout their LB year.
"Never doubt that a small group can change the world.' Margaret Mead
If you have had a conversation with anyone from the Leadership Buffalo (LB) staff or some of the more recent alumni, you have probably heard "Making Buffalo Better'. But what does that mean?
March is the month for Education Day Sessions at Leadership Buffalo and it is always a good one. By good, I mean passionate, controversial, complicated and frustrating.
