WICHITA – The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) is adding another book to its library with the release of “What’s Right with Kansas: Everyday Citizens Transforming Their State” on Oct. 8 by the organization’s president and CEO, Ed O’Malley.
“At a time when so much in civic life is disheartening, ‘What’s Right with Kansas’ gives hope for a better tomorrow, created not by civic elites but by committed citizens,” said O’Malley.
This new book from the KLC tells the real-life stories of Kansans who demonstrate civic leadership principles anyone can use to make progress on what they care most about in Kansas and all communities.
“The book was originally planned to recognize the tenth anniversary of the Kansas Leadership in 2017 but evolved into a more substantial piece that illustrates how KLC principles are impacting businesses, communities, schools and faith-based organizations all across this state,” said O’Malley.
Hays is represented in the book through stories told about Clare Gustin, Nikki Pfannenstiel, Carol Haberman and Jana Horsfall with Sunflower Electric Power Corporation.
“‘What’s Right with Kansas’ is meant to inspire Kansans of all backgrounds. In fact, we’re hoping Kansans will read this and be inclined to share what they think is right with Kansas as part of a social media campaign we are launching this week, too,” said O’Malley.
To coincide with the launch of the book, people are encouraged to share what they think is right with Kansas at https://whatsrightwithkansas.com or on their Facebook or Twitter accounts using #whatsrightwithkansas and tagging the Kansas Leadership Center. The deadline for submissions is January 21, 2019. The top three entries will be recognized on Kansas Day — Jan. 29, 2019.
“What’s Right with Kansas” sells for $14.95 and is available to purchase at Watermark Books & Cafe in Wichita or online at WatermarkBooks.com and Amazon.com.
All proceeds from the book sales will go to scholarships for Kansans to attend KLC training. To learn more about the book, visit https://whatsrightwithkansas.com.
About the Kansas Leadership Center
The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) is a first-of-its-kind educational organization, based in Wichita but with a statewide focus and global reach. Founded in 2007 to foster civic leadership for healthier Kansas communities, KLC provided training to more than 9,000 participants during its first decade of existence. It receives core funding from the Kansas Health Foundation in Wichita. Learn more at www.kansasleadershipcenter.org.