Blog
Thought leadership, trends and insights on community matters
The Youth Leadership Initiative Is the Nest Where I Learned How to Fly
Jose Fernado Vargas Zavala participated in the Youth Leadership Initiative in 2018-19. This blog post is edited and excerpted from an award-winning essay Fernando wrote for a contest among YLI… Read more »
Improving Access to Dental Care in Minnesota
Highlights from four new summaries of promising practices and opportunities to expand access to oral health care.
5 Skills Youth Leadership Initiative Alumni Bring Into Work and Life After High School
By guest author and changemaker, Padah Vang, YLI Alumna (2013 – 2015) and Youth Mentor (summer 2018 internship) with Wilder’s Youth Leadership Initiative.
What Does It Take for Community Leaders to Lead from Within?
Take a look around you. You, me, all of us have the capacity to be leaders, no matter how old or young we are. Now, imagine what our collective leadership, driven by purpose and values, can do for… Read more »
Criminal Background’s Impact on Housing Success: What We Know (And What We Don’t)
This study was intended to guide four nonprofits in considering opportunities to open their housing to more people with criminal backgrounds.
Why Multiculturalism Matters for Local and Global Youth Leadership
How can multiculturalism empower people of many races, ethnicities and cultures to live and work in harmony not only in the US but also around the world? Our efforts started with the Youth… Read more »
3 Lessons About Authentic Leadership
Wilder takes leadership development seriously, and not only because we offer distinct leadership programs for youth, community members, experienced professionals and executives. Values-based and… Read more »