Leadership Is For Everyone (LIFE)
LIFE
21st Annual LIFE Event
This event was held April 25, 2024.
Since 2004, this annual leadership development and networking event, open to the public, explores timely, socially relevant topics to provide applicable training to a diverse community of professionals.
We hope to see you at LIFE in 2025!
This was held April 25, 2024
LIFE is RIHEL’s annual event focused broadly on professionals in the health, environment, public and private sectors. The day-long program delivers timely leadership development and effective networking opportunities.
- Develops leadership skills
- Stimulates dialog on leadership issues
- Fosters connectivity and community
LIFE sponsorship provides targeted exposure to thousands of public and environmental health leaders. See more here or begin a conversation with our Executive Director, Arron Mansika.
2024 LIFE Program
Leadership and Culture-Making in Polarizing Times
As a leader, you bring people together. But how can we really harness the power of different perspectives, especially with rising division across the country? In this interactive session, you’ll get high-impact tools and insights from the award-winning entrepreneur behind Jackbox Games, Jellyvision, and now Unify America. You’ll learn how to practice discussions across differences and get action-oriented ideas about how to bring communities together to solve problems collaboratively.
Presenter: Harry Nathan Gottlieb
Presenter: Harry Nathan GottliebFounder, Unify America
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Working Across Generations
This workshop dives into the different generations and what helped shape and distinguish them. We will look at how language impacts our perception of each generation and ourselves. Finally, we will explore Emotional Intelligence and its role in the workplace.
Presenter: Tracey L. Sherman
Presenter: Tracey L. ShermanCWDP, Career Services Advisor and Facilitator, Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
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The Power of Alignment: Turn Ideas into Action
Embark on an engaging session where we’ll unravel the transformative power of alignment in leadership and business. Dive deep into the essence of true alignment and witness how it can supercharge teamwork. We’ll navigate through the hurdles that block agreement and equip you with simple strategies to overcome them. Learn how to create a brave and safe space for sharing thoughts and fostering commitment. Walk away armed with practical tricks to get everyone on the same page moving forward together. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your alignment game at this year’s LIFE event!
Presenter: Patty Beach
Presenter: Patty BeachCEO, LeadershipSmarts
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Leading by Listening
As a woman whose TED Talks have had over 9 million views, Paula Stone Williams knowledge of gender equity, leadership, and resilience will be at the center of her talk, Leading by Listening.
Presenter: Paula Stone Williams
Presenter: Paula Stone WilliamsRLT Pathways
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RIHEL is proud to produce LIFE in partnership with Colorado Environmental Health Association.
AGENDA – This event has already occurred.
8:00AM – 4:00PM (MT)
(Tentative – times and order of sessions subject to change)
| 8:00am | Registration, Coffee, Networking |
| 8:30am | Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Introductions |
| 9:00am | Leadership and Culture-Making in Polarizing Times Presented by Harry Nathan Gottlieb |
| 10:45am | Working Across Generations Presented by Tracey L. Sherman |
| 12:00pm | Lunch, Networking, Community Building |
| 1:00pm | The Power of Alignment: Turn Ideas Into Action Presented by Patty Beach |
| 2:45pm | Leading by Listening Presented by Paula Stone Williams |
| 4:00pm | Event Concludes |
LIFE is an annual program that provides leadership development and networking opportunities for the Rocky Mountain region.
The goals of the event include:
– Developing leadership skills & competence
– Stimulating dialog and reflection on leadership issues and concepts
– Encouraging networking
– Building and strengthening the community of professionals connected to public and environmental health in our region.
Who attends?
This event is OPEN to the PUBLIC, and draws people from a variety of diverse sectors and communities. It is primarily intended for those who work to create and sustain the health and well-being of people and the environment, and for those who are interested in developing and refining their leadership skills. It is NOT limited to members of the host organizations or their graduates.
History of LIFE
In 2004, the Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership (RIHEL) began Autumn in Aspen as an annual continuing leadership education event for friends and alumni of our institute. This 21th annual event continues that tradition under the event name Leadership is for Everyone (LIFE), and for the tenth time includes co-hosts, this year the Colorado Environmental Health Association (CEHA).
Nearly every year, LIFE has sold out at or near a capacity of 150 participants. The event draws encore attendees as well as a strong showing of attendees who are new to and/or unaffiliated with the co-hosts and the event.
Venue
VenueWheat Ridge Recreation Center, Event Room, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO – MAP
Carpool/Bike/Transit/Walk for Prizes
We are incentivizing alternative transportation to limit our parking presence, as well as to encourage environmental responsibility. All participants who carpool, use transit, and/or walk or bike to this event will be entered into a drawing to win prizes. Prizes include:
- Ruzo Coffee Embroidered Ball Cap and Gift Card ($37 value)
- Ruzo Coffee Ceramic Mug and Gift Card ($44 value)
- CEHA One Year Membership ($35 value)
- LIFE 2025 registration ($165 value)
- Echter’s Garden Center Gift Card ($25 value)
- Deluxe Wine Basket ($60)
- Deiter’s Chocolates Gift Box ($65)
- …and more to come!
$145 – Early Bird
$165 – Regular Price
Registration closes on April 17 at midnight.
Registering a group? Your 11th person is free! Please use the contact form at the bottom of this page to request the discount code. For convenience, use the attached spreadsheet to compile group registration information.
Lunch:
Lunch is on us! Your registration price includes lunch of your choice, catered to you during our midday break.Sandwich options are accompanied with cranberry walnut quinoa, chips and dessert. Salad options accompanied with fresh bread and dessert. Gluten-free available upon request.
- Classic Turkey Sandwich – Roasted Turkey, cheddar cheese, leaf lettuce, slice tomato, mayonnaise served on assorted bread.
- Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich- Grilled Chicken Breast, roasted peppers, fresh basil, aioli spread served on sourdough.
- Etai’s Veggie Sandwich (vegetarian) – Sliced tomato, grated carrot, red onion, cucumber, arugula, sprouts, dutch edam cheese, and horseradish dijion served on multigrain bread.
- Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad – Herb marinated Chicken Breast, shredded cheddar and monterey jack, fresh avocado, black bean-sweet corn-jalapeno salsa, crispy tortilla strips and Spring Mix blend with classic ranch dressing.
- Thai Rice Noodle Salad (vegan) – Rice Noodles and roasted tofu with purple cabbage, carrots, green onions, edamame, ginger and romaine lettuce served with plum dressing.
- Greek Salad (vegetarian) – Feta, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives and romaine with red wine and oilve oil vinaigrette.
We are pleased to offer a limited number of Scholarship registrations for the LIFE 2024 event at the reduced rate of $50. The LIFE 2024 Scholarship registrations are intended for people who, without the discounted registration, would not otherwise be able to attend. Please complete the LIFE 2024 Scholarship Form by April 17 to request this discount code. Scholarships are first come, first served, and will be awarded weekly.
No refunds will be processed after April 11, 2024. Registrations cancelled between April 11th and April 19th may be transferred to another person. Registrations cancelled after April 19th may not be transferred to another person. To request a cancellation or transfer, please use the contact form below and a staff member will follow up to complete the change to your registration.
Registration ends on April 17th at midnight.
LIFE sponsorship provides targeted exposure to thousands of public and environmental health leaders. See more here or begin a conversation with our Executive Director, Arron Mansika.
For questions regarding this event or your registration, please contact us through the form below.
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