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iBi - November 2011

Leadership Lessons

Learning From Failure
by Dr. Larry Weinzimmer
Bradley University

Being a great leader isn’t exclusively about making the “right” decision; often times, it is about how to proactively avoid making the “wrong” decision.

40 Leaders Under Forty
Kelly Anderson OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Tommy L. Arbuckle III Caterpillar Inc.
Kenneth C. Baker Miller, Hall & Triggs LLC
Abby J. Clark Davis & Campbell LLC
Dr. Cheryl Colbenson OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Anthony Corso Illinois Central College
Matthew G. Dawson Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
Lisa Gates RLI Corporation
Robert C. Gates Federal Companies
Keith A. Gettinger Caterpillar Inc.
Kyle Gorden Federal Companies
Thomas E. Harrington Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty
Chad M. Hawes Caterpillar Inc.
Casey L. Johnson WestPoint Financial Group
Kristin Kern Snider Pink Sugar Boutique
Nicholas M. Knapp Legacy Investment Services
Todd Kollar Commercial Grounds Maintenance
Robert E. Lamberson Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Drew William Leman Leman Property Management Co.
Dr. Teresa J. Lynch OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Matt Machala IT360, Inc.
Grace Mata Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
Leigh Ann Matthews City of Pekin
Mark Matthews Illinois Central College
Darrin J. Maue Caterpillar Inc./Optimistic Properties, LLC
Bethany G. O'Brien Commerce Trust Company
Brenda O'Russa St. Mark Catholic Parish
James C. Ostrom OSF HealthCare
Tyler D. Petersen Husch Blackwell LLP
John Redlingshafer Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, PC
Jennifer Robin Bradley University
Joseph W. Sharpe III Sharp Payroll
Sarah Stabler Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Danette Swank Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.
Chad Elliot Udell The Iona Group/Float Mobile Learning
Andrew Velpel Caterpillar Inc.
Lonnie Whisker Tri-County Urban League
Dr. Amanda Wright Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
Wakeisha A. Young OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Robert R. Zinser, Jr. PDC Technical Services, Inc.
40 Leaders Under Forty

One for the Ages

Overcoming the fear of failure is one of the most important lessons for any leader. Perhaps the greatest exemplification of leadership is the ability to learn from our mistakes.

Leadership = Passion

by Michael Fricke
Cover, Shay & Evans, LLP

People want to follow leaders who believe in their mission with their whole heart and soul.

Challenging Tomorrow’s Leaders

by Karen Cotton
Illinois American Water

A leadership program at one area company helps to identify and develop the leaders of tomorrow, today.

Leadership Makes an Economy Strong

by Ally Krebeck
EDC for Central Illinois

it is important to maintain a strong community with leaders that are dedicated to economic success, growth and expansion.

Do the Right Thing

by Joseph B. VanFleet
VanFleet Law Offices

To determine the most effective type of leadership, we must first attempt to define the term.

Lead By Example

by Sarah Stabler and Renee Charles
Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria

Leadership isn’t something you should keep to yourself.

Effective Bipartisan Leadership

by Brad McMillan
Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service, Bradley University

It is essential for leaders on both sides to work together in search of common ground.

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