LeadAR helped me find my, "tribe." LeadAR put me in touch with a
network of people from all over Arkansas that had similar aims and
goals. People who believe things can and should be better; people
who are not afraid to go tilting at windmills.
Hardy Peacock
Class 9 - Dumas
President, P & W Oil Company
My LeadAR experience was the pivotal point in my personal and
professional life. Through friendships, networking, knowledge,
and experiences gained during my two-year commitment, I developed
the confidence and skills to step outside the box. I now have
a very challenging and rewarding career that touches communities
throughout the state of Arkansas.
Denisa Pennington
Class 9
Director Community Development
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
I tell my friends that LeadAR was the best gift that I ever gave
myself! Before going through the LeadAR program, I was always the
"behind-the-scenes" person. I other words, I didn't mind working,
but I would never be the person who had to speak in front of a group
of people. Thanks to LeadAR and the extemporaneous speaking
emphases, I gained a lot of self-confidence, which has enabled me to
speak before groups with relative ease. It was this newly-found
confidence that empowered me to ask for contributions to fund three
LeadAR Seminars in Dumas!
Yes, I would certainly say going through the LeadAR program has
had a huge impact on my life.
Peggy Chapman
Class 9 - Dumas
Secretary, First Baptist Church
Community leader
I have always had a very strong work ethic and desire to
accomplish my goals. LeadAR has had a direct impact on my life by
giving me the confidence to step into leadership roles and to bring
my strongest traits to the table. I personally approach any
situation or committee assignment with a desire to lead. It has
taken several years for the skills LeadAR taught me to develop.
Ultimately, LeadAR has helped me focus my ability to organize and
delegate tasks. I now understand that it’s the individuals serving
with me on a committee who do the work. When they succeed, we all
accomplish together, whether it’s volunteers from my community or my
co-workers at the Arkansas Farm Bureau. It’s not about ego, it’s not
about individual personalities, it’s about accomplishing a goal as a
team and growing together. Thank you LeadAR,
Jody L. Urquhart
Class 9
North Central District Coordinator
of Organization & Member Programs
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
