FLINT HILLS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program fosters leadership strengths centered on collaboration, adaptability, and shared purpose.

Qualified candidates must live within or work within the counties of Geary, Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee, or Fort Riley.

The schedule is posted on the “Apply” menu of www.fhrlp.org and candidates must commit to attending all sessions. Online application also includes uploading a pre-recorded 1-3 minute introduction video to serve as a virtual interview.

Application for the 2026-27 class is online now through July 15.

The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program application period for the 2026-27 class offering is open through July 15.

The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program fosters leadership strengths centered on collaboration, adaptability, and shared purpose. Leadership modules opening each session will provide models for effective team management, mentorship, and resilience. Key leadership strengths fostered include collaborative and supportive leadership, nurturing and mentorship, adaptability & strategic flexibility, high-trust communication, and purpose-driven direction.

“The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program is a unique opportunity that is special to our region. This program brings individuals together from across the region to collaborate, learn and grow together. Selected class members will discuss our local challenges, observe the unique opportunities in our home areas and awaken to the shared gifts the Flint Hills provides our region. This program is eye opening, rewarding and so incredibly humbling.”
Board Chair Stephanie Maike,

Qualified candidates must live within or work within the counties of Geary, Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee, or Fort Riley. Sessions for the selected class members are held throughout the region. The schedule is posted on the “Apply” menu of www.fhrlp.org. Candidates must commit to attending all sessions. The link also allows online application and includes uploading a pre-recorded 1-3 minute introduction video to serve as a virtual interview.

Recorded Monday, June 22 - 🎙️ Broadcasted live on 1350 KMAN.

Jack Lindquist joined host Dave Lewis on the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation GMCF Community Hour to share highlights from the FLINT HILLS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM's application process for the next class — along with what to expect and how to prepare.
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“We catch up with Jack Lindquist on how the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program recruits and trains leaders who understand the whole region, not just one town. We talk through who qualifies, how the program is funded, and why class projects turn networking into real community change.
• recruiting for the 2026-27 class and why the program looks for motivated, growth-minded leaders
• eligibility across Geary, Riley, Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, Morris and Fort Riley, including people who work in the area
• the value of a diverse cohort for better listening, decision-making and problem solving
• how Fort Riley strengthens the region through economic impact and long-term community ties
• program history and the shift toward regional thinking beyond city limits
• tuition, scholarships for small business and nonprofits, and the role of underwriters instead of tax dollars
• the online application, curriculum dates, and the short recorded intro that replaces an interview
• class projects and the Ogden youth center example of sweat equity unlocking faster progress
Go online at fhrlp.org and go into the apply menu link. “

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2026-27 FHRLP Objectives / Application

The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program application period for the 2026-27 class offering is open through July 15.

The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program fosters leadership strengths centered on collaboration, adaptability, and shared purpose.

Leadership modules opening each session provide models for effective team management, mentorship, and resilience.

Key leadership strengths fostered include collaborative and supportive leadership, nurturing and mentorship, adaptability & strategic flexibility, high-trust communication and purpose-driven direction.”

Candidates must commit to attending all sessions. The schedule is posted on the “Apply” menu of www.fhrlp.org. The link also allows online application and includes uploading a pre-recorded 1-3 minute introduction video to serve as a virtual interview.

Geary County Commission Update 6/3/26

Learn about highlights of the program during the class of 2026-27 class application recruitment period.

Geary County is a founding partner in the program.

FHRLP starts at 13 minutes, running to 22 minutes…

Geary County meeting 06/03/26 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program builds leaders through collaboration, inclusion, and service to community — training participants to listen across differences, practice humility, and solve problems through systems thinking and long-term vision.

FHRLP develops civic stewards...stewards who strengthen institutions, foster consensus, and unite diverse voices to create sustainable solutions for the region’s future.

Then, we focus on “Finding your Purpose”. We help our class members discover that they are more engaged citizen’s that are morally grounded in Servant Leadership.

Each class of up to 26 members is selected annually through a competitive application process. Qualified candidates must live within or work within the counties of Geary, Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee, or at Fort Riley. Sessions for the selected class members are held throughout the region. The schedule is posted on the “Apply” menu of www.fhrlp.org.

Candidates must commit to attending all sessions. The website menu link allows online application and includes uploading a pre-recorded 1-3 minute introduction video to serve as a virtual interview. A tuition fee and support from regional sponsors and underwriting host organizations supply funding. The application opportunity closes on July 15 for the 2026-27 class offering.

The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program application period for the 2026-27 class offering is open through July 15.

The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program fosters leadership strengths centered on collaboration, adaptability, and shared purpose.

Candidates must commit to attending all sessions. The schedule is posted on the “Apply” menu of www.fhrlp.org. The link also allows online application and includes uploading a pre-recorded 1-3 minute introduction video to serve as a virtual interview.

FHRLP Class of 2026-27 Application Opens May 15

The board of directors for the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program has announced the application period for the 2026-27 class offering will take place May 15 through July 15.

Executive Director, Jack Lindquist, shared the focus for this class offering, “The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program fosters leadership strengths centered on collaboration, adaptability, and shared purpose. Leadership modules opening each session provide models for effective team management, mentorship, and resilience. Key leadership strengths fostered include collaborative and supportive leadership, nurturing and mentorship, adaptability & strategic flexibility, high-trust communication, and purpose-driven direction.”

Board Chair Stephanie Maike added, “The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program is a unique opportunity that is special to our region. This program brings individuals together from across the region to collaborate, learn and grow together. Selected class members will discuss our local challenges, observe the unique opportunities in our home areas and awaken to the shared gifts the Flint Hills provides our region. This program is eye opening, rewarding and so incredibly humbling.”

For each class, sessions open with a 21st Century interactive Leadership Enhancement Module, and objective targeted training. Session Objectives include: BUILDING THE TEAM and TEAM ENGAGEMENT; FINDING YOUR PURPOSE; COMMUNITY COLLABORATION; ADVOCACY; VISIONING; SERVANT LEADERSHIP; ENTREPRENEURSHIP; POLITICAL LITERACY and REFLECTION. Following graduation at the Celebration Session the class concludes active duty with a regional service project.

Qualified candidates must live within or work within the counties of Geary, Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee, or Fort Riley. Sessions for the selected class members are held throughout the region with Orientation beginning at Rock Springs Ranch and the Junction City Session in early September. The remaining eight sessions follow, generally every three weeks, with graduation in February. The schedule is posted on the “Apply” menu of www.fhrlp.org. Candidates must commit to attending all sessions. The link also allows online application and includes uploading a pre-recorded 1-3 minute introduction video to serve as a virtual interview.