Noozhawk September 2013 Recently, I had the honor of interviewing Mr. Ken Saxon. Saxon is co-founder of Leading From Within and Courage to Lead. He believes strongly in the importance of developing nonprofit leaders, including future leaders of nonprofits who now serve in…
Noozhawk September 2013 Carrie Randolph, executive director at Leading from Within, has joined the Board of Directors of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Leading from Within is an organization that provides leadership development to nonprofit and high-impact volunteer leaders. Randolph…
Noozhawk July 2013 Leading From Within recently sponsored Rosetta Thurman, a nationally recognized author, speaker and coach, who delivered poignant tips on how to excel in the nonprofit sector. Leading From Within advances the common good by investing in people…
The Santa Barbara Foundation Newsletter March 2013 The Katherine Harvey Fellows program inspires, motivates, and educates – preparing its participants to become future community leaders. Those who become fellows are immersed in an education that provides the key elements of…
The Santa Barbara Independent October 12, 2012 A large crowd gathered at the Four Seasons Biltmore to recognize Ken Saxon and Patricia MacFarlane for the significant impact they have had throughout the community. Both recipients have been active supporters of…
Noozhawk Thursday, October 11, 2012 By William M. Macfadyen, Noozhawk Publisher Civic leaders Ken Saxon and Patricia MacFarlane were honored as Santa Barbara’s Man & Woman of the Year on Thursday night, in recognition of the pair’s long-standing commitment to…
Noozhawk | October 8, 2012 By Carrie Randolph for Leading From Within Even those with a big heart and tons of potential still need a hand at saving the world. In response to nonprofit leaders expressing that we need to do…
Santa Barbara Independent Monday, February 13, 2012 By Elizabeth Schwyzer He’s a sociologist, a social activist, and a spiritual seeker. He’s the author of best sellers The Courage to Teach, Let Your Life Speak, and A Hidden Wholeness. He’s the founder of the…
Ken Saxon Speaks at Center for Social Innovation 40th Anniversary Celebration The 10-year-old Center for Social Innovation and the 40-year-old Public Management Program celebrated the school's 40-year commitment to educating socially-conscious leaders. At the CSI/PMP 40th Anniversary Celebration in October 2011,…
Courage to Lead: Taking Care of Those Who Take Care of Others By Cherie Rae In the noble work of nonprofits, saving the world — or a part of it — is always on the agenda. And at a time…