More Than a Summer Internship – Five Aspects of The Prouty Project Our Intern, Kennedy, Will Miss the Most
I initially joined the Prouty Project for a two-week internship to meet my high school graduation requirement. However, as I got to know the remarkable Prouty team and saw their unique qualities, I decided I wanted to extend my stay throughout the summer. They warmly welcomed me as a new team member, and I cherished […]
The Top Ten Reasons prouty i•will is the Place for You in 2024
When I was tasked with writing a blog post about prouty i•will, our women’s leadership development program, I was puzzled. How could I accurately depict prouty i•will in a way that was enticing, exciting, and truthful, while also not giving too much away? That’s when I remembered my dear old social studies teacher. In junior […]
Namibia STRETCH Expedition
After five years of planning, navigating the pandemic, and postponing and rescheduling, we finally made it to Namibia for our annual Stretch Expedition! In 2018, we started planning our Stretch to Namibia for April 2020, but we all know how that story ended. We rescheduled the trip four times before finally embarking on our adventure […]
Speak Colorfully
To Convey the Plan, Speak Colorfully Once upon a time, a senior leadership team went on a retreat to create their organization’s strategic plan. As the dust settled, and their compelling one-page plan stood proudly on a flipchart, the smile of exhausted contentment on the faces of the leadership team slowly faded. Now came […]
Prouty Perspective November 2022
Adrienne Jordan “I am grateful for long hikes and the beauty of nature, God’s healing gift to us all.” Bethany Krueger “I’m grateful for… My unbelievably supportive family and friends. This amazing organization and team. Curiosity, patience, and love.” Jeff Knack “I’m thankful for family (and the single life).” […]
August Perspective – The Act of Resting
peter.bailey@proutyproject.com Two weeks ago, I completed a couple of my busiest months. 16 flights, 11 cities, and 15 client programs. Ordinarily, I would brace myself and my family for a “crazy time,” a “whirlwind week,” a “Road Warrior” travel schedule. And yet, using language like that in the past always made the time feel […]
The “12 Aha’s of STRETCH” in the Grand COVID Canyon
We just returned from our 2022 STRETCH Expedition: The Grand Canyon (July 6 – 21). 227 miles and 163 rapids. Hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, and a few bouts of COVID. These were the things that STRETCHed us to our limits. It was an adventure, but none of us were alone. We tackled every challenge as […]
The Grand Covid Canyon
Our 2022 STRETCH expedition to the Grand Canyon was filled with hiking, rafting, and a little bit of COVID. We also debuted our very first Prouty Project original song, The Grand COVID Canyon. Thanks to everyone who joined us on this “Grand” adventure. https://proutyproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Img-5083-1.mp4 Song by: Samantha Harris and Kristin Jonason Lyrics: 13 […]
(Re) Introducing Prouty
Name: Adrienne Jordan | 4 Years at Prouty Areas of Focus: Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Women’s Leadership, Nonprofit, Education, Growing Organizations Memorable Client Experience: Working with organizations making significant positive impact in people’s lives, our community and the world. Favorite Prouty Memory: Anytime we are all together! Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with friends/family, […]
Prioritizing Well-Being
Burnout. Stress. Anxiety. Mental health. The Great Re-evaluation. The Great Resignation. Employee shortage. Turnover. These terms are all too familiar among organizations today. Literature reviews and research demonstrate that high employee well-being can predict greater customer satisfaction, more productivity, greater profitability, and may influence stock prices. Employee satisfaction can predict revenue, sales, and profits. Happy […]