YMCA Stories From the Heart

Kernels of wisdom help guide us on the way. They provide insights and signposts forward. They help us make the best decisions at the right time. Albert Einstein said that wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.

The short, easy to read stories share the kernels of wisdom that helped create a work culture of openness, creativity and success. They aim to touch your heart, make you smile, and move you to evaluate your own leadership and management style. These kernels of wisdom are time tested. They helped the YMCA in Stark County Ohio reach a higher level of service and success, including an expanded mission emphasis, over two decades of balanced budgets, and $50 million of capital projects that benefited many area communities.

The stories you will read share the highs and lows of working for the YMCA, a major non-profit organization and worldwide movement. They offer business insights in knowing when to speak, when to take action and when to patiently wait.