Rethink Blog

Our HEART for the Holidays event was a festive opportunity to come together with our community, honor exceptional leaders, and make a meaningful impact for kids across Colorado. We awarded members of our community with the HEART-Level Leadership Award, the newly...

By: DJ Whetter, CEO, CiviCO As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on an extraordinary year of growth, transformation, and impact at CiviCO. It’s been a year where we embraced change, celebrated milestones, faced challenges head-on, and remained...

It’s Time to Lead – Moving Forward Together After Election Day At CiviCO, we exist to ignite and unite cultures of leadership. Leadership is not a title; it’s a call to action—a call to roll up our sleeves, engage in tough conversations, and shape a future we can all...

As the holiday season approaches, we often think of ways to give back, connect with others, and celebrate the year’s accomplishments. At CiviCO, we’re excited to do all of that and more at our upcoming event, HEART for the Holidays on November 14 from 3:30 – 7:00...

At our September ReThink Purpose Hour, we explored the intersection of civic responsibility, workplace culture, and organizational leadership. As we head into fall and the upcoming season of gratitude, we’re thinking about this discussion from a HEART-Level Leadership...

In today’s interconnected world, the relationship between corporate leadership and civic responsibility is more crucial than ever. As businesses expand their global reach, they are increasingly recognized not just as economic entities, but as key players in the health...

From DJ Whetter, CEO, CiviCO As we step into an exciting new chapter, I want to take a moment to express our collective gratitude for Xan Pearson's exceptional leadership and to share the latest updates on our strategy and purpose. The past eight months partnering...

Welcome to Robert Doore! Read more about Robert below: Robert L. Doore ("Rides at the door"), is a BIPOC (Black Indigenous Person of Color) Business Executive, private business developer and owner. Robert is currently the Principal Inclusive Community &...

“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” – John Maxwell  Dear Members and Colleagues,  As many of you know, when CTLF merged with CiviCO in December, I agreed to stay on for six months to help integrate...

GUEST BLOG by two long-term CTLF Board of Advisors Doug Sparks and David Hughes This month we asked Doug and David to write us a piece about how CTLF has personally and professionally impacted them over their years of service. Their responses show true depth of...