~to inspire and engage creative leaders working to build a stronger, more vibrant Sauk County community~

Leadership Program

Sauk County Institute of Leadership (SCIL) brings together potential leaders from various segments of the community in a program that empowers, engages, and equips participants to make a positive difference in Sauk County. Our goal is to develop dynamic leadership skills that transfer to county work, business growth, and community development.

The nine-month program kicks off with an overnight retreat in September followed by eight, daylong workshops that are held throughout the county on the second Thursday of each month from October to May. Each daylong workshop has a different community and leadership topic, including on diversity, authentic leadership, health care, law enforcement, and much more.

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Continuing Education for Leaders

SCIL shares its leadership knowledge through recommendations for reading materials, Ted Talks, and online Frame of Reference podcasts by Rauel La Breche. We encourage alumni to recommend continuing education reading and videos for our leadership community.

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Community Building SCIL Initiatives

Leadership is …building empathy for the people that you’re entrusted to help.” – David Kelley, Founder of IDEO

Each session SCIL program participants are encouraged to apply their leadership skills to help strengthen their community. Here’s an example of one of the many exciting and creative ideas generated by members of SCIL.

Using the arts to create positive social change

1st Annual Sauk Prairie Empty Bowls was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Local artists donated over 100 handmade bowls, local restaurants and individuals donated over 10 gallons of soup and other food. The three hour event raised over $1k for the Sauk Prairie Food Pantry in unrestricted operating funds; meaning they can spend the money wherever it's needed most. Kristina Coopman (2020 SCIL Program)

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In Their Own Words…

  • "Having the opportunity to meet other leaders in the community, be inspired by them, and also to look inward to learn about myself, has been a transformational experience, and I would encourage anyone interested in leadership to take part."

    Brandon Barber, SSM Health St Clare Hospital

  • "I'm just over half way through SCIL and I don't want it to end! I'm learning key leadership skills as well as fascinating insights about the wonders of Sauk County. More surprisingly, I'm discerning my own leadership style and how to leverage that with others. Finally, the best part ... I'm having fun, fun, fun with fabulous people."

    Gaile Burchill, Sauk County Supervisor,

  • "The combination of inward reflection paired with diverse and relevant topics happening right in our own backyard provides the immediate opportunity to apply the work being done throughout the program. Morgan doesn’t so much teach us information as he does lead us through a self-discovery process, allowing us to look within ourselves and grow so that we can become better people, leaders and residents of Sauk County."

    Emily Herritz, Reedsburg Area Medical Center