Six-Word Stories

Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in six words. He came back with, “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” 

Since the class of 2013, LTC graduates have been summarizing their year long experience in 6-word stories. Here are some of their stories:

• Why I do what I do.
• Change is necessary, learn from it.
• Be open to new ideas/experiences.
• What an incredible experience.  Thank you.
• Incredible community forever changed get involved.
• Leadership takes courage to understand others.
• Get involved to improve the community.
• Future LTC leaders listen learn lead.
• Leaders must have a strong network.
• Know your audience and listen carefully.
• Very humble open minded hard working
• Leaders thrive by lifting their communities.
• LTC adapted overcame and stayed connected.
• Intentional leadership evolves and grows daily.
• Build communities that flourish equally.
• Continuous learner problem solver team member.
• Listen, learn, act: Leadership Thurston County.
• Listen carefully, be intentional, take risks.
• Working together, leaders inspire shinning light.
• Community reflection shows way – lead on!
• Come to learn, lead by example.
• Strong leaders can make big change.
• Nothing changes if nothing changes, team.
• Consistently surround yourself with other leaders.
• Community tours: meaningful involvement, friendship & compassion.
• Ignorance evolves into roots and wings.
• Learn to lead amidst changing culture.
• Real lasting change happens in community.
• Challenge.  Unlearn.  Listen.  Learn.  Be better.
• Thurston County citizens deserve committee leaders.
• Always walk the talk with Integrity.
• Built and enhanced relationships, knowledge, leadership.
• Can't wait for Alumni Social happyhour! 
• Communities are the bridge to wealth.
• Community health is our community wealth
• Community involvement, economic development, healthy arts
• Community, everyone must play a part.
• Discover cool things about our community.
• I came to learn and grow.
• I love LTC so very much!
• I love to make people smile.
• It really does take a village.
• Keep Moving, Keep Changing, Move Forward
• Lead through actions, not just words.
• Leaders can hold various career positions.
• Leadership is about lifting people up.
• Leadership is determination, dedication, and discipline.
• Leadership is values, trust, and clarity.
• Leadership makes potential become a reality.
• Leadership Thurston County Rocks.  Mic Drop!
• Leadership.  Mentorship.  Cultivating a sustainable community.
• Leads with passion integrity communication compassion
• Learn zealously, lead thoughtfully, connect graceiously.
• Learning, connecting, and envisioning the future.
• Listened, shared and became more educated.
• Lived here forever, never knew that!
• My perspectives expanded in unexpected ways.
• Opportunities to exercise leadership exist everywhere.
• Our leaders: care, learn, give, reflect.
• Passion Growth Community Connection Friendship & Fun
• Personal growth, community awareness, opened mind.
• Relationships and partnerships overcome complex problems.
• Strengthening Thurston County involves many disciplines
• Supportative Interested Creative Compassionate Engage Problem-Solver
• Surround yourself with talented people - community
• Thurston County thriving, I am greatful.
• We are connected by our scars.
• Now I know, Involved I'll go
• Leadership comes in many forms, all important
• LTC Sparks Connections with our Community
• Invited, accepted, immersed, challenged, educated, changed
• Without Communication there is no Community
• Leadership Motto: It's All About Relationships
• Classmates are a joy to know!
• Pocket Gophers: Never seen, forever scorned.
• Put Devices Down, Reconnect with Nature
• Eyes opened.  Relationships formed.  Insight gained.
• Come Wonder, Learn Greatly, Leave Educated.
• Learn and engage in  your community
• Connections between the known and unknown
• Great place.  Great people.  Great expectations.
• Real Leadership is serving your community
• Find your Rubicon, then move beyond.
• Big Table.  All Perspectives.  Listen.  Share.
• Service with integrity builds strong communities.
• Learning, Growing for a stronger county.
• Seek knowledge, Show compassion, Share stories
• Problems solved with caring and money.
• Our future: brighter than the present.
• Can I be Alisha's groupie, please?
• Leadership Thurston County is the best.
• Doors opened, eyes opened, looking ahead.
• Hope. Servant Leadership. Critical Thinking.  Community
• Community leaders, building relationships, making impact
• I grew, learned, met and bonded.
• I was blind, I now see
• Community leadership, resilience matters more now.
• We are all in this together!
• Applied. Accepted. Listened. Learned. Applying growth.
• Six words don't work for me
• Be open to learn and grow.
• Explore the unknown beyond your bubble.
• Leadership was, Leadership is, the key.
• Thurston County, wow, such amazing opportunities!
• Where there is hope, there's hope.