In this Coffee Talk episode of the Cedar Valley Podcast, Stephanie Detweiler and Sandi Sommerfelt discuss what makes leadership programs so impactful. Sandi shares her experience as a recent Leadership Iowa graduate and Cedar Valley Leadership Institute alum, while Stephanie talks about leading CVLI and helping participants discover the people, places, and organizations that make the Cedar Valley unique.

The conversation looks ahead to this year's Cedar Valley Leadership Institute (CVLI) class, the value of building relationships, and why understanding your community is the first step toward making a difference.