My major barrier would be not knowing what's available to get involved in or having a group to get involved with. I have always volunteered and been involved in any activities outside of the office that my work offers or is involved in, such as volunteering at Second Harvest, community cleanup days, Shooting Hunger event, etc. I attended the Leadership Wilson Ag day lunch that Farm Credit Mid America sponsored last year and talked with a co worker, Chris Ferrell, who is a 2018 alumni about Leadership Wilson and what all is covered and what the experience does. Chris spoke highly of the group and said if I ever got the opportunity to apply that I should. I have been looking for a development opportunity for my work for the year 2020. I've wanted to do something centered around being more involved in my community and developing myself as a leader. Leadership Wilson was the first that came to my mind. I talked to Chris about how to sign up and he led me to the website. I spoke to my direct report at my work and she felt it was a perfect opportunity and that I should look into applying for the 2020 class.