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The Soul of Leadership Feb 13, 2024

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The Soul of Leadership

PHIL COUSINEAU is an award-winning writer and filmmaker, story consultant and editor, travel leader and inspirational speaker on myth in the modern world. His life-long fascination with the art, literature, and history of culture has taken him on many journeys in many realms. He lectures frequently on a wide range of topics--from mythology, film, and writing, to beauty, travel, sports, and creativity. He has published more than 40 books and has earned 25 scriptwriting credits. "The omnipresent influence of myth in modern life" is a thread that runs through all of his work.

Born at an army hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, in the 1950s, Phil Cousineau grew up just outside of Detroit, once known as the "Paris of the Midwest." While moonlighting in a steel factory he studied journalism at the University of Detroit. Before turning to writing books and films full-time in the 1980s, Cousineau’s peripatetic career included stints as a sportswriter, playing semi-professional basketball in Europe, harvesting date trees on an Israeli kibbutz, painting 44 Victorian houses in San Francisco, and teaching screenwriting at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles

More about Phil Cousineau and his work at ttps://www.philcousineau.net

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The Critical Thing Nobody Ever Told You About Values Feb 07, 2024

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The Critical Thing Nobody Ever Told You About Values

People's lack of values clarity is contributing to so many of the problems we are faced with, including the incredible polarity in politics, business and media. Discovering one's highest values can be confusing and complicated and rarely creates implementable and lasting results. We eliminate the complexity and confusion by dividing values into two distinct categories, making it easy for people to discover, remember and live in alignment with what is most important to them.

Robert MacPhee is the creator of the “Excellent Decisions” values-based leadership program and the author of "Living a Values Based Life". He is the former Director of Training for the Canfield Training Group, (having worked closely for many years with Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Book series and the author of The Success Principles). Robert is a Founding Member and former Executive Director of the Transformational Leadership Council, a Co-Founder of the Southern California Association of Transformational Leaders, and a former Executive Board Member of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Robert is a knowledgeable, fun and engaging speaker and facilitator. He is an expert in experiential learning, peak performance, values clarification and leadership. He has spoken at corporate conferences, industry trade shows, government conferences, Colleges, Universities and High Schools and he has been a featured presenter at a wide variety of corporate events and trainings. Robert currently lives in Sonoma California, is a committed father and former marathon runner, and has become an aspiring wine aficionado.

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Flipping Our Mindset Regarding Inclusion from Obligation to Opportunity Jan 30, 2024

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Flipping Our Mindset Regarding Inclusion from Obligation to Opportunity

Daniel Hodges has spent his entire life learning to thrive in a body that some consider to be deeply flawed. As someone who was born blind, and with a connective tissue disorder, Hodges is well-acquainted with the low expectations encountered by those with disabilities.

These experiences have ignited a fire in him to help create a world in which everyone is afforded the opportunity to reach their potential without the barriers that hold so many of us back.

In 2018, Daniel entered the University of Baltimore School of Law, with aspirations of practicing at the intersection of healthcare and civil rights law.

His involvement in Peaces of Me is an outgrowth of these efforts. Our collective passion for advocacy and the furtherance of equity and inclusion runs deep. Hodges says, “I am blessed and honored to be part of this amazing team.”

More about Daniel’s work at - https://peacesofme.org

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Plan for Success: Why Succession Planning is Crucial for Your Organization Jan 24, 2024

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Plan for Success:

Why Succession Planning is Crucial for Your Organization

Today's labor market is unlike anything I have seen in my career. There are fewer applicants for open positions and the needs and wants of employees have changed. And in non-profits, the labor market changes can be felt even stronger because employees wear so many hats. Creating a strong succession plan not only ensures success in the future but also creates opportunities for development for current employees and strengthens their ties to the organization. Anne shares her experience with succession planning and how to create a succession plan for your organization.

Anne Donovan, SPHR, SHRM-SCP I am a Human Resources leader known for developing new programs and training, dramatically improving employee retention and leadership performance. I design initiatives to address underlying issues across many industries by conducting extensive employee feedback research. Organizations value my talent for identifying core workforce needs and taking action to develop and drive projects. Some of my successes include dramatically reducing turnover, introducing retention programs, spearheading leadership development programs, and creating succession plans for the future. In addition, leading culture shifts and change management during highly stressful times are some of my specialties. I have created high-performing teams by leading with a people-first philosophy. I have a talent for spotting potential in people and I am passionate about growing and supporting people so they realize their full potential. My passion lies in helping people and organizations thrive.

More at https://donovanhrsolutions.com/

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Wipeout Workaholism to Enjoy Your Career and Love Your Life Jan 16, 2024

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Wipeout Workaholism to Enjoy Your Career and Love Your Life

Creating a work culture that honors well-being is an investment in the people who work with you and promotes productivity, retention, engagement, and fulfillment.

Caroline Dowd-Higgins is passionate about unlocking the art of the possible in her work with individuals and organizations as a certified executive coach, a best-selling author, a dynamic speaker, and a sought-after consultant. Her new book, “Your Career Advantage: Overcome Challenges to Achieve a Rewarding Work Life, " empowers people to enjoy their careers and love their lives. Caroline hosts the award-winning podcast, Your Working Life with listeners in 34 countries. Her celebrated TEDxWOMEN talk about reframing failure is available on YouTube. Follow her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Managing Your Brain for Fundraising Success Jan 09, 2024

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Managing Your Brain for Fundraising Success: 80% of the challenge of fundraising is all in your mind

Rhea Wong helps nonprofits raise more money. Though she has deep experience with institutional, corporate and event fund-raising, she is passionate about major individual donors and helping organizations to establish individual giving programs. She has raised millions of dollars in private philanthropy and is passionate about building the next generation of fundraising leaders. She has become a leader in the New York nonprofit community and is a frequent educational commentator in the media. She has been recognized with the SmartCEO Brava Award in 2015 and NY Nonprofit Media’s 40 under 40 in 2017. For more information about Rhea, please see her LinkedIn Profile here. Rhea lives in Brooklyn with her husband. When she is not raising money for causes she loves, she can be found hosting her podcast Nonprofit Lowdown, promoting her newest book Get that Money, Honey! or onstage as a newbie stand-up comedian in downtown Brooklyn. For more information, check out rheawong.com Find her on the socials at: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

More information at https://www.rheawong.com/#

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Learn to love the Donor.... they will love your cause with their wallet Jan 03, 2024

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Learn to love the Donor.... they will love your cause with their wallet

Sending love out daily without regard of it coming back will build a fountain of giving that will last beyond your life.

Paul Zolman The author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in various circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul Zolman to speak about love? His childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside him, he searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving everyone. Growing up in a family of abuse, physical touch became his preferred love style, only because of the regularity. He could almost count on it. It was consistent. He came to think that was the way to express love. But deep inside, he knew that was a twisted belief. He wanted a better life for himself, so he created a paradigm shift that works. In this book, you’ll find what helped Paul Zolman move from a childhood boot camp of abuse to being a person who loves everyone and can find good about anyone in any circumstance. This is truly the role of love.

https://www.roleoflove.com

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Unleashing Hope: The Quest to Protect Survivors and Their Pets Dec 19, 2023

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Unleashing Hope: The Quest to Protect Survivors and Their Pets

Dr. Orazie Cook holds advanced degrees in public health and has dedicated her career to addressing significant public health challenges. With an extensive background in public health, Orazie recognizes the profound implications domestic violence has on individual and community health, particularly when pets are involved. Driven by her passion for creating safe and nurturing environments, she founded Praline's Backyard Foundation to directly address the barriers faced by domestic violence survivors with pets. Drawing from her rich experiences and fueled by a deep compassion, Orazie is at the forefront of raising awareness and effecting change, ensuring both humans and animals can find safety and love away from abusive environments. Orazie is a dedicated advocate for domestic violence survivors and their beloved pets. With a passion for creating safe and loving environments for both humans and animals, she established Praline's Backyard Foundation with the goal of breaking barriers faced by survivors with pets. Driven by her own experiences and fueled by compassion, Orazie leads the charge in raising awareness about the challenges survivors encounter when seeking safe housing for their pets. Through her dynamic leadership, Praline's Backyard Foundation has become a beacon of hope for countless families and their beloved pets.

More information at: https://pralinesbackyardfoundation.org/

Every soul, whether human or animal, seeks comfort, love, and a sense of belonging. The mission of Praline's Backyard Foundation is not just about assisting domestic violence survivors and their pets; it's about restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and reinforcing the unbreakable bond between individuals and their beloved pets. For many survivors, their pets represent a beacon of hope, unconditional love, and a lifeline in their darkest moments. We urge you, as influential leaders and spiritual guides, to recognize and highlight the profound impact of this bond and the crucial need to support it. Our collective efforts can change narratives, heal wounds, and inspire communities to rally together. Let's champion the cause of ensuring that no person has to choose between personal safety and the well-being of their pet. Your voice and influence can amplify this message, inspire action, and truly make a difference in the lives of many.

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Leadership in the Abyss....From Bad to Worse and How Companies are Stifling Their Employees Dec 12, 2023

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Leadership in the Abyss...From Bad to Worse and How Companies are Stifling Their Employees

James G. Wetrich, LFACHE is the CEO of The Wetrich Group of Companies. He has been in the healthcare industry for over 40 years, has worked in senior positions at Abbott and Molnlycke Health Care, and has consulted with over 100 companies. He is a certified executive coach. He recently authored Stifled, Where Good Leaders Go Wrong as well as a chapter in the anthology, Quitless: The Power of Persistence in Business and Life by Alinka Rutkowska which was published on March 13, 2021, and became a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-seller. Jim has served on numerous boards and advisory boards in both nonprofit as well as for-profit corporations. Jim is an Adjunct Instructor at Texas Wesleyan University. Jim has a B.S. from the University of Southern California, an MHA from Tulane, and an MBA from Emory. He received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Tulane University SPH&TM.

As the management guru Peter Drucker once said, managing nonprofits are some of the most challenging to lead. Family and faith are central to where we must focus.

https://jimwetrich.com/

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You Can’t Change What You Tolerate Dec 05, 2023

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You Can’t Change What You Tolerate

For business consultant and executive coach Robin Osborn, overcoming adversity has become a constant theme in both her personal and professional endeavors. A capable family business leader for more than three decades at Chromal Plating in California, after undergoing emergency surgery to remove a sizable brain tumor in 2021 Robin trudged through the frustrations of physical therapy for over a year until she was finally able to walk a single mile. Combining Robin’s operational, financial, and leadership prowess with personal experience, “The Frustration to Freedom Framework” emerged as a result of one of the most trying times in Robin’s life and today serves as the backbone of her consultancy to help executives achieve a kind of freedom that, as a business owner herself, she could only dream about before experiencing her unexpectedly profound transformation.

More at www.robinosborn.com

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