Bonsai Leadership Group LLC

We hope this post finds you well… Actually, we hope this post doesn’t find you and that you’re relaxing and recharging somewhere without a screen. But because the summer slump is often real for career seekers, here are three quick things that you can do to support your career search in less than 10 minutes: 🌿Check out our open positions: https://lnkd.in/emwQhx3Q 🌿Follow J. La Mar Pipkins for leadership and coaching insights. 🌿Read our latest blog post on employee happiness and retaining BIPOC talent: https://lnkd.in/e3hDmcmP #nonprofitleaders #coaching #nonprofitjobs

Maybe you’re inundated with messaging about how no one is hiring. Or you see countless “Open to Work” banners overlaid on profile pictures. Or you look at a job that you’d love to apply for, only to see 500 people have already applied. You’re viewing your job search through a scarcity lens. Thank you, Lauren Miura, for this excellent post. #leadership #nonprofitleadership #coaching

If you’re running your own business and you’re not making the rules, then what is it all for? Or if you’re not in the driver’s seat of your career, who is? The Bonsai team works hard and that means we take rest seriously, too. It’s all about balance for us. In whatever way is accessible to you, we hope you take time to prioritize yourself and your wellbeing this summer. Because you can’t serve the people you want to help or make the impact you want to make if your battery is at 0. #coaching #selfcare #nonprofitleadership

You deserve to be celebrated every step of the way. With Bonsai, we’re with you at whatever stage you’re at in your career, whether you are feeling the need for a change, stuck in the middle of your journey, or searching for guidance for your team. We can help and we do it from a place of encouragement and celebration. Stay in touch and read our monthly newsletter for: 🪴 Leadership insights from LaTresse Snead and J. La Mar Pipkins 🪴 Open job opportunities at leading nonprofits  🪴 The latest news from Bonsai Sign up at https://lnkd.in/esBsph-8. #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitjobs #nonprofitconsulting #nonprofitcoaching

Did you know the Birkman Assessment can help your team at large? Understanding the personalities and motivations of the people around you means that you can better leverage the strengths of individual team members, both to benefit their career growth and the overall health of the organization. This spring, LaTresse Snead and the Bonsai team worked with the Donor Content and Story Team at The Nature Conservancy. Thank you for having us, Scott Belan!   #nonprofitleadership #nonprofits #coaching

"Snookie must be drunk - she's falling off the radar!"  What happened when talented folks from racially diverse backgrounds weren’t forced to change or codeswitch in a professional setting? People listened differently. Instead of halfway paying attention, they laughed, leaned in, and asked better questions. Over time, we built more dynamic and high-performing internal teams because the communication just worked.  Read more from J. La Mar Pipkins. #nonprofitleadership #coaching #nonprofitjobs

“LaTresse, we want to consider a diverse candidate pool for this position but it’s also really important anyone we consider has a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in conservation.”    👩🏾 “Well, since you’ve hired me to tell you the truth … 10 years ago, you weren’t letting us into those positions. So how could a Black, Indigenous, or person of color have that experience in the first place?!”    What we do differently at Bonsai Leadership Group LLC is prioritize telling our clients the truth.     Otherwise, we’re doing people a real disservice. If you hire us to create a different outcome for your nonprofit, then it’s our responsibility to be real with you.     So, let’s be real. The environmental sector has traditionally been white-led and white-centered.     That’s why organizations who try to diversify their staff on their own usually end up falling into groupthink.     ❌ People hesitate to speak up, or make the bold move.   ❌ Teams fall in line behind the CEO/Executive Director and whoever they want to hire.  ❌ The person hired is the one they feel most “comfortable” with …” comfortable” being a code-word for “similar to.”     How can you re-think the qualifications that are needed?     Does your new COO really need 10 years of conservation leadership experience, or could they bring their transferable skills from being a kick-ass Operations Director of a mental health program or social justice org?    How can you think more creatively about what you're seeking, instead of keeping with traditional hiring processes that have unintended barriers to finding a candidate who’d be great for your team?     How can you live into your values, by intentionally interrupting old practices and thought patterns and instead, leaning into a more inclusive way forward?     If these are the questions you’re willing to get into action around, our team can support you.     We promise to be open, direct, and clear, so you can become the organization you envision becoming.     Reach out to start a conversation with me.       #Recruitment #NonprofitTeam #Environment #Conservation #Diversity

Bonsai Leadership Group LLC is excited to support National Audubon Society in its search for two new Vice Presidents of Conservation Action to lead the Eastern and Western Flyways. For the full descriptions and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/emwQhx3Q. 🟢 $160,000 - $200,000 with a comprehensive benefits package 🟢 Hybrid or remote U.S.-based position and can be located close to a major airport within one of the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV.  🟢 Approximately 30-40% time spent traveling #hiring #nonprofitjobs #conservationjobs

We’re running out of books to read! Our team loves a good leadership read and we’re always looking for new recommendations. What titles are on your bookshelf these days? Share your favorites in the comments. #leadership #nonprofitleadership #coaching #leadershipbooks

We often receive 600+ applications for one job. We don’t tell you that to discourage you… but rather to be transparent about what we’re seeing on our side of the recruitment process. With so many applicants, we upgraded our systems. It’s important to the Bonsai team that we communicate with each person at each stage of the process, are as responsive as possible, and treat each candidate with respect. After all, each one of us has been on the searching side of a job search. We now have a talent network dedicated to matching excellent candidates to future opportunities. So, what can you expect when you complete your talent profile? 🌿A human (read: not AI) will review your materials. Our team reads each application. 🌿Get a fast response on your application. We won’t leave you wondering where your status stands. 🌿We may be able to match you with future opportunities that may be a good fit – both for you and the nonprofit organization. Ready to get started? Complete your profile here: https://lnkd.in/emBjeS68 #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitjobs #nonprofits #conservationjobs #nonprofitrecruiters