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Have you invested in your educational leaders? Gary D. Soto Consulting, Inc. not only provides instructional leadership coaching to school principals, but also supports teacher leaders in implementing key conditions that help solidify Collective Efficacy which is the Number One influence for the acceleration of student learning. What you EXPECT is what you GET!

Here are some of the beautiful notes Alumni of our Women’s Executive Leadership Program have written for new cohort participants. Connecting with peers on a deeper level for learning, insight, and community is so important to leadership growth: https://hubs.la/Q025C5Tr0

While some of the necessary characteristics for leadership roles are organic to an individual, there is plenty that you can do to maximize natural talents by committing to nonprofit leadership training for your staff. https://lnkd.in/gdky_uCU

Check out this class one of our coaches is coteaching.

Nurturing Young Minds on the Trails 🌄 Our Executive Leadership students faced new challenges during their hike. With critical thinking skills, they solved problems along the way, fostering teamwork and creativity. You can learn more about how we are changing lives through mentorship and the Valley Guardians Executive Leadership Program here: https://lnkd.in/dQ6jr3n

Big news from today's Leadership Forum on Early Education Research, Policy, and Practice: We have a new name: Early Education Leaders! Early Education Leaders more powerfully communicates our work cultivating effective leaders from the field who reflect and represent their communities—through workforce and leadership development, research, and partnerships that strengthen the larger early education ecosystem. Learn more:

Today, the second annual Student Leadership Summit will begin! Our student leaders and student leaders from Aspirations Incubator programs around the state will convene for a 2-Day Session. Together, our staff will facilitate topics like (but not limited to) structuring intentional conversations, critical problem solving, leadership styles, and goal setting - tools to become leaders now and in their future! Picture from 2022's Student Leadership Summit.

💡Employee spotlight: Vice President Jan Perkins discusses one of our newest service areas – Executive Coaching.   Public-sector organizations depend on strong leadership, and Raftelis’ executive coaches are helping local government and utility leaders achieve their professional goals.   Learn more about this and our other executive services at: https://lnkd.in/gYds4YD5

There is an equity gap in ed-tech. Leadership training associated with DEIB is 50% less likely to be prioritized by companies compared to leadership training focused broadly on talent retention. Our 2024 industry report explores the challenges faced by leaders from historically marginalized populations, as well as what companies can do to improve their support. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEp5MyTv

How do you maximize your network to accomplish your goals? This years cohort for the PAALDF was posed this same question in a recent virtual session. The Urban League of Philadelphia appreciates the active and engaged network and community we are building on and offline. It is because of our network that we can continue to accomplish the good work we do each day as an organization. So how do you maximize your network to accomplish your goals? Thanks TriZen, LLC for facilitating this Leadership Forum and such a powerful session! #AfricanAmericanLeadership #BlackLeaders #NonProfitLeaders #Networking #PhillyLeaders