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Navigating Leadership Challenges: Connecting Policy Advocacy with Personal Actions. In the complex world of leadership, policies can face difficulties when those supporting them forget to live out the values they promote. This highlights the need to match words with actions. Understanding why this happens can help improve policies and encourage a sense of responsibility. 🌍💭

Over the coming weeks and months, we will be sharing what we’ve found as a result of this initiative to build awareness through advocacy and education. Our goal? To bring people together through leadership, and to create meaningful change now in our joint efforts towards reducing embodied carbon in buildings. This is the beginning of the Carbon Coalition... #beaninitiatorofchange #smallstepsbigchanges #carboncoalition #earthday

In the landscape of public policy, the power of well-built coalitions cannot be overstated. At Riverfront, we have a deep understanding of this power. We're not just about creating effective strategies; we're about empowering individuals - turning citizens into advocates and advocates into leaders. 👏 Our team has expertise in both refining existing coalitions and constructing new ones from the ground up. We believe in the power of collective voices and are focused on harnessing this power to create meaningful change in public policy. Through our hands-on approach, we guide and mentor, enhancing advocacy efforts to create a resonating impact. 📈 With Riverfront by your side, you're not just improving your advocacy strategy, but also fostering leadership and facilitating stakeholder engagement. 👥 Reach out to us and let's bring your advocacy efforts to the next level. ⬆ #Riverfront #AdvocateTraining #StakeholderEngagement #PublicPolicy #AdvocacyStrategy

🌟Reflections on the Cattle Car Exhibit Boston Tour🌟 I am deeply moved by the overwhelming support the Hate Ends Now cattle car exhibit received during our recent tour in the greater Boston area and Newton City Hall. The turnout of elected officials, educators, principals, superintendents, students, and organizational leaders to witness the exhibit and partner with us in bringing an end to hate through education was palpable. My Key Takeaways: 🤝Community Engagement: The high level of participation was truly unique among the many cities Hate Ends Now toured. I feel Bostonians are disproportionately active in social issues. I really love this about Boston. 📚Educational Impact: The presence of many educators underscores the recognition among those institutions about their critical role in combating hate through education.   🌍Corporate Social Responsibility: Business leaders support community initiatives like Hate Ends Now demonstrating a commitment to corporate social responsibility.They also recognize how this support enhances an organization’s reputation and employee morale. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the many organizers and supporters. Ruthanne Fuller Hattie Kerwin Derrick STEPHEN G. GERZOF Anna Nolin Kristen Tabacco Ed Hardiman Amy McLeod Jake Donnelly Doug Lyons Howard L. Breslau Stephen Farrell Warren Winnick, C.L.U. Linda Dwight Jackie Mann Marc Laredo Debra Marino James Frackleton Together, we can ensure that the lessons of the past guide us toward a more inclusive and kinder future. Let’s continue to support and engage with initiatives that promote diversity, empathy, and community unity especially in a world where there are forces doing all they can to impart just the opposite.   #HateEndsNow #HolocaustRemembrance #CommunityUnity #NewtonMA #EmpathyInAction #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Education #CommunityEngagement

ICYMI: “We’re Glad You Asked” is out! COFI’s latest report gives insights from parent leaders into what they think it takes to center their voices in policymaking and advocacy­ and shares three key ideas to help you and your institution integrate parent voices! https://lnkd.in/eZ7GFVHJ

The aim of Fireplace Conversations is to bring together subject experts and industry leaders around the fire to undertake discussions that are complex yet contemporary and relevant. From these discussions, the NICG aims to establish thought-leadership, capacity development and advocacy. Last week’s Fireplace Conversations achieved these objectives through this article, which encapsulates the rich contributions made by our panelists, Dr John Steytler and Mr Salomo Hei. We are expectant of enhanced Governance in Public Enterprises to turn the once beleaguered entities into healthy entities. Keep your eyes peeled for this week’s discussion on what organically emanates from the last discussion. #nicg #governance #FireplaceConversations #PublicEnterprises #HealthyEntities https://lnkd.in/dABdAWzu

As professionals in education and advocacy, stepping into the sunlight can be a metaphor for enlightenment and growth. Whether cultivating our skills or absorbing new knowledge, let's allow the warmth of our collective progress to inspire and rejuvenate us this week. #ProfessionalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #EducationalAdvocacy #ContinuousLearning #Leadership #MindfulLiving #Inspiration #NatureAsTeacher #Wellbeing #ReflectivePractice

Channeling the wisdom of #RuthBaderGinsburg today: "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." At CGH, we're not just about advocating for justice; we're about fostering a community where everyone feels empowered to make a difference. ✊💼 #JusticeForAll #Leadership #CommunityImpact #LegalAdvocacy #TeamCGH"

I volunteered at the 'Beach Clean Up Initiative' organized by the local environmental club, which resonates with my passion for sustainability and conservation. As a team leader, I was responsible for coordinating a group of volunteers to collect trash and debris along the beach. During the event, we encountered a massive pile of waste that required collective effort to remove. I collaborated with fellow volunteers to devise a strategy, assign tasks, and work together to clear the waste. Our teamwork paid off, and we successfully removed over 100 bags of trash! The experience not only made a tangible impact on the environment but also taught me valuable lessons in leadership, communication, and collaboration. I demonstrated leadership qualities like problem-solving, delegation, and motivation, ensuring our team's success. #volunteer #beachcleanup #sustainability #leadership #teamwork #environmentalconservation"

Good News! We’ve extended our Housing Leadership Program application deadline to August 14th at 11:59pm EST. Questions? Email our team at team@genunity.org We recently sat down with three of our past Housing members to share what they loved best about our program: - Build a community: Meet organizers, changemakers, and activists from across Greater Boston who are passionate about tackling housing-related issues. - Gain practical skills: Learn about advocacy, explore power mapping, practice public speaking, work on conflict resolution and discover inquiry-based learning. - Start making an impact: Create an action plan to advocate for housing justice in state and city government, community spaces, and local businesses. But, don’t take it from us… Watch the video below to hear from a few of our members about their experience with our programming. #meetourpeople #actionlearning #housingmarket #advocacy