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📢 Thrilled to have been part of an insightful panel discussion that reaffirms human-centered design's importance in change management! I thank my fellow panelists for an in-depth and riveting discussion. Your expertise and perspectives truly made the conversation enriching and thought-provoking. One key takeaway: Placing humans at the heart of change processes is not about following a change model; it is more about making change a cultural artifact that lives in your organization's DNA. "Change is not about the new beginning. It's about the journey and the people you take along with you." - Unknown. Let's continue to champion the human side of change! 🌟 🎙️Samuel Sanders, Jr, City Manager, City of Charlottesville 🎙️Mariane Asad Doyle, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP Asad Doyle, Executive Director, Center for Nonprofit Excellence    🎙️Corey Clayborne, FAIA, MBA, CAE, Sr. VP, Knowledge & Practice, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) #HUMANEVENT #spillteem #authenticleadership #authenticconversations #panel #humancentereddesign #humancentered #spillonpurpose #innovation #behaviordesign #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #humanleadership #insights #inspiration #professionaldevelopment #leadershipevent #leadershipsummit #leadershipconference #Conference #businessevent #charlottesvilleva #forum #leadershipConference #humanresources #change #changemanagement #transformation #organizationalchange

I have just introduced two amazing people to each other: Jennifer Levy Frye and Shelli Howlett - Strategic Planning.     Shelli Howlett - Strategic Planning is a visionary leader with a proven track record of scaling businesses, driving revenue growth, and forging strategic partnerships, making her an invaluable asset to any organization lucky enough to have her on their team. With a wealth of experience at the highest levels of management and a solid educational background from top institutions such as Harvard Business School and Texas Wesleyan University, Shelli's expertise and guidance are unmatched in the industry. Her dedication to fostering success and leading with integrity truly sets her apart as a trailblazer in the business world.   Jennifer Levy Frye is not just a CEO, she's a powerhouse in the world of international prospecting strategy, disrupting the status quo and putting partners face to face with dream clients as the creator of the Disruptor Designer. She is the CEO of Appreciated Asset, where she leads a team that creates, builds, and fills sales pipelines for industry disruptors. With decades of experience, she is a force to be reckoned with, empowering women and single moms to redefine success while growing their businesses. I think there are many synergies between these two incredible leaders, and I hope their connection might lead to a mutually beneficial relationship! Thanks LeadHERship Global! #buildingbusiness #referralnetworks #womenempoweringwomen #womenleaders #referrals #introductions #businessnetworking #referralstrategy #referralnetworks #salesstrategy #SmallBusinessBigDreams #mymosttrusted My Most Trusted Network

Embark on a transformative journey at our Refer and Recommend International event, where LeadHERship Global members unite to address challenges, share expertise, and forge connections across borders. In a secure, confidential space, openly discuss your business pain points, tapping into the collective wisdom of our global community committed to advancing inspiring leaders worldwide. Register for our next event on Wednesday, February 28th at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET here: https://lnkd.in/gQ23Vd8z In collaboration with 💥Jules Brooke and She’s The Boss, we're not just expanding opportunities; we're encouraging expansive thinking. Whether steering a purpose-driven enterprise or aspiring to global dominance, the key to traction lies in building a worldwide network. Join us monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET to unlock the value of global collaboration, empowering executives like you to not only grow but to scale their businesses with a rich tapestry of diverse insights. Your journey to success begins with global connections — we can't wait to welcome you! #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #leadhershipglobal #womenforwomen #womenbusinessowners #womenempoweringwomen #communitybuilding #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipjourney #supportingeachother #empoweringwomen #leadershipwisdom #womenentrepreneurs #leadershipexcellence #womenentrepreneur #womenentrepreneur #internationalcommunity #internationalbusiness #womenconnectingglobally #globalconnections #globalcollaboration

It was awesome to hear from Christian Bason (CEO, DDC – Danish Design Center) on "transitions and transformation in government and the public sector: modern, digital and human". Plenty of great insights on designing more human organisations and governance... and what leadership looks like in these contexts. A lot of this was based on the self-leading organisation experiment DDC/Christian have been running since 2020. I loved the way Christian talked about the underlying design principle. As an organisation they answered the core question "what do we believe about people"? This question led to these 10 values that guide the design and everything they do: • We believe that people want to make a difference • We believe that people want to do their best • We believe that people are at their best and work best when they have influence and co-determination about their tasks • We believe that people thrive when they are challenged and can develop • We believe that people are able and willing to take responsibility for their tasks • We believe that we want to help each other • We believe that people thrive and work best in an atmosphere of trust and recognition • We believe that everyone can and will show leadership under the right circumstances • We believe that everyone can and will provide companionship under the right circumstances If we believe these things about people (I do)... How will we design our organisations? How will we lead? Check out Leadership: What Does Top Management do in a Self-Leading Organization by Christian & Sune Knudsen. https://lnkd.in/ggFneNBa It was great to discuss some provocations with Jeni Whalan, Leila Smith, Laura Christie, Arminé Nalbandian, and Georgina Harrisson. Awesome to catch up again Weh Yeoh and congrats on the imminent launch of your book mate! I look forward to continuing the conversation Christian! Thanks for bringing us together and including me Martin Stewart-Weeks... and thanks for getting me on the list Tom Dawkins 😃 #design #innovation #wellbeing #regen #designthinking #hcd #servicedesign #strategicdesign #socialinnovation #purpose #impact #IDGs #SDGs #socent #socialimpact #systemsinnovation #learning #leadership #mindset #catalyst2030 #secna #BCorp 

40% of CEOs believe their companies won't survive the next 10 years without significant change. We've seen a shift in sales and go-to-market models, changing buyer profiles, AI shaking things up and the increased transition of revenue-generating teams breaking down the silos to aligning for growth. It's time for your team to embrace the future of sales together. We're bringing you global leadership expert Holly Ransom, as one of our proven REV UP experts. Holly is sought after globally, has interviewed the likes of Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and Malcolm Gladwell. Holly will enable your team to systematically build their courage muscles, enable teams to face challenges with resilience and fortitude, and develop a practical plan to overcome barriers in business. Holly is a true powerhouse who has claims to fame including: 📌AFR has voted her one of Australia's Top 100 most influential women. 📌Harvard Business School Graduate. 📌Author of best-selling book, The Leading Edge. Join us as we embrace change for FY25 with Holly Ransom leading the way! https://lnkd.in/gaccJnWr *Use code EarlyBirdFY25 to get 10% off (code valid until Friday, 12th July). Doors close 26th July 2024. #REVUP #LeadershipExpert #EmbraceChange #FY25 #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalGrowth

Embark on a transformative journey at our Refer and Recommend International event, where LeadHERship Global members unite to address challenges, share expertise, and forge connections across borders. In a secure, confidential space, openly discuss your business pain points, tapping into the collective wisdom of our global community committed to advancing inspiring leaders worldwide. Register for our next event on Wednesday, March 27th at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET here: https://lnkd.in/gthHQhmi In collaboration with 💥Jules Brooke and She’s The Boss, we're not just expanding opportunities; we're encouraging expansive thinking. Whether steering a purpose-driven enterprise or aspiring to global dominance, the key to traction lies in building a worldwide network. Join us monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET to unlock the value of global collaboration, empowering executives like you to not only grow but to scale their businesses with a rich tapestry of diverse insights. Your journey to success begins with global connections — we can't wait to welcome you! #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #leadhershipglobal #womenforwomen #womenbusinessowners #womenempoweringwomen #communitybuilding #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipjourney #supportingeachother #empoweringwomen #leadershipwisdom #womenentrepreneurs #leadershipexcellence #womenentrepreneur #womenentrepreneur #internationalcommunity #internationalbusiness #womenconnectingglobally #globalconnections #globalcollaboration

Embark on a transformative journey at our Refer and Recommend International event, where LeadHERship Global members unite to address challenges, share expertise, and forge connections across borders. In a secure, confidential space, openly discuss your business pain points, tapping into the collective wisdom of our global community committed to advancing inspiring leaders worldwide. Register for our next event on Wednesday, February 28th at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET here: https://lnkd.in/gQ23Vd8z In collaboration with Jules Brooke and She’s The Boss, we're not just expanding opportunities; we're encouraging expansive thinking. Whether steering a purpose-driven enterprise or aspiring to global dominance, the key to traction lies in building a worldwide network. Join us monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET to unlock the value of global collaboration, empowering executives like you to not only grow but to scale their businesses with a rich tapestry of diverse insights. Your journey to success begins with global connections — we can't wait to welcome you! #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #leadhershipglobal #womenforwomen #womenbusinessowners #womenempoweringwomen #communitybuilding #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipjourney #supportingeachother #empoweringwomen #leadershipwisdom #womenentrepreneurs #leadershipexcellence #womenentrepreneur #womenentrepreneur #internationalcommunity #internationalbusiness #womenconnectingglobally #globalconnections #globalcollaboration

Embark on a transformative journey at our Refer and Recommend International event, where LeadHERship Global members unite to address challenges, share expertise, and forge connections across borders. In a secure, confidential space, openly discuss your business pain points, tapping into the collective wisdom of our global community committed to advancing inspiring leaders worldwide. Register for our next event on Wednesday, February 28th at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET here: https://lnkd.in/gQ23Vd8z In collaboration with Jules Brooke and She’s The Boss, we're not just expanding opportunities; we're encouraging expansive thinking. Whether steering a purpose-driven enterprise or aspiring to global dominance, the key to traction lies in building a worldwide network. Join us monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET to unlock the value of global collaboration, empowering executives like you to not only grow but to scale their businesses with a rich tapestry of diverse insights. Your journey to success begins with global connections — we can't wait to welcome you! #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #leadhershipglobal #womenforwomen #womenbusinessowners #womenempoweringwomen #communitybuilding #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipjourney #supportingeachother #empoweringwomen #leadershipwisdom #womenentrepreneurs #leadershipexcellence #womenentrepreneur #womenentrepreneur #internationalcommunity #internationalbusiness #womenconnectingglobally #globalconnections #globalcollaboration

🌍 "This business sounds half antebellum revival, half science fiction. I don't trust it." - Octavia Butler, Parable of the Sower 🌰 In her visionary work, Butler, a Black woman, touches on themes that resonate deeply with the challenges and opportunities we explore at StrivEquity Consulting LLC. Just as Butler’s narrative wrestles with the discomfort of the old cloaked in the guise of the new, we too navigate through the complexities of outdated leadership paradigms that often resist the necessary advances towards genuine equity and inclusion. This duality, blending elements of the past with future aspirations, is fundamental to understanding how change unfolds. At StrivEquity Consulting LLC, we emphasize not merely adapting but transforming leadership strategies to foster environments where marginalized voices are resourced and valued; where intersectional equity is the norm, not the exception. Our work seeks to dismantle the 'antebellum' systems that persist in modern contexts, challenging leaders to not only envision but enact futures where equity and inclusivity are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of organizational culture. 🌱 Importantly, while individuals from Black and marginalized communities often embody transformative potential and bring invaluable perspectives, the onus of driving change should not fall solely on their shoulders. It is essential for organizations to build a culture where intersectional equity is everyone's responsibility, ensuring that the burden of advocacy and change does not disproportionately weigh on those who are already impacted by systemic inequalities. 📘 In StrivEquity Consulting LLC's latest e-book, "Equity-Responsive Leadership Insights," we delve into what it means to lead purposefully and equitably in a world that sometimes seems split between the regressive and the futuristic. We discuss how Equity-Responsive Leaders (ERLs) can thrive by setting boundaries, valuing their worth accurately, and asking the right questions that reveal an institution's true commitment to equity. 👥 Join us as we guide emerging leaders through these nuanced terrains with insights drawn from traumatic experiences in service of real-life lessons and applications. 🔗 Download our Free E-Book Here! https://lnkd.in/ekbJHK36 As we navigate a world that often feels like a blend of "half antebellum revival, half science fiction," let us be the architects of trust and change, not just for our growth, but for the advancement of an equitable society. #octaviabutler #earthseed #parableofthesower #coaching #leadershipdevelopment #equityandinclusion #nonprofitsector #socialimpact #publicsector #diversityandinclusion #equitableleadership #professionaldevelopment #tech

Embark on a transformative journey at our Refer and Recommend International event, where LeadHERship Global members unite to address challenges, share expertise, and forge connections across borders. In a secure, confidential space, openly discuss your business pain points, tapping into the collective wisdom of our global community committed to advancing inspiring leaders worldwide. Register for our next event on Wednesday, February 28th at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET here: https://lnkd.in/gQ23Vd8z In collaboration with Jules Brooke and She’s The Boss, we're not just expanding opportunities; we're encouraging expansive thinking. Whether steering a purpose-driven enterprise or aspiring to global dominance, the key to traction lies in building a worldwide network. Join us monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 3:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm ET to unlock the value of global collaboration, empowering executives like you to not only grow but to scale their businesses with a rich tapestry of diverse insights. Your journey to success begins with global connections — we can't wait to welcome you! #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #leadhershipglobal #womenforwomen #womenbusinessowners #womenempoweringwomen #communitybuilding #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipjourney #supportingeachother #empoweringwomen #leadershipwisdom #womenentrepreneurs #leadershipexcellence #womenentrepreneur #womenentrepreneur #internationalcommunity #internationalbusiness #womenconnectingglobally #globalconnections #globalcollaboration