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Works every time. 🎉 Building a strong community among Black-owned businesses and locals is all about fostering connections 🤝 and celebrating success together. Let's dive in a bit deeper: 🌟 Identify local leaders who are passionate about growth. 🌟 Create spaces for businesses to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on projects. 🌟 Highlight and promote the successes of each business to inspire others. 🌟 Encourage investment in community growth, whether through time, resources, or expertise. 🌟 Celebrate every win, big or small, to maintain morale and momentum. Share if you believe in the power of community, or comment with your own tips! 📢 Discover local Black-owned businesses at https://lnkd.in/e8hvJhbF #CommunityBuilding #BlackOwnedBusinesses #SoFloSupport #sofloblackpages, #supportblackownedbusinesses

Ever wonder what we talk about in our Peer Advisory Group all member monthly meetings? Topics can vary dramatically from focusing on helping one of our members through a specific situation to more broadly welcoming guest speakers like Bri from The Creative Complement Co. when we spoke about various motivators. Join our classic membership for free and empower each other with the collective wisdom of our community. #community #womeninbusiness #womenleaders #womanownedbusiness #femalefounders #businessowner #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #professionaldevelopment

In our Becoming an Ally & Inclusive Leader workshop, a lot of questions come up about what allyship is. For example, are you considered an ally if you support company changes to serve the differently-abled community, but don't take an active part in making the change happen? If you have similar questions, this diagram can help you discover where you fall on the continuum and what it takes to be considered an advocate. Our attendees felt much the same, leaving with ‘a new sense of purpose’, ‘a new perspective on what it means to be an ally’ and ‘more able to be an ally’. #allyship #bethechange #advocate #inclusiveleadership

Just finished Leading Your Org on a Journey of Allyship by Vernā Myers. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gMDytzab #allyship

In leadership and in life, community matters. I had the privilege of discussing the importance of having a community of men for support and strength with Matt and Paden of Elevate Life. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/g3ebiazy #PrepareToLead #ChosenLeader #CommunityMatters #ElevateLife

🌟 Elevate Your Practice through Community Engagement! 🌟 Engaging in local events isn't just about visibility; it's about building trust and spreading goodwill. Being present in our community establishes our practice as a genuine partner and leader. Curious about boosting your practice's reputation and connection? Dive deeper and see the impact firsthand. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG8jv_7s 👈 #CommunityEngagement #DentistryBeyondTheOffice

This week’s Thankful Thursday gratitude is for my new friend, Ben Reuler! Ben is the CEO of In the Area Productions (https://lnkd.in/gyZPPmVh) in Seattle, Washington and is leading some powerful anti-racism conversations with white leaders.   A former licensed social worker and nonprofit executive director, Ben experienced a need to transform an organization he led to be less white-centered. The goal was to create a culture and structure that was considerably more attuned to the needs, cultural instincts and the significant marginalization of the BIPOC community who intersected the work of his organization from top to bottom. His keen awareness that white leaders and white-led companies need to adapt and evolve led him to create processing sessions and take the podium at important conferences and events to create space and demand accountability. This is why he founded In the Area Productions.   Ben understands that when intentional transformation anchored in achieving appropriate levels of representation and power gains traction, morale and performance improve. Ben shares his story willingly and authentically and his joy for this work is evident when you spend even a little time with him.   Today, I send gratitude to Ben for stepping up and stepping into this work. Ultimately, the dismantling of systems designed to hold people down and back requires folx representative of the entire system to participate and hold themselves responsible to and accountable for the change they are seeking. If you have a team of white folx who recognize their attitudes and behavior must change in order to achieve a world that works for everyone, reach out to Ben. He’s got some good talk for you.   And thank you, Racquel Russell, for the introduction to Ben! It is true that good people know good people.   #thankfulthursday #antiracism #intheareaproductions

Just finished Leading Your Org on a Journey of Allyship by Vernā Myers. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gFbRzw4f #allyship

Good morning! I know you often see my posts about 4word. I wanted to share a little insight into a recent community meeting. Ellen Bailey, a fellow member of our vibrant North Dallas 4word community, shared some insights that resonate deeply with our personal and professional journeys. I've compiled a few key takeaways, along with a link to Ellen's website.  1. **Personal Board of Directors**: It is essential to have a personal board of directors—trusted advisors who encourage you and provide sound counsel, especially for your most ambitious ideas. Having a group of friends who have the liberty and invitation to speak into your life is crucial to getting a good perspective.  2. **Ethical Timeliness**: Echoing Martin Luther King's wisdom, "The time is always right to do what is right," underscoring the importance of acting on ethical decisions without delay. When faced with an ethical dilemma, this mantra can be a guiding force to give us the courage to speak up and identify areas that need to change.  3. **Courage and Opportunity**: Courage is the driving force behind taking risks. Standing up courageously often leads to new opportunities and opens doors. 4. **Embracing Failure**: The mindset of "I will win, or I will learn" is crucial. Failure should not be feared because it invariably leads to learning and growth. 5. **Managing Disappointment**: Allow yourself to feel disappointment, but only for a brief, defined period. After this time, it's important to move on and not dwell on setbacks. 6. **Effective Presentations**: When pitching an idea, focus on three main points:   - **Purpose**: Clearly state the action's purpose and necessity.   - **Process**: Outline the key initiatives and how it will be implemented.   - **Payoff**: Explain the outcome and benefits of applying the process to the purpose. This time together reinforced the importance of 'not going it alone.' The 4word community offers a wealth of wisdom from many different industries and roles, like Ellen's. Invite a friend to join you for a community group meeting nationwide.  https://4wordwomen.org/ https://lnkd.in/grmzMNy3

Just finished Leading Your Org on a Journey of Allyship by Vernā Myers. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dKZdsgbi #allyship