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99 years ago today, 10 municipal leaders from across the country sat down together in Lawrence, Kansas for the first official meeting of the National League of Cities. On this important anniversary, I took some time to reflect on how much has changed and what has remained the same for our incredible organization in these last 100 years. Read more about it on our CitiesSpeak blog here: https://lnkd.in/ebb6j-_Y

Frederick Douglass: abolitionist, orator, and advocate for economic empowerment. He went to Rochdale a slave, left a free man and the ties he had formed helped to pave way for the beginning of the cooperative movement. As we celebrate the #BlackHistoryMonth, let’s continue his legacy by promoting the cooperative principles of economic empowerment for all. Interested in Fredrick’s story? Check out this article by NCB https://lnkd.in/dpfktJTs

Some important words from this 2022 piece that we're reflecting on this summer from Joseph Phelan and Jung Hee Choi. "Understandably, election campaigns focus on the short-term. But narrative change is a long-term project. Building narrative power for our movements requires a healthy ecosystem that combines leadership development, relevant tools and technology, substantial and sustained financial resources, and containers for collaboration and coordination. Our opposition has had decades to build their organizing and narrative infrastructure; our strategy needs to be similarly long-term and similarly wide-ranging." At BLIS, we are deeply committed to the arduous yet essential task of uprooting narratives that were planted over 400 years ago, narratives that allowed for millions of acres of land to be stolen, narratives that allowed for Black people to be enslaved for over 240 years and narratives that have allowed for a continuous and violent cycle of domination. Dismantling them is life-long work. https://lnkd.in/eYFdFA5H

Hey there, amazing peeps: We're excited to share that the Rhode Island Black Business Association | RIBBA is dedicated to making a tangible difference in our communities. Did you know that approximately 86% of our funds directly support programs to close the racial wealth gap and uplift families from poverty to sustainability? RIBBA is not just talk – we're all about action and impact! Please take a closer look at our incredible work in the image below. We're the real deal, no BS! Suppose you're passionate about creating meaningful change and want to leverage your skills and capabilities to help move the dial on social justice. In that case, we invite you to get involved with RIBBA. Join us now at www.ribba.org Whether you have time to volunteer, skills to share, or resources to contribute, there's a place for you in our community. Together, we can make a difference. Interested in learning more or exploring collaboration opportunities? Please get in touch with Bethany Norman at Bethany@ribba.org to schedule a meeting with one of our board members or me. Let's work together to change the trajectory of people's lives for the better! #RIBBA #SocialChange #CommunityImpact #jobs #getinvolvedandmakethedifference #smallbiz #accesstocapital #contracting #homeownership #advocate #community #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #leadershipdevelopment #mentorship #growthmindset #growthanddevelopment #grow

In the first part of this session, we will become acquainted with what ethical leadership entails and discuss three sets of decision-making skills ethical leaders can apply when faced with organizational challenges, whether they are systems-based or interpersonal. In the panel, we will do a deep dive into the various components that make up purpose, and our three amazing panelists will discuss through their own experiences how their personal sense of purpose relates to the shaping of their professional identity and how they lead their respective organizations. It’s going to be a great session. #purpose #ethicalleadership #leadership Emory University Emory University School of Law 

What can we do about Columbus’ housing shortage, have a look at the latest article my colleagues Brandon Carrus , Duwain Pinder, Ben Safran, Brian Parro and Seth Myers wrote

Ever considered an Internship? Can you believe that Michael Lake was my first intern decades ago? Maybe we both made our own luck, but Michael genuinely transformed our business within a couple of months, coming in with zero domain knowledge. This was before he got his triple degree and was asked by Chelsea Clinton if my kids in the photo on his White House desk were his. That experience set my reference point for what an internship can be. So much so that I share with new Interns the concept of Imposter Syndrome very early. My experience is that when given the right environment interns consistently exceed everyone’s expectations, especially their own. It helps that we are never afraid of the brightest person in the room. Thanks to Rob Metcalfe, we use this simple BECKS model – Behaviour, Environment, Clarity, Knowledge & Skills. We interview for specific behaviours and all we ask is that each individual brings their authentic self to work (the behaviours are already baked in). It is our job as a business to deliver the E, C, K&S: - create the environment for success through people, processes and technology - be clear in our expectations, objectives, norms of behaviour etc - create a learning environment that delivers, at a minimum, the requisite knowledge and skills. When the internship is over, these highly capable interns have their journeys to traverse and like any parent encouraging their children to travel it is with mixed emotions when they inevitably leave (sometimes years later). In start-ups compounding is key. By living vicariously through the lives of our interns, I feel luckier every day. I’ve got to watch Michael create LeadingCities from a concept to a network of cities focused on collaborative urban research. The direction, vision, tools and opportunities are then accessible to any municipal government in the world. Keep smiling and making the world a better place every day, Michael.

From the African Nova Scotian Coordinated Justice Network, we are happy to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming "From Strategy to Action: A Black and African Nova Scotian Justice Symposium". The symposium promises to be a dynamic and transformative gathering of justice leaders, activists, and community members who are dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by Black and African Nova Scotians within the criminal justice system. Our goal is to bridge service gaps, celebrate successes, and collaboratively work towards better outcomes for individuals navigating this system.   What to Expect: Join justice leaders as they present their innovative work, share successes, and tackle challenges in creating a more equitable justice system in Nova Scotia. This event focuses on addressing the distinct needs of Black & African Nova Scotians and individuals navigating the criminal justice system. Together, we'll bridge service gaps and strive for better outcomes.  Engaging presentations by justice leaders, sharing their innovative approaches and successful initiatives.  In-depth discussions on strategies to create a more equitable and inclusive justice system.  Join conversations around the distinct needs of Black and African Nova Scotian    When: October 19th & 20th, 8am-4:30pm  Where: In-person, Saint Mary's University Cost: $40 - $70 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gs7JfFwF

From the African Nova Scotian Coordinated Justice Network, we are happy to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming "From Strategy to Action: A Black and African Nova Scotian Justice Symposium". The symposium promises to be a dynamic and transformative gathering of justice leaders, activists, and community members who are dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by Black and African Nova Scotians within the criminal justice system. Our goal is to bridge service gaps, celebrate successes, and collaboratively work towards better outcomes for individuals navigating this system.   What to Expect: Join justice leaders as they present their innovative work, share successes, and tackle challenges in creating a more equitable justice system in Nova Scotia. This event focuses on addressing the distinct needs of Black & African Nova Scotians and individuals navigating the criminal justice system. Together, we'll bridge service gaps and strive for better outcomes.  Engaging presentations by justice leaders, sharing their innovative approaches and successful initiatives.  In-depth discussions on strategies to create a more equitable and inclusive justice system.  Join conversations around the distinct needs of Black and African Nova Scotian    When: October 19th & 20th, 8am-4:30pm  Where: In-person, Saint Mary's University Cost: $40 - $70 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gKmfWBMP

"The journey towards healing and racial justice for AFP must involve truth-telling and amplifying courageous testimonies. Acknowledging those who dare to speak truth to power, is vital for stories to emerge without further oppression, and crucial to cultivating a racially and socially just AFP." Read more about The Journey Towards Healing and Racial Justice with Birgit Smith Burton, AFP Global Board Chair at https://ow.ly/v77T50QzNvt