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🎙️ Yesterday, I had the privilege of participating in a thought-provoking panel discussion on courageous conversations. It was an honor to share the stage with esteemed colleagues, and I walked away feeling inspired by the power of open dialogue. Here are a few strategies that emerged from our conversation that can help foster courageous conversations: 1️⃣ Active listening: Truly hearing and understanding the perspectives of others is essential for creating a safe space for courageous conversations. Practice active listening by giving your full attention, asking clarifying questions, and suspending judgment. 2️⃣ Embrace discomfort: Courageous conversations often involve addressing difficult topics that can make us feel uncomfortable. Embrace this discomfort and recognize it as an opportunity for growth and deeper understanding. Pushing beyond our comfort zones opens the door to meaningful change. 3️⃣ Cultivate empathy: Empathy forms the foundation of courageous conversations. Seek to understand the experiences and emotions of others, and approach conversations with empathy and compassion. This allows for a deeper connection and a more constructive dialogue. 4️⃣ Respectful communication: Effective communication is vital in any conversation, especially when discussing sensitive topics. Be mindful of your tone, choose your words carefully, and prioritize respect and kindness in your interactions. Remember, we can disagree without being disagreeable. 5️⃣ Seek common ground: Find common ground and shared values to bridge divides. Focus on areas of agreement and build upon them to foster understanding and collaboration. By seeking commonalities, we can establish a stronger foundation for courageous conversations. Let's continue these courageous conversations and create spaces where diverse perspectives are valued, understood, and celebrated. Together, we can drive positive change and create a more inclusive and equitable world. A very special thank you to Leadership Delaware, Inc. for extending the invite to participate and Goldey-Beacom College for hosting and for providing wonderful hospitality. #CourageousConversations #InclusionMatters #OpenDialogue

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Can’t wait to learn more about Veronica Gonzales’ leadership journey. Please join us!!! Details below. #rgv #utrgv #leadership #oneregiononevoice

We spend our lives putting on our Armor, but at some point, it no longer helps or benefits us. This lovely video from Brene Brown highlights much of what we focus on in our individual coaching and leadership programs. Is our armor preventing us from reaching our potential, personally or professionally? This is a question we should all ask ourselves. https://ow.ly/Mwro50PIyZf

Education and training have always been priorities for Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) and its member cooperatives. As the world and workplace have changed, IEC now offers an enhanced suite of leadership, culture and development resources to its members to take them from training to transformation. Learn more about how these programs were developed through this case study at https://goiec.org/3O6fTDX.

Have you ever thought you could be a life-saving hero? You can, and it all starts with this... Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training skillfully led by Chief Carl Metzger from the University of Central Florida Police Department.   In this Breakout Session at our 2024 Leadership Conference, you will learn the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) method to intervene effectively and save lives. Early Bird Pricing Ends 3/1: https://lnkd.in/ervwPYDQ

I'll be there, and will be presenting on AI, more specifically what it "really is" and how you need to think about its practical implementation.

What they don’t tell you when you endeavor to be an association CEO, is that your board chairs will become some of the best professional colleagues and friends in your entire career! Here are six examples of that! Thank you Dallas, Frank, Tracey, Chuck, Rose and Duncan for your leadership and friendship! NBOA: Business Leadership for Independent Schools

Dr. Donya Ball, Author, Speaker and Superintendent of The Academies Charter Management Organization, is here at 2:10 PM to share insights about superintendency and high school principalship through her book Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership.