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Save the Date: Feb 29, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. It's that time of the year when spirits are a bit low and the next break seems so far away....BUT as the great Nina Simone sang ""It's a new dawn, It's a new day, It's a new life for me, and I'm feeling good!" Join me and Craig Aarons-Martin THIS THURSDAY for that spark you need right now! This isn't your run of the mill webinar... this is a communal embrace blending healing-centered leadership, community care, and affirmation. This call is for the visionaries: educators, school leaders, arts and wellness mentors committed to making a difference! Experience Ayesis Clay's transformative rise from exhaustion to excellence, and delve into the innovative MARCH™ Framework with Craig, a guiding light for leaders of Color. What's in Store: - Ayesis's inspiring turnaround from burnout to reigniting passion and purpose - Understanding the differences between Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Vicarious Trauma - Embracing Craig's comprehensive MARCH™ strategy Let's collaborate to forge a vibrant future in education. Click the link in the comments to register for FREE. Together, we're unstoppable! #LeadershipRenaissance #LeadWithHeart #UnityInDiversity #Empower #unicornteachers #InclusiveExcellence #WellbeingInEducation #BlackExcellence #CCMEdGroup #EmpowermentInAction #SculptedClayProductions

How accessible is your organisation? Enhancing senior leadership accessibility is a strategic opportunity for any business. Rachel Middleton and Emilia Billett examine the role that accessibility can play on an organisation's ability to secure diverse talent by removing obstacles and encouraging inclusivity across the business. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e3KysVNe #Accessibility #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch

It’s not always fun and games … 💭 It’s actually a lots better when you have experience and knowledge to draw from. Knowing when you need to pull back and push forward. I am thankful for today and have the space to discuss a taboo theme of … BURNOUT ☄️ Holding spaces with Young Men and sharing it’s not weak to ask for support or just check-in. These is some much assumption that the younger generations already have the answers and that’s just not right. I do wonder if here on LinkedIn we celebrate all the awareness training and leadership workshops, that’s the underrepresented we are meant to be supporting are will not been given a seat or voice. Fact: it’s not happening and people are still getting left behind. #dei #wellbeing #mentalhealth #workshop #holdingspace #youngmen #millennials #genz #genx

Learning Disability Week 2024 is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible contributions of leaders with learning disabilities. It's crucial to address and dispel misconceptions about learning disabilities, emphasising that they do not hinder one's ability to lead effectively. In this post, we'll explore common types of learning disabilities, celebrate successful leaders who have them, and discuss how inclusive practices can empower diverse leadership. Read the blog post here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eUG9Bn4b #leadership #mentalhealth #learningdisability #learningdisabilityweek2024

#FlashbackFriday to last week’s LEND Leadership Project Presentation night! Graduating trainees presented their projects focusing on their specific discipline. Check out our trainee’s projects here: https://lnkd.in/eqBJ965b #VaLEND #VaLEND #DisabilityResources #DisabilityLeadership

People sometimes view DEI as alienating, even when it is meant to be empowering. Because of this, DEI leaders and programs need to emphasize strategic communication that bridges divides without sacrificing core values! This proves just how adaptable DEI efforts must be. Lasting social progress can be greatly boosted by utilizing language that fosters empathy and understanding. Adaptability within DEI is something we've mastered at Turning Point Leadership Group, and we love to help others do the same! #TurningPointLeadershipGroup #TPLG #DEI #Leadership

This article captured me with the phrase "EDI isn't the problem. Inequality is the problem" and that potentially some of the backlash we have been seeing is the response to broader issues of inequality. The article points to perhaps the next stages of work that are needed with perhaps not the answers at this stage but rather the questions on how to progress. The two that stand out for me and align with inclusive leadership; championed by top management levels, with EDI integrated into the business rather than additive. #EDI #inclusion #leadership #training #development https://buff.ly/466LpcY

Whether DEI is the acronym or other words are substituted, the work remains the same. For organizations navigating backlash, consider these questions before swapping names. 1. Is DEI a part of your culture? 2. Are your customers, employees and community members aligned with the term DEI? 3. Do you operate outside of higher education or state governments that are challenging the use of the term DEI? 4. Have you defined your DEI strategy? 5. Is your leadership team fully supportive of DEI? #DEI #leadership #allyship

Tomorrow is a big day. It's like Christmas for Business. 😁 The Global Leadership Summit is simulcasted all over the world, over a half a million people watch this 2 day summit. I have been to many over the years and always have a bunch of take always and unlike other conferences, the ideas get implemented making us a stronger company, better leaders and a closer work family. We are having several from our team going to watch it offsite as a group. This is a time for reflection, fellowship, collaboration and learning how to be better leaders. It's not to late to get in on the action. https://lnkd.in/gY_gH8qM

🌟 After an insightful Day One of the 10th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit, we are ready to dive into today’s theme: Implement. We're focusing on strengthening the impact of the National Autism Strategy. Leaders will share updates on transformative changes like the Canada Disability Benefit and Disability Tax Credit. A highlight is the panel "Breaking Barriers: Promising Practices for Inclusion in Autism," bringing diverse perspectives on inclusion from frontline services to governance. Attendees will uncover actionable steps and lessons for improvement. Interactive sessions dive into regional autism policies with roundtable discussions, identifying gaps and crafting tailored action plans. Facilitated activities and a keynote will guide in developing actionable measures. We will wrap up with our Community Showcase, a networking session featuring visual displays of lived experiences, community initiatives, and research projects. Let's connect, share insights, and foster collaboration! Discover the full program: https://lnkd.in/dGWMabGq #AutismAcceptance #Autism #Autistic #CALS2024 #NationalAutismStrategy