Georgetown Pivot Program’s Post

The name change to “Scouting America” is not Boy Scouts of America’s problem, it is corporatism and the DEI mindset from the captured board of directors. Read my latest op-ed in the Concord Monitor. https://lnkd.in/eWiENxC5

The Ladder is Broken. It's Time to Build Your Own. Last week, our Mid New Jersey ATD (Association for Talent Development) Leadership Collective hosted an incredible session with, Michelle Pollack, PCC, CPCC. Her keynote was nothing short of educational, insightful, and empowering—a must-hear for high-achieving women in leadership and anyone supporting their journey. Key Takeaway: Be careful with that ladder. It's definitely broken and it just might be chipping away at your authentic self and potential. If you are out of alignment then it’s time to build your own ladder—only stronger, sturdier, and uniquely yours. My personal "aha" - When you stay in your authenticity, you will eventually build your own ladder, one way or another...and there are different ways to do that. I highly recommend Michelle's thought-provoking keynote for leaders, professionals, and changemakers alike. If you missed it, you missed it! #LeadershipDevelopment #ATD #BuildYourOwnLadder #Empowerment

Another season has come to its conclusion in minor league baseball, at least at my account. I am often asked what do you do in the fall and winter, take numerous vacations? The short answer is no. While we are not working 15+ hour days, 7 days per week as we are in season, we go right back to work analyzing what worked well, and what we need to improve upon for next year. I admit, after a monster week to conclude our regular season, I slept in this morning until 9 am, but now, IT IS TIME!!!!! Work remains to be done, helping and assisting other accounts still playing or in the playoffs, working diligently to partner with new teams and organizations that are seeking meaningful change and a dramatic paradigm shift in the custom focused experience among others. We don't rest on our laurels, it is time to dig in, work harder to cultivate new relationships with our partners who seek an unmatched and unrivaled guest experience. If your organization across collegiate or professional sports and entertainment is looking to enhance its operations, including putting the focus back on the guest experience, we should talk. Better yet, you talk, we listen. You're our partner in the truest sense of the word and we want to hear how we can help you achieve a dynamic, customer focused operation. We have some great ideas, however, we want to hear and understand your vision before adding any input. Reach out today, let's chat. https://lnkd.in/eWWvVV2P #letsgo #strengthandhonor #partnership #relentless #guestfocus

In the second of a three-part series, I talked with some of the states top small-school talent on their why and a bit on their recruitment and upcoming seasons. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gaKkygZU

How to Get the Most Out of Your Relationship with a Career Sponsor Career sponsorship, or the tactical moves a leader makes on behalf of junior talent, is essential for advancement to senior leadership. There are times when sponsorship relationships form naturally — but more often than not, they simply don’t. In this article, the author shares four strategies that caree sponsorees can use to maintain momentum in synthetic sponsorship pairings. #CareerDevelopment #AICCareers #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment

Today, we have our #SpotlightOn Ben Dowling ! We took part in an engaging fireside panel with Ben, Deputy CEO of Unloc and former Portsmouth City Council Councillor, as part of the The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) Empowering Young Changemakers event at Mettricks Guildhall. Ben shared his inspiring journey from co-founding Unloc at the age of 19 to becoming a key figure in local politics. He discussed the importance of young people getting involved in politics, even if their passions lie elsewhere, and what it really means to be a changemaker in today’s world. Key takeaways from the panel included: Why young people should consider politics, even if they have other career interests. How changemaking in politics is all about creating positive, impactful change. Practical steps for young people to get started in politics This event is just one example of the collaboration between the Business and IP Centre Southampton, Southampton and The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) to inspire and support the next generation of leaders in Southampton and beyond. #YouthLeadership #Changemakers #Politics #BIPCSouthampton #RSA #SocialImpact #Unloc #SouthamptonEvents

Major League Baseball embraces equality in the workplace by updating historic records to include those set by Negro League players.  Significant records, including ones by Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Mickey Mantle, have been replaced by statistics earned by players from the Negro Leagues. At Arizona Employee Advocates, we understand that discrimination in the workplace can take many forms and affect individuals in all professions. On May 29, 2024, Major League Baseball made a historic decision to incorporate Negro League stats into the official record books, highlighting the importance of recognizing and rectifying past injustices. This decision resonates beyond the baseball diamond, emphasizing the need for equality in all workplaces, including those that don’t fit the traditional 9 to 5 mold. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/g9EHwdnv #ArizonaEmployeeAdvocates #WorkplaceEquality #MLB #NegroLeagues #BaseballHistory #CivilRights #EqualOpportunity #SportsEquality #DiscriminationAwareness #ArizonaSports #BlackLivesMatter #HistoricalJustice #SatchelPaige #JoshGibson #JackieRobinson #InclusionMatters #ArizonaLaw #EmploymentLaw #WrongfulTermination #LegalAdvocacy

* NED Opportunities * with Sport for Confidence CIC. We're on the look out for up to 4 outstanding humans who would like to contribute to our mission around inclusion in sport and physical activity. Please have a look at the recruitment pack enclosed here which includes some positive testimonials from two of our outgoing NEDs. We have some specific superpowers that we're looking for in the Boardroom (Legal, Employment Law, Insight / Academia), but we're also open to explore brilliant humans who believe in what we're doing. As a growing CIC with big ambitions, we retain a 'family business' mentality and set of values, and we recognise that there are some big challenges ahead (not least ESG, public finances, recruitment). What we do recognise though, and need help with, is continuing to build a high performing boardroom to match the high performing executive - not always an easy balance. If you'd like to know more, please holler; if you know people who might fit the bill, tag them in; if you love what we do, please amplify this post; and if you're in the business of offering constructive thoughts on how we're going about this, feedback continues to be a gift! Jake Turner Dan Black Jamie Hooper Stuart Palma Vicci Wells Dr Amy-Jo Lynch, PhD Toby Roy Katie Lewis #PlayYourPart #NED #Boardroom

Had blast being on the panel (see my 37 seconds post :) Loved being with students and panelists and the Cornell Women's Hockey Team and coaches-more pics tomorrow! We discussed the future of PWHL and the CBA for the players- first one in hockey. Brianne Jenner was a champ! So proud of my fellow (much younger alum). She went out on the ice after the talk with the team. She's a great role model for the players :) My take on the CBA is that it is a start but just having a CBA isn't what it is all about. The CBA should take care of ALL of the PWHL athletes. Change is slow. I caution the athletes on: 1.) the 8 year length of the CBA. 2.) The disproportionate salaries-Inaugural top athletes for three years tie up the bulk of the wealth in the salary cap 3.) History tells us that this is not the first time a sport has gotten $100MM (soccer got it in 1999) Other points: 4.) Are women really leading in the C suite/Leadership roles when we have 50% men in head coaching seats-and 33% of the GMs 5.) There is a clause in the CBA that says No strikes during the CBA-8 years NO POWER. Again, great start- but pushing for equity and empowerment for ALL women athletes is what it's all about for an OG pioneer ;)

Following the King's Speech earlier this month, #TeamSPB explores the view from Australia, which is bringing in the Fair Work Act on 26 August 2024! Learn more below!