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Things I Said THIS WEEK: I always think it’s so interesting that we celebrate on July 4th. We don’t celebrate the ratification of the Constitution. We don’t celebrate the day the first shots were fired, the day the Cornwall surrendered, or the day the treaty was signed. We celebrate the day we DECLARED our freedom. Declarations matter. Me: I’m actually very pragmatic. Friend: That’s what all bloodthirsty people say. It makes a difference when you say yes. Everything isn’t done but you’re IN. And things start to move in you and around you. Commit. Beginning has more power than you know. I hate newsletters. Teams matter because on a good team someone else sees what you cannot, does what you cannot, IS what you cannot be. Too many of us are trying to be all of it. Failing because we can’t see it. And missing the chance to build something great. When I met you, you were working 12-18 hour days regularly and most weekends. And it was never enough. Now you have a life. A stable, healthy business. You got a dog for Pete’s sake! Sometimes we don’t see how far we’ve come unless there is someone around who has seen it first-hand. There are different kinds of freedom. Being free of the ugly, harsh, unreasonable, unfair, and mostly not-useful voice in your head is a way bigger deal than most people realize. “You have been a pivotal. One of the three or four most important people in my life.” — Client #leadership #professionaldevelopment

Let’s rethink our national holidays. Some ideas: 1. Move Memorial Day (to May 30, July 3, or Nov 11) to restore its meaning. 2. Get rid of Columbus Day and Presidents Day. 3. Establish a new holiday: National Day of Service. Gift article: https://wapo.st/3UUOVBE

The Cuyahoga County Human Service Chamber will be joining the ranks of well-established chambers in Franklin and Hamilton counties. Learn what human service chambers are currently doing in Ohio and what services they provide: https://lnkd.in/exw7GWi4 | Jason Kluk-Barany

🥳Congratulations to Roberta Metsola in being re-elected as President of the European Parliament! 💪Bioenergy Europe is looking forward to work with you in building a more #prosperous, #innovative and #sustainable EU. 🤔How? With our three steps towards the #energytransition https://lnkd.in/dAjK3vqq

In their collaborative endeavours within the men's behaviour space, Comunicare has praised WACOSS for their consistent engagement in celebratory behaviour and utilisation of power and control tactics. This association, however, exhibits bias by unfairly excluding Aboriginal Community Controlled Organizations (ACCOs) such as the Aboriginal Males Healing Centre (AMHC) from opportunities to deliver culturally appropriate, trauma-informed residential healing and well-being services for Aboriginal males in the Pilbara region. The lack of inclusion has resulted in Communicare's establishment of a monopoly in the residential men's behaviour change sector in Western Australia through its "breathing space" program. Simultaneously, WACOSS continues to offer steadfast support and advocacy. It is foreseeable that the influential standing of WACOSS and Communicare as powerbrokers with the current government will secure substantial funding for the "breathing space" program while numerous ACCOs, such as the AMHC, struggle to obtain support. The prevailing stereotype perpetuates the notion that Aboriginal men eschew tea consumption and that black male leadership is often misinterpreted as "angry," even though our passion is primarily focused on addressing human rights violations. Furthermore, when we assert expertise on objective and subjective matters, we are unjustly labelled as "emotional and toxic." These actions are indicative of the utilisation of white vulnerability tactics to stifle and discredit black male knowledge while simultaneously positioning white female and male individuals as the ultimate authorities. Establishing environments that facilitate uninhibited self-expression and recognition of individuals for their expertise and contributions is a pivotal step toward fostering a more inclusive and just society. Through candid discourse, education, and advocacy, we can confront preconceptions and endeavour to comprehend and honour the varied experiences and identities of all individuals. Open dialogue, education, and advocacy are indispensable tools for confronting biases and embracing diverse human experiences and identities. Through these concerted efforts, we can strive towards a society where diversity is not merely tolerated but actively celebrated.

Can we rethink holidays? For those close to me, you know how much I appreciate Daniel Pink's research. Check out the perspective on the history of Memorial Day and a different way to reinvigorate its meaning and purpose. https://lnkd.in/dfranQs4

Flagging this for those who have an interest in public service as part of the broader "Team North Carolina"... As North Carolina Governor-Elect Josh Stein prepares to take office in January, he and his bipartisan transition team are focused on identifying immensely talented people who represent the full diversity of this state and who are committed to helping build North Carolina's future. Specifically, they are seeking public-spirited leaders to join in key roles across state agencies, the Governor’s Office, and the hundreds of state Boards and Commissions to which the Governor makes appointments. Agency leadership roles that are being prioritized include: * Agency Secretaries * Deputy Secretaries * General Counsels * Policy Directors * Legislative Liaisons * Communications Directors Governor's Office staff roles that are also being prioritized include: * Policy * Communications * Legislative Affairs * Public Engagement * Intergovernmental Affairs * Legal If you're ready to contribute to the future of North Carolina, you can learn more at https://lnkd.in/eRRAnvCm.

I have read that to retire at four-star grade, a general must have at least three years of satisfactory active duty service in that grade. Can General Mark Milley's last period of service be termed satisfactory or honorable if he accepts a pardon for actions during that period? Should his pardon not mean he should be reduced to three-star rank?

Flagging this for those who have an interest in public service as part of the broader "Team North Carolina"... As North Carolina Governor-Elect Josh Stein prepares to take office in January, he and his bipartisan transition team are focused on identifying immensely talented people who represent the full diversity of this state and who are committed to helping build North Carolina's future. Specifically, they are seeking public-spirited leaders to join in key roles across state agencies, the Governor’s Office, and the hundreds of state Boards and Commissions to which the Governor makes appointments. Agency leadership roles that are being prioritized include: * Agency Secretaries * Deputy Secretaries * General Counsels * Policy Directors * Legislative Liaisons * Communications Directors Governor's Office staff roles that are also being prioritized include: * Policy * Communications * Legislative Affairs * Public Engagement * Intergovernmental Affairs * Legal If you're ready to contribute to the future of North Carolina, you can learn more at https://lnkd.in/eRRAnvCm. #NorthCarolina #PublicService

In this episode of Up Close, we examine the race for New York's 16th Congressional District between incumbent Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer.