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Why do I still do it?! After 37 years in the game, you might think I'm having a midlife crisis, but really, I'm just taking a moment to appreciate how far we've come. It all started back in 1986 at Bumpers Farm, Chippenham, with a small office supplies firm. Since then, it's been a journey of growth and passion, moving from basic stationery to comprehensive commercial Design and Build. *Three Key Lessons I've Learned:* 👉 Adaptability: Transitioning from stationery to design required constant learning and adaptation. 👉 Community: Building relationships and sharing successes has been crucial for growth. 👉 Passion: Staying passionate about creating spaces where creativity flourishes and productivity thrives keeps me motivated every day. So, that's my story. But enough about me - what's been your biggest lesson in your career journey so far?

🌟 Meet Joanna L. Thompson, Ph.D., one of our inspiring career mentors at LEAF! 🌱💼 Through her mentorship at LEAF, Joanna stays connected to the younger generation and the transformations they are leading. Sharing her experiences from both higher education and corporate roles, she’s shown students that a career path doesn’t have to be linear—it's okay to take unexpected turns along the way. ✨ “As a first-generation Black/Latina woman, giving back to young people is deeply meaningful. I didn’t have much mentorship when I started my career, so becoming a career mentor at LEAF felt like a powerful way to help others navigate these milestones.” Joanna’s advice for new mentors? 📌 “Be flexible! Conversations may go off-topic, but that’s where some of the most impactful connections and learnings happen.” Join Joanna and others who are empowering first-generation students to pursue their dreams and embrace every twist in their journey. 🌟 Become a mentor today and make a difference 👉 bit.ly/ced-volunteer

I can't express strongly enough how important Jesse Cole's mantra of Fans First should be incorporated in how we interact with donors and how admissions should interact with prospective students and families in the private educational sector. You may have the best glossy brochures or produced videos, but they all fall short on the personal interactions you have with your donors and families. These interactions are game changers. They are the difference between getting a gift or having a student enroll in your school. The student ambassador who connects with a child during a visit to campus or taking the time to have coffee with a new parent and sharing personally the incredible impact giving has on your school - moves mountains. If you haven't taken a moment to check out Fans First or check out the Savanah Bananas - you should make it your summer reading. It's a game changer.

This speech and video is a Master Class in how executives and leaders should communicate with their people. And build their brands at the same time. What about this speech resonated with you?

Ever wonder what Newfield grads are doing out in the world after they’ve completed the program? Check out the Newfield Grad Spotlight. In this spotlight, we’re shining the light on Ashish Kothari, who graduated from Newfield in 2019. Ashish is an executive coach, author, consultant, and founder of Happiness Squad. His mission is to “launch a happiness revolution touching a billion+ lives over the next 20 years and help them live with more joy, health, love, and meaning. Watch the full interview!

My favorite part about coming into the office is getting to connect with my fellow summer associates and getting to meet new people around the office. Everyone is great! - Brandon Ranieri #IntellectualProperty #IP #SummerAssociateTakeover 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘉𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩!

Ever wonder what Newfield grads are doing out in the world after they’ve completed the program? Check out the Newfield Grad Spotlight. In this spotlight, we’re shining the light on Ashish Kothari, who graduated from Newfield in 2019. Ashish is an executive coach, author, consultant, and founder of Happiness Squad. His mission is to “launch a happiness revolution touching a billion+ lives over the next 20 years and help them live with more joy, health, love, and meaning. Watch the full interview!

I started Quandary because I wanted to provide a service to clients in our space that was of higher quality than anyone else. At the time, I noticed that the low-code space was underdeveloped. There were a lot of lifestyle businesses providing inferior services to clients even though the owners were satisfied with the level of service their teams provided. But there weren’t a lot of firms running like enterprise organizations with layers of management, more accountability, and a more uniform service. I knew that the clients would benefit from a higher level of service and set off to build a business that provided that. That’s why I built Quandary and why we saw success quickly. There’s nothing wrong with running a lifestyle business. However, some businesses need more than that. They need a team of strategic consultants with a deeper bench and a clear process. They have more at stake. Maybe they’re in a more competitive space, or they’re seeing customers radically shift demands, or they’re under pressure to cut operational costs with tech. Either way, they come to us because we provide a consistent, high-level experience over and over again. It’s why I started Quandary. And it’s why we’re still here.

“Knowing Something” M&A in a Minute ⏰— M&A & The Road Not Taken🍁 Every kid dreams about who and what they want to be when they grow up. What about you? What were your dreams? Here were a few of mine ⬇️ Astronaut Physicist (yes, I had an awesome lab in my basement!) Shortstop for the Yankees Olympic Rifle Shooting Champion Neurosurgeon (think Derek Shepherd from Grey’s Anatomy!) Investment Banker (or whatever Edward Lewis—Richard Gere’s character in Pretty Woman—did to get that “corners like it’s on rails” Lotus and the crazy penthouse at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel) M&A Lawyer? The crazy thing is that I was 💯 sure that each of those wildly different paths was MY perfect path. But just like Robert Frost recounts for us in his iconic poem “The Road Not Taken,” way leads on to way and it’s hard for me now to reconstruct all the twists and turns that led me to where I am today. So I’ll just say I’m pretty thankful for the journey and all the amazing people and memories along the way. And yeah, I’m thankful that I somehow ended up doing something I enjoy and that makes my life interesting and (mostly!) fun. Here are a few reasons why ⬇️ ✅ I get to work with really smart, creative, and engaged people like Talar ☘️ Herculian Coursey Esq., CIPP/US, CIPM, SHRM on things that are important and really matter. ✅ It demands everything I’ve got in terms of creativity, teamwork, and intensity of effort. ✅ Every deal is different and I’m never really bored—well, most of the time anyway! ✅ People care about what I think and delivering practical advice isn’t always easy but makes a difference. ✅ Sometimes I get to play quarterback and sometimes I’m just blocking and tackling…but it’s always fun being on the field. ✅ It’s a steep mountain to climb with a lot of frustration and fear along the way—but “wow” what a view! And so this holiday week, as you look back on your own winding path, I hope you find more than a few things to be thankful for. Victoria, Connor, and I wish you a super great, safe, and really happy Thanksgiving 🦃! _________ If you’re enjoying “Knowing Something” M&A in a Minute ⏰, ring the 🔔 so you don’t miss any new content (including new posts in the “Knowing Something” M&A Series). #mergersandacquisitions #deals #lawyering

When I first joined Hostinger, I was unsure about what I really wanted to be. There were a lot of career opportunities and jobs that I had explored previously, and I thought this would just be another stepping stone towards something bigger 🤔 Who knew it would turn out that I've been working here for 5 years? 🎉 Yes, you read it correctly. It's been a meaningful 5-year ride at Hostinger International, and I couldn't be more grateful; I get to explore different roles and functions that help me nurture my passion along the way. Is this what job fulfillment feels like? I believe so 🤗 Surrounded by amazing colleagues throughout my journey, I've managed to learn a lot of things ranging from professional skills to personal traits from many people who have shaped who I am today. Every day, I learn something new, making my day-to-day work always feel like the first day 😄 Don't get me wrong, it's not always "up, up, up." There were also moments of "down, down, down." However, I'm glad that the culture we embody here trains us to be resilient, responsible, supportive, and empathetic 🙌 Innovating and making mistakes are our gateways to learning something new. We are having fun by reflecting on our achievements and areas of improvement 📈 ⏳ It's true that "time flies when you're having fun!" ⏳ I'm having fun by learning new things from other people, opening books that always remind me of my first-day experience, and growing by the "Learn and be Curious" principle 📚 🎓 However, we also cannot deny the fact that it's not the company that pushes us to be better, but it's our own selves who decide. The company is there to accommodate, but we decide our own paths, behaviors, work & life principles that will lead us to our goals. I'm happy that the company always supports us in many ways possible to help us achieve our goals 🤝 So, have you decided which path you want to take? If you want to experience the joy of growth that I've experienced, join https://lnkd.in/gtgfKHfX, and let's have fun together! 😉