🗳️ Running for Office? It’s Time to Rethink What Community Engagement Really Means 🗳️ In every election cycle, we see candidates focus on door knocking as the key to reaching voters. But is that really the answer? True leadership is about giving back to the community and making a real difference. Imagine holding a BBQ for families, setting up a bouncy castle for the kids, or handing out turkeys in neighborhoods that need it most. Being there for the community in ways that show real care, real commitment, and real action. When I run for office, you’re going to see a different approach. No empty promises, no division – just bringing people together and making a lasting impact. Because leadership is about building up the community, not just knocking on doors. Let’s show people what true community engagement looks like. It’s time for actual change – the kind that brings people together. #CommunityFirst #RealLeadership #Unity #GivingBack #ActualChange
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🌀 Award-winning facilitator, the OG of remote work, virtual team alchemist, facilitation skills trainer, navigator of differences, presenter and author
I am living proof that creating a sense of community doesn’t have to come from working together under the same roof. I’ve been working remotely from my home office in a small town 35 miles NW of Boston town since I started Guided Insights 30 years ago. There’s not a lot going on here, except for the occasional melodrama at Town Meeting or a stray cow 🐄 that’s blocking traffic. There are no public indoor meeting spaces where people can spontaneously gather to make those serendipitous connections where communities can be born. Building and joining communities can take a lot of time and energy. This remote worker rarely feels lonely, thanks to communities like these: 💒 The only church in town, where dozens of us came together for a veggie potluck dinner this weekend (my spicy Chinese noodles were a big hit!) 👮🏽 Our municipal government, where I do pro bono work like facilitating conversations on behalf our local police department 🏫 The town library, where I am a trustee (for the seventh year) 🌈 Our local United Way, where I have been on the board for three years 👦🏻 The Communities for Restorative Justice, where I am a volunteer facilitator for youthful offenders (for 18+ years) 👉🏻 My local Indivisible Group, which aims to make voting easier for all 🆕 Our town’s newly formed local business owners’ group 🐶 The community of dog-owners, which has a special bond ♠️ My weekly poker group, where I lose way more than I win, but the friendships and snacks still put me ahead overall 📕 My two monthly book clubs 💏 Multiple Chinese Adoptive Parents’ groups 👋🏻 My neighborhood, where I love to host events for new residents 💪🏼 My local gym 🏯 Fellow parents of the pre-school my twins attended (20+ years later, we’re still a tribe) I'd love to hear which communities you gravitate to outside of work? Which give you the most gratification? And which give you the most pleasure? (I have learned that there's not always an overlap!) #communities #communitybuilding #communityorganizing #socialgroups #creatingcommunities #commonthreads
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Francisco Galindo, Assistant Vice President of Public Relations and Stakeholder Engagement at Lincoln Tech Contributed an article "Building Morale and Publicity of Schools Through Volunteerism" "Volunteerism thrives when it's genuine and optional, creating mutual growth for schools, employees, and the community," says Francisco Galindo. The article will also be featured in the forthcoming special print edition of School Management 2024. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gMp9uZ2k #Volunteerism #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityEngagement #CareerEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeWellbeing #PublicRelations #StakeholderEngagement #SkillBuilding #SocialImpact
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What a great way to end this week!! - I recently received this heartfelt testimonial from Chelsea Routhan, the National Operations Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters NZ - This testimonial means the world to me. It underscores the impact ive always hoped I make when blending creativity with compassion in community efforts. - If you're looking to see your organization from a fresh perspective, troubleshoot an immediate problem or amplify your community engagement efforts, let's talk! #CommunityEngagement #CreativeSolutions #BusinessCollaboration #SocialImpact
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President of ASH+LIME | Downtown/neighborhood planner | Public Speaker | Strong Towns Founders Circle | Supporting Third Places
One of the best bottom-up development initiatives anywhere in the country, to my knowledge. The fact that it’s taking place in an historically-disinvested neighborhood of considerable cultural and historic significance makes this work even more important.
Policy & Communications | HBJ 40 Under 40 | I specialize in making the complex simple: Amplifying community voices in the spaces that shape and are shaped by them
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40 Under 40 What a thrill and honor! When I first started Upward Consulting, in November of 2023, I was hesitant and unsure of myself. With the help of numerous supporters, today, I can say that I have tremendously grown as a business owner and professional. Thank you to my family, fellow social change advocates, and the Mainebiz team. Upward Consulting Upward Consulting champions the idea that we can not move upward toward societal betterment through siloed actions. True and long-lasting change requires collaboration and community support. Through grass-roots community engagement practices and community-centered program design, Upward Consulting is committed to creating solutions that foster community empowerment and collaborative social change. #upwardconsulting #communityvoicematters
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💡 Empowering Communities Through Awareness and Connection Making an impact doesn’t require a massive budget—it starts with a simple step. As Miss Wheeling, I’m leveraging local resources and social media to raise awareness and foster community connections. By hosting events like Pen Over Punches at our park pavilion, I’m creating spaces where community members can share their struggles, support each other, and spark change. It’s not about immediate revenue—it’s about building relationships and strengthening our community from the ground up. 💬🌟 Let’s work together to show that even small actions can lead to meaningful impact. 💙 #NowMedia #MissWheeling #CommunityLeadership #PenOverPunches #ImpactfulChange #TogetherWeRise
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I am passionate about improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency through strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.
Community Engagement Matters! Only when we challenge our community leaders with inquisitive questions about the growth and viability of our community will we continue to see the proper growth our community deserves. Each vote deserves an answer to a tough question about smart growth at the local community level. #SmartGrowth #CommunityLeadership #InquisitiveQuestions #LocalChange
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Operations & technology C-level executive | Consultant at Boomer Consulting, Inc. | Change management, Blockchain and M&A expert
While that general definition of community engagement doesn’t reflect Boomer Consulting, Inc.’s mission per se, many of the same principles and outcomes apply. In a sense, community engagement has been a guiding force and core value in the services we’ve offered from the beginning. Three areas always stand out when I consider the advantages that being part of a community brings to my life and work. https://boomer.link/d1t #cpa #accounting #community
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While that general definition of community engagement doesn’t reflect Boomer Consulting, Inc.’s mission per se, many of the same principles and outcomes apply. In a sense, community engagement has been a guiding force and core value in the services we’ve offered from the beginning. Three areas always stand out when I consider the advantages that being part of a community brings to my life and work. https://boomer.link/d1t #cpa #accounting #community
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