Winston Churchill Trust (Australia)’s Post

What an enlightening article.

Thank you so much for the partnership Washington Workforce Association for your work to advance the Community Reinvestment Plan Workforce Strategies that are making an impact. State-Funded IDAs (Individual Development Accounts): Washington’s Community Reinvestment Project (CRP) reintroduces state-supported IDAs, offering low-income individuals matched savings up to $10,000 for education, homeownership, and business development. Similar to investments in neighboring states like Oregon and California, enhancing economic mobility and stability by providing essential financial tools to build long-term assets. Focus on Underemployment: The CRP and Poverty Reduction Workgroup are driving a shift in Washington’s workforce system to address underemployment alongside unemployment. Programs like the EcSA Career Accelerator provide financial incentives, job training, financial coaching, and asset-building opportunities, integrating diverse services to support long-term financial stability and prevent economic crises. Small Business Grant Program: Washington’s CRP launched its first Small Business Grant Program, focusing on equitable economic development for underserved communities. Engaging over 820 Black, Latine, and Tribal-owned businesses, the program offers grants, workforce development support, and subsidized training for hiring and skills development. Business Navigators assist with resources to drive operations growth, promote good-paying careers, and dismantle systemic barriers, fostering economic stability and job creation in historically marginalized communities.

With every conference, Guineans Succeeding in America GSA continues to shape the narrative for a generation of leaders determined to bridge gaps and lift each other higher, embodying what it truly means to succeed together. https://lnkd.in/eFg6cyYb

Lots of wonderful things happening at The Samuel D. Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice (Proctor Institute) this past quarter!! Check them out! And huge thanks to our staff, funders, and partners!! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d4TKRpkG

The community development finance industry is at an inflection point. Challenging, yes. Volatile, yes. But also ripe with opportunity. Read about President and CEO Harold Pettigrew, Jr.'s first year at OFN, in his own words. #LetsGetToWork #CDFIs #EconomicJustice #ClimateJustice

With strong leadership and a clear vision you are limitless in what you, as an organization, can achieve. Greatly appreciate having these two visionaries guiding the direction of @RCMA now and into our future. #RCMA #WhereFaithMeets #EventProfs #CharmCity

“I did not feel I had a choice. That was what was expected of me as a paratrooper.” The heartfelt words of one of only 10 living recipients of the Victoria Cross.   Having had the privilege of serving for over two decades in one of the world’s highest performing military organisations, I have often reflected on what drives individuals and teams to high performance. The core of sustained success, for me, lies in the intricate social dynamics between leaders and followers in pursuit of a shared objective. But what compels one to willingly follow? The answer is multifaceted, yet the quote above speaks volumes, as it brings to life one of the most basic of human instincts; the need to belong.   Inspired by the reflections of this VC-winning soldier, I seek to explore ‘The Power and Perils of Belonging’ in this year’s Starling Compendium.   The Compendium is widely considered the ‘go-to’ publication for the governance and supervision of cultural, behavioural, and other nonfinancial risks in the financial services industry. Sincere thanks to Stephen J. Scott and the Starling team for the opportunity to offer my thoughts. I confess to a dose of imposter syndrome sitting alongside such distinguished fellow contributors.   A full PDF of the Compendium can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dYuypi8c. To access in full, just sign up for a free ‘Observer’ account.   As always, my thanks to the leading voices whose thoughts shaped this paper: Robert Sapolsky, David Berreby, Amy Edmondson, Timothy R. Clark, Robin Dunbar, Stan McChrystal, Tracey Camilleri, Samantha Rockey, (and their great book ‘The Social Brain’), David Patrikarakos, David Silverman, Tantum Collins, Christopher Fussell, Owen Eastwood, Sarah C., 🇬🇧 Centre for Army Leadership, David R. Samson, Max Beilby (Citi), Diane Vaughan, Henri Tajfel, John Turner, Edward O. Wilson, Phil Jackson and the ever-inspirational Viktor Frankl. #followership #leadership #highperformance

Happy Independence Day, Today, we celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave. Let's honor the visionaries who fought for our liberty and shaped our nation's destiny. #HealthcareSuccess #PatientGeneration #MedicalMarketing #MedicalPracticeGrowth #SerV #Consulting

Kudos to Anthony Carnevale ... among the finest editorial contributors to "The New England Journal of Higher Education" @nebhe. I often quote the first piece I worked on as #NEJHE editor with him (when the journal was called "Connection"). In that piece, titled "Work Smarts, Life Smarts," https://lnkd.in/e8cvDQ4A, he noted: "Postsecondary education is about more than dollars and cents. It does more than provide foot soldiers for the American economy. Postsecondary education, more than K-12 education, has intrinsic as well as extrinsic value. College educators also have cultural and political missions to ensure that there is an educated citizenry that can continue to defend and promote our democratic ideals. ..." https://lnkd.in/eamUXd73

Talk about good timing: our white paper was published just in time for Women's History Month! Thrilled to be part of a powerhouse team of intelligent women leaders who worked so diligently on this paper, "Empowering Tomorrow's Female Leaders: Unveiling the Core Ingredients for Fostering Women's Pathways to Leadership." It's designed to ignite change and empower others! Here's to breaking barriers, inspiring others, and creating a more inclusive world. More to come from this amazing subcommittee. https://lnkd.in/ee-Ax_Um #WomenEmpowerment #ChangeMakers #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork"