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December's Alumni Spotlight: Kari-Jo Koshes! 🌟 HOMETOWN: Sarasota, FL TITLE: Director of Operations COMPANY: DutchCrafters Amish Furniture LEADERSHIP YEAR: 2002 (youth) and 2019 (adult) How do you stay connected with area professionals? - "I stay connected with area professions by being involved. I prioritize attending networking events and educational seminars, joining boards and committees, and volunteering. Also, joining the Leadership Sarasota Alumni Committee and the Leadership Council has helped to strengthen my relationships with old and new connections in the community." What was the most impactful part about the Leadership Sarasota program? - "The most impactful part of the Leadership Sarasota program was getting outside my industry and learning about the other businesses in the area. Each day, Leadership Sarasota provided invaluable information about different organizations in the community that I would not likely connect with if not for the program." What’s the best piece of professional advice you have been given? - "The best professional advice I have received is not to underestimate the power of reflection. We are all busy professionals, and it is often not part of our practice to slow down and reflect on our accomplishments and challenges. Taking the time to reflect has helped me to identify lessons learned and develop applications for future projects."

Unlock the power of purpose-driven board leadership. By prioritizing purpose, promoting equity, and empowering communities, your board can increase its impact and act as a catalyst in the wider ecosystem. https://hubs.ly/Q02DX1Hw0

Changemaker, you can be a steward! Stewardship is taking responsibility as a leader —both people and organizations— to form working relationships to advance equity and well-being in our collective work. Are you ready to become a steward? Check out these resources from our partner Community Commons to get you started: https://bit.ly/3sorTJ9 #stewardship #changemaker #WIN4Equity

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In the journey of leadership, success is best when shared. 👥💪 Let's inspire, uplift, and lead by example. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gAZht6vU #LeadershipMatters #LeadWithPurpose #TeamBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #InspireOthers #SuccessTogether

A few years ago I was completing a nonprofit board leadership program and our facilitators walked us through a very insightful, yet extremely competitive team building exercise. 🏗 We were given marshmallows, spaghetti noodles, and masking tape. The goal - to build the tallest structure...however, we had to have a whole marshmallow at the 🔝 of the structure. Now think of how heavy a marshmallow is, now think of how easy it is to break a single spaghetti noodle🍜. If your structure isn't strong, your marshmallow will fall. Correlate this back to your project/program/initiative/organization. Can you guess what your marshmallow is? 🤔 It's your why, your mission, your values, your impact...it's the reason you do what you do. Here's a solution I'd love to use to help you make sure your marshmallow is well supported. Mind-mapping helps ensure you have a strong structure, process, and plan to keep your marshmallow at the 🔝. Let's have a ☕️ chat so that you can learn more! (Scheduling link below).

🌟 For our latest Leadership Spotlight, we turn the spotlight on the incredible leaders of the Communications & Promotion Committee at CREW Detroit. This dynamic team operates tirelessly behind the scenes, dedicating their time to support other CREW Detroit committees by orchestrating communications for news and events via email and social media. 🚀 Let's hear directly from our committee leaders about why they choose to volunteer their time with CREW Detroit: Amanda Goodspeed | Committee Board Liaison: “When I first joined the AEC industry, CREW gave me a home base to build a network. Within it, I've met some amazing friends and leaders who I continue to look up to and am excited to grow my career alongside. Volunteering in leadership roles within the Detroit chapter has been an awesome experience to propel that energy forward and help other women develop their networks and careers within a dynamic base of regional leaders while also having the opportunity to continue to expand my own skillset and insights. Participating in a chapter committee is an excellent way to grow and stretch yourself, and to share your unique qualities with others on your team to collectively build into our shared industry and markets.” Katie Burlager | Committee Chair: “When I moved to Metro Detroit from Wichita, Kansas, one of the first things I talked to my employer about was which professional organization I should get involved with. I can’t imagine how different my life would look if I hadn’t chosen to join CREW Detroit. CREW has given me a foundation to grow professionally and develop my leadership skills, it’s given me an amazing support system of peers, and it’s challenged me to identify what I would like to see happen in my career. Without a doubt, getting involved with CREW and participating on a committee has been the best decision of my professional career.” Stephanie Meiers | Committee Co-Chair: “Volunteering in a leadership role for CREW Detroit has been an enriching experience. It's not just about the tasks at hand; it's about expanding skills, balancing priorities, and helping others grow. I have gained so much from working with my peers by experiencing a variety of perspectives that I wouldn’t have exposure to in my typical day-to-day.” Join us in celebrating the dedication and passion of these outstanding leaders in shaping the CREW Detroit community! #LeadershipSpotlight #CREWDetroit #VolunteerLeadership #CareerGrowth

Trustworthiness consistently ranks at the top of our wish list for modern leaders. Staying true to principles, walking the talk, and keeping promises are the minimum standards expected. Surprisingly, trustworthiness is intrinsically linked to compassion. Compassion is not straightforward to foster amid the demands of leadership. It’s often the first trait to give way under pressure, as seen in numerous CEO faux-pas exposed on social media. However, there are ways to build compassion, such as engaging in leadership within compassionate settings. Volunteering helps leaders create inclusive cultures, strengthens community bonds, and fosters humility and empathy. Leaders who volunteer develop active listening skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities, which are critical for compassionate leadership. For instance, leaders like Warren Buffett emphasize the transformative power of personal acts of service. Benevity’s Sona Khosla highlights that volunteering brings us closer to our communities, making leaders more compassionate. Ultimately, leadership without compassion is merely resource management. To ensure you lead with compassion, engage in community service. How are you fostering compassion in your leadership journey? #compassion #leadership #trustworthy

HAB’s Board Leadership Development Program (BOLD) was specifically developed and implemented by the avocado industry to attract, inform, educate, and turn out volunteer leaders for our industry’s many boards. It’s the collaboration of this industry that gets things like this done. We can and do act in creating benefits for all of us, it’s one of our major strengths, and creating these future leaders through our own actions is another reason to be confident in our future success – Yes, BOLD brings out the best in all of us.    Click the link below to learn more about the BOLD Program. #HassAvocadoBoard #AvocadoIndustry #HassAvocados #Leadership