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193 items found for ""What I learned at Holden""

  • On grief and representation: Three ways to be more inclusive

    And I realized what I had lost in my life. Representation. I also carry the privilege of being deeply loved by my parents from birth, no matter what I looked like I understand what it’s like to not see yourself represented in the world. I am a better and stronger person because of what I have endured in my life. Learn what is helpful and harmful from the communities themselves.

  • Wendy Horng Brawer, Intune Collective: Transforming leaders and company culture

    This week I interview Wendy Horng Brawer, cofounder and chief of learning and innovation for Intune Collective I was excited to learn that we both lived in Japan when we were younger. Wisdom book: Every week they ask themselves what they are learning from each other and from their clients “You’re learning in front of your team. You're going to make mistakes. To learn more, visit www.wendyhorngbrawer.com.

  • From childhood newspaper to founding two companies and becoming a media expert

    and this English major/entrepreneur started a family newspaper to keep his whole family up to date on what This week on the Finding Fertile Ground podcast, I interview Gresham Harkless, Jr., founder of CEO Blog Nation and Blue 16 Media, and host of the I AM CEO Podcast + CEO Chat Podcast. But he had to learn it all on his own, because each of the companies he went to, he lacked mentors. As a podcaster for justice, I stand with my sisters from the Women of Color Podcasters Community.

  • Creating a welcoming environment for Muslim People

    Here are 12 key strategies to consider: Educate yourself: Learn about Islam, its practices, and common Respect and learn about Ramadan: During Ramadan (March 10-April 9, 2024), devout Muslims fast from food Speak out against what’s happening in Gaza and be aware that 99 percent of people in Gaza are Muslim. I attended a storytelling event during Ramadan with The Immigrant Story. What can you do to create welcoming spaces for Muslim people wherever you go?

  • A Message for Graduates and Those Who Love Them

    When I graduated from college with a B.A. in English, I had no clue what I would end up doing. When I returned to Oregon, I still didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. But when that golden ring appeared before me, I grabbed it. In the 34 years since I graduated from college, this is what I’ve learned: You have time. I help people discover what makes them special and help them share that with the world.

  • P3 Consulting: Ozzie Gonzalez, from junkyard dreamer to urban ecologist

    “From a very early age I learned that if I wanted to have anything…I couldn't ask my parents for money And what I mean by that is I care about how it's cooked. I care about how it's grown. I care about how it's transported and in all those instances what I'm really looking for is a chain of That's what I look for first.” I asked Ozzie what’s next in his life after working as an urban ecologist, architect, dad and husband

  • In praise of stay-at-home dads (and one in particular)

    And so began his 23 years as a stay-at-home dad to what would become our three amazing sons. I’m incredibly grateful we can lean on each other and support each other through everything. What’s unique about our family is that none of us are wallflowers. I could not have accomplished half of what I’ve done in my career without Mike’s ongoing, abiding support What is your organization doing to foster and support stay-at-home dads?

  • Twelve communication tips to bolster your job hunt

    Here's what I've learned from extensive years of hiring, job hunting in my 50s, and the recruiting process Describe your job experience in terms of what you accomplished, not what your responsibilities were. and "what can I do to make my resume and cover letter stronger?" And understand your audience! Google yourself to see what's out there on the Internet about you. Learn three easy ways to improve your online presence in my "Sparkle in Your Bio" guide.

  • Your acronyms are excluding people

    Before I started working in the environmental consulting industry, I never paid much attention to acronyms They put the onus on the new person to ask what “EBG” means, preventing an open dialogue of ideas and It’s hard enough to learn this bizarre, complicated language without acronyms getting in the way of understanding They impede understanding…especially if you don’t know what they mean. Unless you’re up to speed with racial and social justice, you might not know what that means.

  • The Try Guys Try Out Inclusive Leadership during a Crisis

    When my son sent a family text about the crisis enfolding the “Try Guys,” he was impressed I knew about What’s the crisis? The three other guys learned Ned was having an affair with one of their employees. I applaud the Try Guys for acting immediately on bad behavior and being transparent about it. I translate technical, complex, and lackluster language into accessible, dynamic, story-driven text.

  • Leslie Batchelder: Childhood trauma and abuse made her resilient

    As a podcaster for justice, I stand with my sisters from the Women of Color Podcasters Community. She went sober in her 20s when she saw what addiction had done to her parents. Fast forward several decades later, Leslie earned her Ph.D. in German cultural studies and became a professor She talks about her mental health challenges and how she’s learned the value of medication. We help organizations and people discover what makes them special and help them share that with the world

  • Joel Makower, GreenBiz: Helping Business move the needle on The world's most pressing challenges

    I asked Joel about what he sees in his crystal ball for a variety of pressing issues: climate change and rising temperatures, plastic waste, his three wishes for the future, and what he has learned a long I think a lot of people are afraid to do that.” I turn lackluster, jargon-filled, or technical prose into clear dynamic narrative. As a podcaster for justice, I stand with my sisters from the Women of Color Podcasters Community.

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