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I, too, am very excited to introduce this first episode of our new video series, "Conversations with Kerry and Kim." Kim Berney-Brooke and I represent different (at least two) generations of Organizational Psychologists with experience as internal and external consultants. Since Kim and I first met about a year and a half ago, we have had many conversations about the numerous challenges/learning opportunities that leaders and others are currently confronting in their work and personal lives. We've discussed issues such as the paradoxical demands of leadership, the importance of belonging and connection, vulnerability, psychological work contracts, coping with and preventing stress and burnout, learning from experience, learning "how to learn", and many more. Throughout these many discussions, we've been struck by how often these challenges were present amid major changes throughout the past 50 years (and undoubtedly throughout history). I have often found myself thinking and even saying aloud, "I'm surprised at how much we know, yet how little we've learned" from our past experiences. "Kim and I hope you'll listen to our first foray into sharing a series of these conversations with you. Please follow the link in Kim's post below. Share your thoughts with us in the comments. We promise to learn from our experience as we go, AND, we value your wise (and kind) input as we proceed.

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This is a special episode of Let's Do The Right Thing, remembering and celebrating the joyous wisdom of Suki Thompson. We didn't want to let today pass without marking the significant contribution she made to the industry, so please enjoy this extract from our conversation, recorded November 2022 and introduced by Adam Hopkinson. https://lnkd.in/evCpwQg3

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” President of the Value-Based Care Alliance at Serviam Care Network Alan Fairbanks highlights the importance of working alongside each other in the senior living industry on this episode of VERSED. https://lnkd.in/gPvCaTcp

When Aaron Kohrs invited me to be on his podcast, Change Cafe, I was excited to join and tell my story. However, the story that came out was different from the story I've told so many times in the past, which while true, is not, ultimately, very deep. Change requires courage and energy. In this episode, I dive more into how I was able to make the changes I did verses simply describing the changes and the subsequent impacts. Check it out if you're interested.

Our June issue is HERE, including lots of options for your summer nights, from outdoor dining and night hikes to concerts and movies under the stars. In addition, read how local leaders helped turn #Juneteenth into a community-wide celebration, how true believers keep the beat of jazz and support musicians, and how #privatebarrel options are changing how we drink, and so much more!

In this episode, we will explore the importance of empathy and dialogue. We will discuss how empathy allows us to understand and connect with others on a deeper level, fostering compassion and understanding. Through meaningful dialogue, we can bridge divides, break down barriers, and find common ground, leading to positive change and a more inclusive society. Join us!

You don't need to wait until you feel motivated to explore your motivation. There's a motivational map with your name on it! Talk to us and you can learn how motivational mapping makes the invisible visible. This means making the 'invisible' force of motivation both visible and measurable. And what you can measure, you can expand, improve, and harness. #motivation

I have been waiting for the right moment to post this message and after the last 48 hours, now is the right time. Your marginalized and multicultural communities are suffering. Most of us who were born here are now suffering from an identity crisis and a belonging crisis. I urge you to check in on your colleagues and make sure that they take 5. They may look OK but they are not. Let us remember that diversity and inclusion are not mere buzzwords or checkboxes on an agenda. They are living, breathing concepts that require genuine care, understanding, and action. By encouraging an atmosphere of empathy and compassion, we can create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Over these months, we have witnessed the power of our convictions as we engage in impactful boycotts. By supporting local businesses and rejecting those that fail to align with our values, we are not only reshaping the market but also shifted the spotlight onto the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. As we continue down this transformative path, let us remember that the true power lies within us – within our collective to bring change, within our ability to lead by example, a world that embraces compassion. I encourage you to watch the below video, it is a powerful message, I have watched it a few times since Christmas. I also encourage you to google Harrison Ford's aka Indiana Jones 😉 2019 Climate message which is equally as powerful. Thank you https://lnkd.in/e4UDDHHH

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