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I promise I'll post about my actual job (we have a new video to share about Mainframe mod and GenAI!) but as summer winds to a close I wanted to share a charity opportunity related to Golf: https://lnkd.in/g2i6mqfG Ultimately this is about helping kids lead healthier lives and is related to the amazing work that Jack and Barbara Nicklaus have done across the world to help kids heal and thrive with their Play Yellow initiative. My Wife Ashley and her colleague Kelli are going to play 72 holes of golf in one day and they are going to make it rain birdies. If you have a bit of a gambling mindset, you can make a donation based on the number of birdies they're going to make. You can also make an up-front donation. Note that this is focused on Colorado - ask your local pro if something is happening near you! Why is this on LinkedIn? Two reasons - first - this is really the only social media I do. I do so little I don't know if this actually counts as social media. Second - having married a professional golfer I've learned a lot about golf that has surprised me. Watching Ashley and her friends and colleagues navigate a male-dominated world (5% of PGA professionals are women. 5%!) is in many ways a clearer lens to the same challenges we see in technology. The backlash we've seen in some pockets of the world against fostering inclusion - one person's opinion here - ignores the reality that a diversity of thought and opinion makes teams better. Here's a golf example - when you're taking a golf lesson, you are incredibly vulnerable and it can be intimidating - no single approach works for everyone. Finding a coach that resonates with you (and this can be especially hard for women coming to the game, or children wanting to learn) is critical to your experience. There is not a long line to draw between this phenomenon and what we see in technology as leaders, mentors and peers. Also, golf is fundamentally a game of integrity - I've seen remarkable examples of leadership and integrity on the course (look up "Sahith Theegala penalty" for an unbelievable example recently) and again it reminds me of all the things we try to do as leaders and professionals in business. I've always liked the phrase "integrity is what happens when no one is looking" and if golf can help me and others to model that, there's more to the game than I thought. Let me close by saying - for those in the Northern Hemisphere - enjoy the last gasps of summer, whatever brings you outside to do so!

🚨🚨LAST CALL🚨🚨 Fundraiser ends at 5pm today‼️ If you haven’t had a chance to check out the pop-up shop now’s the time. No purchase necessary just a simple share to help reach as many individuals in hopes to us meeting our goal. There’s also an option to donate popcorn to essential workers. #NCDAC #probation #parole #postrelease #probationparole #fundraiser #nc #communitysupervision #communitycorrections #corrections #communitysafety #reentry #lawenforcement #criminaljustice #criminaljusticereform #criminaljusticesystem

Youth who meet regularly with their mentors are: 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking. (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters) Will you help? #kidsfirst #mentoring #helpingothers

Crisis, such as the tragic fires in and around Ruidoso, reveal the character of people and businesses. Such as the extreme leadership of MATI’s Godfrey Enjady working tirelessly with friends, such as PVT’s James Meyers, to restore vital communications within and outside of their own service areas. Or the local businesses working together to meet the needs of those impacted. Local businesses matter and will be there when needed. I so appreciate the efforts of PVT’s employees organizing this effort to bring supplies to those in need. Chris & Tabitha Davis , Cassie Florez , Daniel Rodriguez, SHRM-CP and Ross Horner.

Keys to a good AED program in a school: ✅ AED within 3 minutes of all locations ✅Trained Responders ✅ Emergency Action Plan (that is drilled) ✅ Maintenance Plan

Strategizing how to overcome donor fatigue can be difficult. The #SliceSquad had to get creative by finding a way to evoke emotion in audiences and make them take the next step to Converted Attention. Scroll through to see how we did it:

I believe that our greatest investment is not in road and bridges but in the education of our children.

Hi again, Just a quick reminder about our 401Gives campaign which is going on today and tomorrow. If you want to try to double (or more) your donation here are some of the perks to be mindful of: 4/1 - 12pm. Donations (min. $5) will be matched by $20. (If you give $5 or $50, it will be matched by $20.) 4/1 - 4:01pm. First $25K will be matched with a maximum of $500 per donor. (If you give $50, it will be matched by $50.) 4/2 - 4:01pm. First $25K will be matched by $25 each. Donation minimum is $5. (If you give $5 or $100, it will be matched by $25.) 4/2 - 5pm. Starting at 5pm, the last $1K will be matched by $50 per donor. And here is the link to my designated campaign page: https://lnkd.in/eqFJ67yq Thanks everyone!

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