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Announcing the new Center for Business Champions! 🎉 We’re excited to launch a new center supporting national partnerships between business and child development leaders. With the right support, leaders can work together to invest resources that put children on the path to success, support parents’ productivity on the job, and make their communities attractive places to live, work, and invest. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eAFY6m_p Image description: A yellow and blue graphic with text that says, "Announcing the launch of the new Center for Business Champions."

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This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending a leadership boot camp organized by the Higherlife Foundation in collaboration with Young and Dynamic. As a representative of the University of Zimbabwe, actively engaged in leading community engagement projects, this experience provided a significant opportunity for personal and professional growth. The camp focused on team building and personal development, essential components of effective leadership. Through a variety of activities—both enjoyable and challenging—I gained valuable insights into the identity of a leader, as well as the necessary skills and roles associated with leadership. It is an honor to have take back some great lessons and scares. Key lessons learned include: The Importance of Leadership Hierarchies: I realized that even leaders require guidance. In a group of 21 individuals, it is not necessary for everyone to take on every task; a few skilled individuals can effectively represent the team. The Centrality of Teamwork: Effective collaboration is crucial. Understanding the skills and competencies of each team member ensures that we can leverage the right talents when needed. Our goal is unity in diversity, working together to achieve our objectives. Networking as a Relationship Builder: The camp provided an excellent platform for networking with peers from various universities and backgrounds. Engaging with coaches was particularly enriching, as it allowed me to learn from their experiences while also facilitating opportunities for others to gain knowledge. Stepping Outside Comfort Zones: One activity prompted me to confront my hesitations and participate despite my initial reluctance. This experience underscored the idea that excuses can hinder our growth and limit our opportunities for learning. Indeed, excuses make you seem so small Embracing the Present: This lesson speaks for itself and emphasizes the importance of being fully engaged in our experiences. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our patrons Mr and Mrs. Masiywa Tsitsi Masiyiwa, Mrs. Molobi Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa and the entire Higherlife Foundation leadership for granting us platforms like these to grow.

Philip Bramson, our Chief Executive, will be leaving his role at the end of August. Read more from Philip in his own words and what our plans are in this blog post: https://lnkd.in/e5hpPenD

For Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing the successes and achievements of BARDA employees. Meet Connie Song, Lead Contract Specialist, Division of Contract Management and Acquisitions. One of Connie’s greatest career achievements to date is having the opportunity to support the BARDA mission and working with such a talented and dedicated group. She added, “specifically providing contracting support to the Division of Research, Innovation and Ventures (DRIVe) in launching new and novel program initiatives.” Connie’s advice to young women who are just starting their professional careers is: “stay true to yourself and pursue your passions. Those incremental steps (some of which will feel like steps backwards) toward achieving every goal you set out to tackle is part of the experience that makes those more challenging moments worthwhile — there’s no failure in learning.” Women strengthen public health and national security with their dedication to meaningful work. Learn more about opportunities to work with us: https://ow.ly/FyjE50QNYau

As workforce instability and burnout reach an all-time high, organizations are challenged with two fundamental imperatives: create a culture where care team members stay and engage, and create an experience for patients that advances loyalty to our organizations. In an industry breakout session sponsored by Practicing Excellence, Stephen Beeson, MD, will share skills to enhance patient connection, team collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/cZrO50R2KSz

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Was it the right decision? A question I've gotten many times. And even after one year (today!) at Finance in Motion, I still refer to it as my "new job." Can a job still be new after a year? Maybe it's because I learn something new every single day. After 9 years in my previous role, I craved a fresh challenge, and FiM delivered. I'm reminded daily that many things can be true at the same time. Here's what I've learnt so far: ♥ You can thrive on development while sometimes longing for the familiarity of a past role where you rocked. ♥ You might think team leadership isn't for you until you manage a small but kick-ass team and feel genuinely appreciated. ♥ Being a people person doesn’t always make it easier to handle new stakeholders and dynamics. ♥ Some things worked well, others not. Lesson: do more of the things that worked well. For myself as well.  ♥ You truly realize your desire to grow when you have a boss who motivates and pushes you forward every day. So yes, it was the right decision. And I'm ready to take on year 2, let's do this!