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Ethan Hawke recently shared some valuable advice he got from Denzel Washington about winning awards. He said, "You don’t want an award to improve your status. You want to improve the award’s status." This is a powerful statement that challenges us to think about the true value of awards. It's not about personal recognition, but about elevating the award itself. What do you think about this perspective? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #EthanHawke #DenzelWashington #Awards #Perspective #Value #Success

Don't forget to nominate. Nominating your EA, PA, VA, Support professional can make their day and make them feel valued. It doesn't take long to complete but can make all the difference. We are here if you have any questions. #awards #makesomeonesday #PA #EA #supportprofessional

Have you ever considered, or been recruited for board membership? What do you look for when making a decision? How do you determine alignment? Ron Kirk, former Dallas Mayor and former Texas Secretary of State, has some simple, but good advice. #boardmembership

A great video from the We're Right Here campaign; community leaders are ALWAYS in touch with their local communities. Community leaders don't just pound the pavements in the run up to an election. They put the miles in, they put the time in, they know what they're talking about. We're Right Here (and I) believe that people should have the power to shape their places and that communities should have the rights and tools they need to come together and take control of their own futures. Follow this link for a super clear list of actions you can take to support their call for community power 👉 https://lnkd.in/euMAVCPp It includes things like: 📩 A template letter for your local MPs 💬 A conversation guide 👏 A leaflet you can download and print So much really helpful stuff! 📽 https://lnkd.in/eK-25J5H #CommunityPower #KeepitLocal #CommunityLeadership

Being a part of Pisces Wealth Team has been such a fun experience and to see the team make the list for a 2nd year in a row is amazing! Way to go James, Greg, and the rest of the team. ______________________________________________________________________ 2024 Forbes America's Top Wealth Management Teams Best-in-State The 2024 Forbes ranking of America's Top Wealth Management Teams Best-In-State, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 3/31/2022 to 3/31/2023 and was released on 01/09/2024. Advisor teams that are considered must have one advisor with a minimum of seven years of experience, have been in existence as a team for at least one year, have at least 5 team members, and have been nominated by their firm. The algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 10,100 team nominations, 4,100 advisor teams received the award based on thresholds. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please see https://lnkd.in/gEimwwwh for more info.

For my colleagues attending the PNCWA conference in Boise, Idaho, come see our presentation suite! On Wednesday at 8:30 am, I'll present advances in PFAS water treatment that are beginning to see promise for a total PFAS solution with co-authors Charles Schaefer, Zoom Nguyen, Peter Murphy, and Christopher Higgins. Our latest research highlights a comprehensive treatment train at the pilot scale, featuring membrane filtration to remove PFAS, surface active foam fractionation (SAFF™) to concentrate PFAS from the membrane reject stream, and innovative destructive technologies like plasma, electrochemical oxidation (ECO), and HALT™ for the complete breakdown of PFAS. These advancements aim to reduce the environmental impact of PFAS and our research is showing promise for viable destructive solutions with potential for large-scale water treatment applications. #PFAS, #watertreatment, #nanofiltration, #membranefiltration, #SAFF™, #destructivetechnologies, #completesolutions

"Board governance is the cornerstone of organizational success, guiding strategic decisions, ensuring accountability, and fostering transparency. Strong governance practices are essential for driving sustainable growth and achieving long-term goals. Thanks in adavnce MONIQUE GUILLORY and Michael Jones for your leadership. #BoardGovernance #Leadership"

📣 Exciting news for all attending the PNCWA conference in Boise, Idaho! 🚰 Join Tamzen Macbeth and a cast of experts tomorrow at 8:30 AM for an in-depth look at the future of PFAS water treatment solutions. 💡 In collaboration with CDM Smith's Charles Schaefer, Zoom Nguyen, Peter Murphy, and Chris Higgins, Tamzen will dive into our innovative pilot-scale research, including: ✅ Membrane filtration for PFAS removal ✅ SAFF™ (Surface Active Foam Fractionation) to concentrate PFAS ✅ Destructive technologies like plasma, ECO (Electrochemical Oxidation), and HALT™ to fully break down PFAS These advancements represent a major step toward total PFAS removal and sustainable water treatment solutions 🌍. We’re excited to share our progress and discuss how these technologies can be scaled for real-world application! Don't miss it, and be part of the conversation on the future of clean water. 💬💧 #PFAS #WaterTreatment #CDMSmith #SustainableSolutions #Nanofiltration #MembraneFiltration #SAFF #InnovativeTechnology #CleanWater #DestructiveTechnologies #PNCWA2024 #WaterIndustry #FOMO #PFAS_Treatment #Leadership #Innovation #Technology

One of the most prominent signs of a democratic organisation or schools is that leaders know when 'let go' of the reigns. It is an indicator that the team is acquainted with decision making and managing autonomy, leading to resilient organisations. Read Hannah Kehn's journey as founding Principal at New Visions Charter High School for the Humanities, as she moves on to the next chapter of her life and spreads her resounding creativity with the rest of the world. You can also find Hannah's chapter Let the light in our book Designing Democratic Schools and Learning Environments: A Global Perspective https://bit.ly/3VrvL8E