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The success of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the military is a testament to the power of diverse perspectives, equitable contributions, and inclusive environments. It's not about political agendas, but about fostering teams where every voice is valued and every viewpoint is considered. In a VUCA world, cultivating a DEI-driven culture is crucial to survival and prosperity. The military's journey with DEI showcases the transformative impact of embracing diversity, ensuring equity, and fostering inclusivity. It's a fundamental principle of effective leadership and organizational success in today's dynamic landscape. #DEI #inclusion #diversity #leadership #success

Today marks the launch of CARE’s new report ‘Women in War: Leaders, Responders and Potential’, championing women's leadership amidst the challenges of conflict. We surveyed more than 13,000 women in 15 countries since 2020 and have found that: 🔸 91% of women are actively leading in community response.🔸 Women are leading through crises in the face of barriers, challenges and horrific experiences. They step up to be first responders, build peace and support their families and communities. They are the unsung heroes of crisis, yet are grossly overlooked when it comes to dialogue and decision-making. We’re publishing this report at a time where 15% of all women in the world live within 31 miles of armed conflict – more than double the level from the 1990s. This means recognising that the leadership role women play is more important than ever. We are calling on the next #UKGovernment to heed our findings and prioritise supporting women who lead through crises, conflict and war. Download the report here: careint.uk/women-in-war #Women #WomenInWar #War #Conflict #WomenLeaders #Leadership #WomensLeadership

EVEN IN THE MOST INTENSE SITUATIONS, shared values can bring people together. They will unite us. They have the power to inspire, motivate, engage, and–yes–even influence people. To be values-driven in the work you do is to harness the most powerful forces on earth. VALUES ARE THE ANSWER. Let’s Put Them to Work.   🌍 🌎 🌏 For an overview of the shared values of everyone on earth, download The Global Values Guide. Link is in the comments below. #values #keynotespeaker #leadership #sales #AI #futureofwork #employeeengagement #workplaceculture #politics #trump #democrats #republicans #maga #divisiveness

As I read this article I could only think of my current organization. We are a DoD school, placed under the Army as its executive agency, but the official language of the school is Spanish. All courses are taught in Spanish. Therefore, 90 percent of the personnel are of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity, including military and civilians. Back to the article context, at our organization, we differ in regards to our leadership because it has primarily been non-Latino. Are we doing a disservice by having non-Latinos/Hispanics in leadership positions in our organization?

Understand the difference between friends and needs. People help and advance our courses.This is the social necessity that we have. We are required to align ourselves with people who can give us something you cannot get on your own. Don't be governed by emotions in social arena. We become strategic with our alliances who are our stepping stone toward a goal. Proper alliances is an important art. We become more powerful than the military leaders. To play the alliance game right,we must be realistic to the core, thinking far ahead and keeping the situation fluid as possible. Lets make key alliance and stick with it,valuing trust and an established relationship. It's important to bank on change and keep our options open. The key is to recognize who can best advance our interest and raise us to the top through network of true alliances. #needs #BusinessLeaders #TrueAlliance #MilitaryLeaders #TopPriority #BankonChange

Today I had a long car ride home and found myself reflecting about past experiences. I recently lost a former teammate/leader from Afghanistan whom I respected more than most. I can vividly remember a time where I spoke up in front of the MARSOC Commanding Genderal before deployment and said some true, but unpopular things with my normal unfiltered delivery… This leader commended me behind closed doors for saying what at the time was not the most popular opinion and told me to never change. Not in the sense of never changing as a marine, a young man looking for his purpose, or as a person. He told me to never be afraid to speak out against things that are wrong or against my values when given the opportunity to do so. Changing the narrative is apart of changing the culture. Not too long ago I was fortunate enough to give a speech in front of a new group of correctional professionals. While this was my first time public speaking in front of such a large group, I found it was easier than I initially thought. I only found it so easy because I was speaking about things I truly believe and have instilled in myself over time. The focus of the speech was about finding your “why”. During my long car ride home I found parallels between what my leader told me and my speech. I believe part of my “why” is my belief system and values. I am steadfast in my resolve to be great and thanks to many of my leaders before me I feel like I have the foundation to do so. Some of the greatest leaders in history have been known for challenging accepted norms and raising the standard. If you want to change the world, even if its just “your” world, find a way to win against the odds… #leadership #corrections #military #CERT

Strategic culture is closely related to political culture, which is defined as a set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments that give order and meaning to a political process. Political culture provides underlying assumptions and rules governing behavior in a political system, and it significantly influences the strategic culture of a state. Military leadership, in particular, is shaped by the respective political cultures of a nation #Strategic culture

Building stronger, more resilient networks is key to addressing America’s deep divides. Learn more about our approach to fostering connections in our Medium article: https://buff.ly/3XZ1jUG #Leadership #SocialChange #NetcentricCampaigns #Politics #NYTimes

So many of us can relate and we get it: She understands that most of us will never be afforded the grace of failing forward. ✨ 🔸 We will never benefit from the affirmative action of generational wealth. 🔸 If we bankrupt a business or choke in a crisis, we don’t get a second, third, or fourth chance. 🔸 If things don’t go our way, we don’t have the luxury of whining or cheating others to get further ahead. 🔸 No, we don’t get to change the rules, so we always win. 🔸 If we see a mountain in front of us, we don’t expect there to be an escalator waiting to take us to the top. 🚶🏽♂️ ✨ We put our heads down. ✨ We get to work in America. ✨ We do something. 💪🏽 — Michelle Obama, DNC 2024 #MichelleObama, #DNC2024, #Leadership, #Perseverance, #WorkEthic, #AmericanDream, #Inspiration, #NoExcuses, #GenerationalWealth, #FailingForward, #Motivation, #HardWork, #DoSomething