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Thank you for stating what we see somehow “overlook” The California Endowment. Our collective thanks to #farmworkers who ensure we eat, regardless of the physically demanding daily work and oftentimes not accessing the food they grow. What a parallel to ponder (not to shame, but to increase our collective curiosity and growth): traveling far distances from home with the hope of getting a smartphone camera’s distance from a musical performance; spending some of the time in dust, dirt, mud, and elements; paying large sums of money to witness incredible talent and creativity and being “seen” via social media. Versus Traveling far distances from home with the hope of a better paying job that can support themselves and their families; spending all of their time in the dust, dirt, mud, and elements; receiving low wages and being overlooked and taken for granted for feeding everyone who attends such festivals - and not being “seen” at all. Gratitude and curiosity helps us look at root causes to systemic issues. There are always solutions. P.S. COCHELLA PRODUCTIONS check out Lucidity Festivals local procurement system

Big picture. Macro. Context. Systems Theory is critical if we're going to get ANYthing done in 21c.

When did you meet your first guide and mentor in business? For me, it was in April 1977 at Long Crendon County Combined Primary School, over a game of tennis-ball football at morning break. After a messy parental divorce and a couple of years away from the village where I was born, I returned to the school after a two-year gap. My previous friends had moved on, and I found solace and friendship with a boy who’d arrived since I’d been away. Last weekend – unbelievably more than 45 years since we first met – I had the huge pleasure of spending a couple of days with Peter Russian and his family in their new home in Brookline, MA, on the fringes of Boston. Here we are, riding the T-line to eat lobster rolls in Quincy Market. We had fun – of course. Catching up, learning about their new adventure in business as well as family life, kids adjusting to new schools, and the travails of dealing with Fall leaves. But for the past few years, as we’ve both been actively building and scaling our businesses, we’ve developed a new relationship. We’ve become accountability buddies, probing and testing one another, offering guidance and perspective on fortnightly calls that we term “Yalta”. Transatlantic Zooms usually, enabling us both to focus ON the business rather than getting trapped IN the business. Something – I’d wager London to a house brick – neither of us would have imagined we’d be doing back in 1977, when our minds were more focused on the day’s holiday we’d be getting for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. #accountability #businessplanning #businessdevelopment

There are so many things right about this approach and model. This project provides many examples to learn and model from. Edmundites, HURRAH!

Today's bobblehead giveaway represents an icon in D.C., Virginia Ali of Ben's Chili Bowl. Learn more about the connection between Ali, Ben's Chili Bowl and MLK.

Check out the latest episode of WonkyFolk featuring a conversation with Nina Rees, outgoing CEO of the National Alliance For Public Charter Schools. Jed Wallace and I discuss Nina's tenure, what's next, and the sector with her. Listen now! #education #educationpolicy

Expressing gratitude can become a tragedy if everyone assumes that someone else can carry the load. Sometimes, it helps for all of us to fill our pitcher with the best of what we have. Such a story was originally written in the Surrey/North Delta Leader by Pastor George Fleming. We would be wise to consider his words of wisdom. #KisonServices #LeadershipCoaching #PersonalSuccess

🏆Why We Should Celebrate Coming Second⚽ Last night, England lost the men's Euros final, and the talk everywhere is about the "despair" of yet another missed opportunity and fans “fuming”. There are calls for Gareth Southgate to resign and Harry Kane to retire. But amidst all this negativity, a young schoolboy's voice stood out, saying, "We came 2nd out of all those countries." And he's absolutely right! 🏅 When did we stop celebrating our successes? If our children came second in their class, we'd be proud of their achievement, not criticising them for not coming first. This mindset should translate into the workplace as well. Imagine an environment where even high performers are met with criticism rather than recognition for their achievements. How would that impact morale and motivation? Yes, real underperformance should be addressed, but always with constructive feedback and support before it escalates. But let’s celebrate successes, even if we’re not the best, both on the pitch and in our offices. Recognising achievements and providing balanced feedback is crucial for fostering a positive and productive atmosphere. We came second, and that's something to be proud of! 🌟⚽👏 #EnglandsPride #CelebrateSuccess #WorkplaceMorale #CompanyCulture

Brigid's Day | Lá Fhéile Bríde For just over a year now, I have felt Brigid's knock on the door; she has crossed the threshold from her world into mine in many ways. My middle name is Brigid, so I feel Brigid-centred. I was born on the 9th of February, not long after her feast day. I come from a long line of Brigid's. My maternal grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother are and were all Brigid's, to name but a few connections. When my mother passed away in January last year, there was just one thing that I wanted of hers, and that was her St Brigid’s Cross. I didn't know why at the time, but I can engage in its symbolism now. The celebration of Brigid's Day as a national holiday in Ireland underscores the significance of embracing change and transition. Brigid embodies the duality of many spiritual traditions and symbolises the threshold, the space between two opposites. Participating in this liminal space, perhaps through deeper exploration of ourselves, through intuitive practices, invoking Imbas, active imagination, dream analysis, and communing with nature could help initiate this, allowing us to gain self-awareness and a deeper understanding of humanity and the other-than-human world. Through arts and culture, we can explore thresholds and gain insights into our emotions and experiences to navigate transformation and change. However, contemporary Irish society faces challenges, such as a lack of meaningful rites of passage, a loss of connection with our inner selves, hustle culture, and environmental apathy. Addressing these issues by promoting structured rituals and preserving natural rhythms can lead to a more sustainable and fulfilling future. We can create a more harmonious and thriving society by recognising the importance of embracing transition and change while preserving cultural traditions. Brigid reminds us that navigating transitional periods can lead to self-discovery and that exploring thresholds offers a rich metaphor for exploring a wide range of human experiences and emotions. #BrigidsDay #Imbolc #InnerWisdom #Inspiration #GoddessBrigid #Imbas #JuniganPsychology #creativity #ireland #StBrigidsDay

So it’s pretty clear from the engagement stats on this post (>4000 engagements, >200 likes and over 50 comments as of this writing) that the nearly daily business and economic development posts I put up are of remarkably less interest than a picture of a one day old baby. So for the rest of 2024 with each business post I put up, I will also add a baby or a dog picture. With 6 grandkids, I have plenty of good material. #lol #socialmediahack #ifinallyunderstand #nobodycaresaboutbizonLinkedin #exceptpeoplesellingwealthmgmt #orITservices.