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📚 Our weekly reading list is here, and it's packed with thought-provoking articles! Get comfortable and dive in! 📖 🩰 #Dance: Is it the canary in the coal mine for a city's cultural scene? The robustness of a dance scene is a pretty good proxy for overall cultural vitality, as explored in this piece about Minneapolis and beyond. (Star Tribune) 🌈 Did #nonprofit leadership become more racially diverse after 2020? The answer is yes, but progress has been slight and slow. There's still much work to be done to ensure equitable representation. (blog.candid.org) 🎻 Who is the Louisville #Orchestra for? Louisville, of course! This article delves into the role of orchestras in their communities and how they can better serve diverse audiences. (artsjournal.com) What are your thoughts on these topics? Let us know in the comments below! 📝 #ReadingList #CultureMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #ArtsMatter #CommunityEngagement

New webinar alert! don't miss out on next week's Building The Future episode where we have the passionate Lara Oyedele joining us to talk about representation and diversity in the housing sector. Great off the job learning for those of you who are doing apprenticeships, great CPD for housing professionals, an all round interesting topic and incredible speaker for anyone who wants to join us. Use the link in the post below to register! #apprenticeships #representationmatters #equalityanddiversity

How do you architect a career as a Chief Community Officer (CCO)? What are the key skills and considerations for growing into such a position? In this third interview in the series on the role of the CCO I'm running with Jae (Jennifer) Washington, CBHC, we sit down to talk with the amazing Hugo Paquin, a climate and co-working champion, to learn about his journey from community management into strategic leadership roles. If you are a community professional, you'll want to play through the entire conversation. 🎥 Five Reasons to Watch The Full Interview with Hugo Paquin... 1️⃣ Career Journey: Hugo shares his path from marketing to Head of Community at Techquartier and Voyagers, offering insights for those pivoting into community leadership. 2️⃣ Strategic Integration: Learn how to advocate for community at the executive level and foster cross-functional collaboration within your organization. 3️⃣ Tactical & Strategic Balance: Discover how Hugo blends day-to-day management with strategic planning, leveraging his marketing background. 4️⃣ Global Management: Gain tips on navigating cultural differences and managing international communities effectively. 5️⃣ Industry Trends: Understand the evolving role of community management in a post-pandemic world and its future as a strategic business function. #CommunityManagement #Leadership #StrategicPlanning #GlobalCommunity #IndustryTrends

Very inspiring conversation. Thanks, Mike Murawski and Stacey Marie Garcia for making it possible. Many takeaways to assume. Language creates reality. A good place to initiate change is language (as well as ourselves). In many cases, we use words without taking on all the implicit load they carry. "Community" and "Community-centered museum" are a good example of this. Depending on how we define and understand implicitly what a community is, our work will go in one direction or another, and may even replicate and perpetuate dynamics of trauma, abuse, and discrimination that we are trying to overcome. As Stacey rightly says, it is important to work with a non-simplistic or reductionist conception of community based on ethnicity, place of birth or residence, gender, religious creed, ideological orientation, etc. Sentences instead of one single word. In my case, one criterion I often work with to define community is community-based on reciprocal care, for holistic and long-term well-being. The question of sharing power is also essential. "Dancing with the system" in the words of Donella Meadows means redesigning that power so that others who do not have it can exercise it by being heard and making their realities and needs present. And it all starts with initiating a process of attentive listening, being radically honest about what your problems and difficulties are as a Museum, and investing a lot of time to be part of the community not in a transactional but in an authentic reciprocal way. Being able "To Be Challenged, Led and Shaped by Community" instead of implementing "Community Washing" subtle campaigns. Weaving other's stories instead of constantly talking about the Museum story. First people build trust relationships, then the rest.

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New Episode! Next Steps Show Featuring Gary Stout Source: https://smpl.is/8kee3 In this episode, Peter Vazquez engages with guest Gary Stout to discuss the challenges facing American values amidst a divided political landscape. The conversation centers around the erosion of values and the shift in political dialogue from representing the people to prioritizing government interests. Key symbols of a representative republic are analyzed: the Soap Box as a metaphor for free speech, the Ballot Box representing the right to vote, the Jury Box embodying the right to a fair trial, and the Ammo Box, symbolizing the right to bear arms. These elements are explored in the context of their importance in maintaining the balance between individual freedoms and societal responsibilities. The dialogue extends to broader issues, such as race baiting and political self-interest, and their impact on societal pillars like God, Country, and Family, leading to imbalances in faith, politics, and entrepreneurship. This episode continues the tradition of fostering thoughtful discussions on safeguarding the nation's core principles and the role individuals can play in upholding these values amidst changing political and social environments. The Next Steps Show, hosted by Peter Vazquez, is more than just an interview and talk; it's a deep exploration of how perseverance, adaptability, and a strong moral compass can drive success and inspire change. #NextStepsShow #PuttingPeopleFirst #ConservativeNuyoRican #CommunityTalk

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ In this episode of HOA It’s A True Story, we sit down with Maegan Woytek, President of ACAM and Director of Community Engagement at Vantaca. Maegan dives into the role of ACAM, a unique group bringing together management company owners, operators, and business partners to share best practices and foster collaboration in the industry. Listen now —> https://tr.ee/D-XKfTcMV-

I have been waiting for the right moment to post this message and after the last 48 hours, now is the right time. Your marginalized and multicultural communities are suffering. Most of us who were born here are now suffering from an identity crisis and a belonging crisis. I urge you to check in on your colleagues and make sure that they take 5. They may look OK but they are not. Let us remember that diversity and inclusion are not mere buzzwords or checkboxes on an agenda. They are living, breathing concepts that require genuine care, understanding, and action. By encouraging an atmosphere of empathy and compassion, we can create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Over these months, we have witnessed the power of our convictions as we engage in impactful boycotts. By supporting local businesses and rejecting those that fail to align with our values, we are not only reshaping the market but also shifted the spotlight onto the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. As we continue down this transformative path, let us remember that the true power lies within us – within our collective to bring change, within our ability to lead by example, a world that embraces compassion. I encourage you to watch the below video, it is a powerful message, I have watched it a few times since Christmas. I also encourage you to google Harrison Ford's aka Indiana Jones 😉 2019 Climate message which is equally as powerful. Thank you https://lnkd.in/e4UDDHHH

🏠 Are you passionate about reshaping the housing landscape? We invite you to join us for Episode 3 of our 'Building the Future' webinar series, featuring Lara Oyedele the esteemed CEO of Black on Board Ltd. Lara's dedication to advocating for #affordablehousing and her pivotal role as a champion in #SocialHousing sets the stage for an unmissable discussion on ‘Diversity and Representation in Housing.’ Lara's expertise isn't just about strategies; it's about driving change. Her insights, rooted in her experiences as a #windrush campaigner, offer a unique perspective that promises to redefine how we approach diversity in housing. This session isn't just a conversation; it's a catalyst for transformation. 📅 Date: 11 January, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:00-12:00 🌐 Register here: https://ow.ly/bwYe50Qjb3s If you've missed any of our previous webinar series, don't worry! You can catch up here: https://ow.ly/Qem250Qjb3r This upcoming session is your chance to join a crucial dialogue shaping the future of housing. Seize this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and play a role in driving meaningful change. Don't let this chance pass you by! #DiversityInHousing #HousingWebinar #BuildingTheFuture #HousingLandscape #HousingAdvocacy #HousingTransformation #HousingDialogue