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I promise I'll post about my actual job (we have a new video to share about Mainframe mod and GenAI!) but as summer winds to a close I wanted to share a charity opportunity related to Golf: https://lnkd.in/g2i6mqfG Ultimately this is about helping kids lead healthier lives and is related to the amazing work that Jack and Barbara Nicklaus have done across the world to help kids heal and thrive with their Play Yellow initiative. My Wife Ashley and her colleague Kelli are going to play 72 holes of golf in one day and they are going to make it rain birdies. If you have a bit of a gambling mindset, you can make a donation based on the number of birdies they're going to make. You can also make an up-front donation. Note that this is focused on Colorado - ask your local pro if something is happening near you! Why is this on LinkedIn? Two reasons - first - this is really the only social media I do. I do so little I don't know if this actually counts as social media. Second - having married a professional golfer I've learned a lot about golf that has surprised me. Watching Ashley and her friends and colleagues navigate a male-dominated world (5% of PGA professionals are women. 5%!) is in many ways a clearer lens to the same challenges we see in technology. The backlash we've seen in some pockets of the world against fostering inclusion - one person's opinion here - ignores the reality that a diversity of thought and opinion makes teams better. Here's a golf example - when you're taking a golf lesson, you are incredibly vulnerable and it can be intimidating - no single approach works for everyone. Finding a coach that resonates with you (and this can be especially hard for women coming to the game, or children wanting to learn) is critical to your experience. There is not a long line to draw between this phenomenon and what we see in technology as leaders, mentors and peers. Also, golf is fundamentally a game of integrity - I've seen remarkable examples of leadership and integrity on the course (look up "Sahith Theegala penalty" for an unbelievable example recently) and again it reminds me of all the things we try to do as leaders and professionals in business. I've always liked the phrase "integrity is what happens when no one is looking" and if golf can help me and others to model that, there's more to the game than I thought. Let me close by saying - for those in the Northern Hemisphere - enjoy the last gasps of summer, whatever brings you outside to do so!

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As part of my 2024 Boston Marathon fundraising, I am doing Superbowl squares! I am running on behalf of Best Buddies - a non-profit dedicated to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The buy-in for each square is $25, which you can Venmo me, @Carleigh-Leyman ! Basic rules are as follows: Once all the squares have been selected, we will randomly pick numbers from 0-9 for each team in the Super Bowl, and assign that number to a particular row or column. These numbers represent the last number in the score of each team. In other words, if the score is AFC 17 - NFC 14, then the winning square is the one with an AFC number of 7, and an NFC number of 4. Winnings Breakdown for Squares End of 1st Quarter: 10% End of 2nd Quarter: 10% End of 3rd Quarter: 10% End of Game: 20% Payout to Charity: 50% To join, use my link here: https://lnkd.in/ezAwvvet

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Attention Seneca students, alumni, and staff! 📢 Career Threads is now accepting donations of gently used or new business attire for both men and women. 👔👗 Help us empower fellow students as they prepare for their careers by donating professional clothing! Donations can be dropped off at Career Threads, Building D2337, between 10 AM and 6:30 PM. Let's make a difference together! 💼👕 #CareerThreads #SenecaWorks #DonateToday"

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What makes a GREAT fundraiser? I ponder this everyday, as it is my job at Save the Storks. I believe that when your organization has a tremendous mission & cause... it's easy to get people behind it...right? Not always. Economic times are tough for many, but I believe in the 4 P's to get you started on the path to a successful one! 1. planning 2. persistance 3. pursuit 4. people A HUGE thank you to Target for donating 2 door prizes for our silent auction at our Golf for Life, Arizona. Big corporations have money to share with non-profits because they like to get behind their communities and give back...thank you to Target for valuing the work of Save the Storks and giving back! It all started with a simple conversation to: plan, stay persistant, pursue what we needed, and build relationships with the people! #communitybuilding #nonprofitfundraising #savethestorks #foreverywoman #golfforlife #targetlovescommunity

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