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The kids are alright....but we need to support them! For the past three summers I've had the pleasure of discussing financial literacy and financial futures with Greenwood Project interns. The thoughts of this summer's interns, Anthony Armstead, Arelys Estrada, Adin Farmer, Imani Noel, Kai Washington, and Manny Wiley are insightful and important for all of us to consider. #InvestingInvolvesRisk

Colin has already made a big contribution in working to redesign the webpage! Also, if you want to learn more about The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni, and how it can improve productivity and reduce burnout, let me know. I'd be happy to work with individuals or teams. #workinggenius

We must double down and prioritize three key areas for students to achieve financial empowerment: access to no-cost financial education for students and families; access to financial services; and access to mentors, scholarships, internships, and other career-focused connections.   In this Fortune OpEd, EVERFI Co-Founders Tom Davidson and Ray Martinez share insights into how public and private sectors can work together to support students' lifelong financial well-being.

🌟 Connecting with Our Middle Office Apprentices: Helena and Josh 🌟 Join us as we sit down with Helena Sobot and Joshua Gomez, two remarkable apprentices in our middle office. They share their standout moments as Charles Stanley apprentices and reflect on their time so far. 🚀 Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHkRe3My #ApprenticeshipJourney #CareerHighlights #GrowthStories #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

I'll be honest, I don't know if this is typical or not - my gut says no - but this is clearly a company that truly believes each of those people is part of the San Francisco 49ers team. They don't play on the field, but this shows these individuals that you believe their work helped the team accomplish its goals. And while I could be wrong, something tells me they do more things like this that we don't hear about. #teamwork #leadership #teamdevelopment #culture

This is a great example of inclusive organizational #leadership! While it’s not always possible to fly every FTE to every event, I applaud the 49ers for setting an example here — especially in the era of hyper-segmentation and favoritism amongst teams. Finding a way to acknowledge the contribution of all employees, whenever possible, goes a long way toward reducing silos, decreasing intra-office resentment, creating healthy workplace culture, and motivating folks to do their best work. #Superbowl #inclusion #culture #belonging

🚀 Attention HBCU hustlers! Ally Financial and TMCF are on the hunt for the next big entrepreneurs through the Moguls in the Making comp. Represent your school, score up to $20k in scholarships, land an internship, and more. Got what it takes? Step up and shine! #HBCUMoguls #HBCULifestyle #MakeItHappen

From dreaming of #yourcorporateattorney to becoming #yourfinancialadvisher, in honor of National Intern Day, here is my journey with Northwestern Mutual. If you want to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself, let's have a conversation today! #nationalinternday

Interns aren't just extra hands – they represent an opportunity to cultivate future talent and inject fresh perspectives into your business. What our Summer 2024 interns bring: - Energy & enthusiasm: Their eagerness translates into tackling projects with a new lens. - Fresh ideas & skills: Interns bring the latest learnings and technology trends to the table. What IT ExchangeNet interns gain: - Real-world experience: Our interns get hands-on learning with in a dynamic M&A business environment. - Mentorship & guidance: They learn from experienced M&A professionals and build valuable business connections. - A chance to shine: They develop skills and contribute to meaningful projects. #InternSynergy #GrowYourBusiness #SummerInterns2024 #WinWin

Growing up in a small town, my vision of success mirrored my dad's dedication to commercial real estate. One-year goals? Learn by his side as we rode together viewing properties. Five years? Maybe get a job at a local firm, helping local businesses flourish. Ten years? Building a career as strong and respected as his. Marquette University’s real estate program opened my eyes to a whole new world. Suddenly, those one-year plans were about devouring every course and landing a prestigious internship. Law school seemed like the natural progression after the great financial crisis disrupted the traditional commercial real estate path, I dreamed of becoming a partner at a top firm. Fast forward to my first job at a regional firm. The work was intense, the hours… well, let's just say small-town life hadn't prepared me for the big-city grind. Those one-year plans kept me laser-focused, climbing the corporate ladder rung by rung. But then, life, the master of surprises, threw me a beautiful curveball. Met an amazing woman through friends. Suddenly, the five-year plan needed a serious revision. The prestigious-firm dream seemed a little lonely compared to the future we were already envisioning. The detours kept coming, each one a beautiful lesson in how plans and perspectives can evolve. Our first child. Building a life together. Realizing that success wasn't just about titles and corner offices. It was about having the flexibility to coach T-ball practice, the freedom to be present for those school plays. Looking back, my dad's work ethic and the Marquette University Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership program laid the groundwork. But the most valuable lessons haven't come from textbooks or client meetings. They've come from the unexpected turns, the moments that defied any plan. An incredible wife, four amazing kids, a career that allows me to be there for them – these are the things that make life truly rich. Here's to the evolution of plans, the unexpected detours that shape our perspectives, and the beautiful surprises that lead us exactly where we're meant to be. Because sometimes, the greatest gifts are the ones we never saw coming. #MarquetteLaw #EvolvingPerspectives #Grateful