The reasons why people trust you
“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.”― George MacDonald George MacDonald, a 19th Century Scottish novelist, once wrote: “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” That’s a pretty bold statement, even by 19th Century standards....
What it means to trust
“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”Ernest Hemingway Ernest Hemingway is attributed with these words: “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” I can imagine your response. Easier said than done,...
Please don’t pick me last
I’d like to share a story about what can happen to us when we are thrust into uncomfortable situations. Whenever I lead a course, part of my responsibility as the instructor is to create a safe space where people can learn and grow. Sometimes growth comes from pushing...
Are You Solving the Right Problem?
One day my phone rang and the person on the other end asked for me by my government name, with middle initial and everything. When this happens, it’s likely to get my full attention. After all, who knows why they might be calling or what they might want. On this...
Q: What do #nonprofit leaders of color talk about in safe spaces?
A: Read on in @prosperitynow and Symphonic's white paper! "What We Talk About Among Our Peers"
https://prosperitynow.org/resources/what-we-talk-about-among-our-peers #equity #racialequity #leadership
"The Hard Work of Hope" https://bit.ly/2VatjE7 #S2reads
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/repairing-breaches-trust-a-j-robinson
Celebrating Christmas and all the blessings bestowed upon us. Congratulations to my son. Let the next chapter begin. https://lnkd.in/e9GeQcW