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people have to mute

Mute isn't automatic so be sure to mute yourself when you arrive! 🙂

the host should be a le to mute everyone

Is there a way to turn on cc/transcript? It helps with accessibility.

Hello, some of my team members are trying to join and it says the meeting is full.

Great example, Michael. Metrics can feel like the be all-end all in data-driven orgs.

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I'm not able to unmute myself. My question is how do we move from critical thinking into action?

@Stephanie - Along the lines of emotions are data, and many org cultures saying we need more communication - sometimes the communication IS happening via the emotions, but the org culture isn't good at listening.

What an awesome insight Michael!

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i completely agree, @Allison

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we have the data, what are the tools

Could that book name be shared in the chat?

Thank you!

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"Hustle to flow." Wonderful!

Optimal work has excellent podcasts on flow

The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves -Dr Shawn Ginwright

https://www.optimalwork.com/

Thank you Sylvia!

As participants in organizational culture, and many of us leaders of teams within organizations, what are thought exercises or mindfulness practices we should cultivate to keep belonging of those we work with top of mind?

in French we have the expression savoir, savoir faire, savoir être, which speaks to that

Trust is such an important piece to that as well to psychological safety.

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+100 to Lesa's comment

To Chase's question, how do we as leaders do this in the current circumstances in which we live, in which there is so much division? Also, in a world where whole communities of people are impacted daily or at times by events such as the killings of Black men and the mass shooting of Asian Americans?

being a self-aware is a responsibility that some people would rather not have, which makes working with folks interesting...

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Sharing feelings is really powerful. Whew.

Authenticity

amen, @Michael

Love that!

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We need to listen

The leaders I respect most throughout my career are the ones who show their humanity.

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Yes the power of listening…

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Yes.

Yes, I agree

"Do you want comfort or solutions?" is one of the best questions I've learned for being supportive and connecting.

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Listening is work

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It shares we care about folks as a person and not just "an employee" for example

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Listening is a generous gift.

@Boosaba - YES! Sometimes my good friends ask me what I need, listening or problem-solving, and it is helpful. I don't always have an answer right away, but it is nice to be asked!

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How are these practices, of sharing emotions, being authentic, creating safety, different among different cultures and groups of people? So many of us on this screen are white and I expect Black and Hispanic and other cultures do and experience these things differently.

Thank you for your work Michael.

YES, Michael!!

Replying to "How are these practi..."such an important point which hopefully lead many of us back to listening.

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I agree that LISTENING is key to so much of this work!

so many different angles, connection with oneself, connection with one`s employer, connection with our donors

I am because we are, is such a powerful idea Michael. I wish it was internalized more broadly

@Michael - "Beloved Community", what a name!

Replying to "How are these practi..."It’s interesting for me being a Latine in the education communications space this last decade - I’m always tracking how white communications and higher ed spaces can be, which of course, influences a community’s collective sense of belonging. I am dreaming of a future where this field continues to embrace bringing more perspectives to the table and to leadership in particular.

How can we ask for other's cultural perspectives without making anyone feel obligated to educate? I want to demonstrate my responsibility to learn about diversity of perspective and culture but don't want to insinuate that I rely on others to educate me. What approach would you recommend?

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Replying to "How can we ask for o..."Becky's answered some of this.

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Replying to "How can we ask for o..."To me this always involves getting to know your team as whole people; which anyone can do! Getting to know people means you’ll build bridges and naturally get to know their perspectives / unique experiences.

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Yes, please!

Thank you Matt and Nikki

@Michael - whew, getting goosebumps - such deep work, changing whole families and communities!

Yes Sara…that is the Work🙂

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I like what Stephanie shared - It’s about asking who’s here, and, I also like to ask the question…who’s not here? (And what actionable steps can we take to change that?)

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Making space for connection and leading with the heart in mind

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Getting away from a doing mindset and focusing on being

I think that even small movement is MOVEMENT … it feels overwhelming at times but the work is worth it

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Takeaway - Belonging is a skill that’s available to everyone

I like your concept of pivot from transactional relationships.

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Listen and share - showing my humanity and acknowledging theirs - even it's uncomfortable.

Take away - reinforce importance of Listening. And how asking questions can create an opportunity for listening. Deep listening.

I enjoyed thinking of the heart as another avenue of intelligence and taking that away as a tool.

Fundraising work at its best is about connection and belonging. I think it reminds me of that, especially when we can get sucked into obsessing about metrics and gifts closed.

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I'm reminded by @matt's comment that seeing the whole person is so important to belonging

In fundraising connection and relationship is everything, especially planned giving, listening to life stories

This makes me think about actionable steps I can take. Creating more one on one connection with the people I work with. It could be as simple as inviting them to lunch so we can get to know each other more.

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Absolutely agree with you, Lorraine!

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This has been inspiring . . learning to take a moment to BREATH and reset is something I'll practice

Thank you for such a great session - refreshing

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A great way to start the morning. Thank you all for this thoughtful presentation.

Thank you. Good discussion. I need to hop off for another meeting.

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yes, more! Sorry, have to hop off to a meeting

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