Melinda French Gates shared how she overcame imposter syndrome while working at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Here's her story. https://lnkd.in/e_UUDWXy
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As we look to close out the year on a healthy and hopeful note, make sure you know the ways to support the people you care for and the causes you value most. #morganstanley #wealthmanagement
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In seven decades, I have learned that family and home are everything. These are the two key words in Donna’s statement. But what do they mean? For Mother Teresa, if you want to promote world peace, go home and love your family. Barbara Bush simply said: “To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.” Winston Churchill also leaned towards family and home. He said: “There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues… are created, strengthened and maintained.” These are all classic descriptions of family life but do they capture the sacrifices that are made to promote peace, or the empathy needed to be there for one another, or the discipline required to create and sustain homely virtues? The truth is we may sometimes have to go above and beyond the usual call to keep the family going. Sometimes we may have to do things we don’t like because peace is better than disruption. Sometimes we push ourselves to stay in the loop despite wanting to run away completely. Sometimes you stick with the family because that’s what a family does. At the end of the day, when the chips are down, it’s your family that rises to certain occasions. It’s your family that closes ranks to support you in trying times. It’s your family who gather to celebrate milestones or joyous events. Over the years I have come to understand that family and home are interesting words. Family goes beyond those people who are related to you by blood. Similarly, when people gather around you, wherever you are is no longer a house, but a home. The determining factor is you. You not only decide who your family members are but you also choose to turn your dwelling place from a house into a home. I agree with Donna Hedge, it is indeed a blessing to have a home to go to and people to love. However, Anthony Liccione also got it right when he said “Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.” #bimbooloyedecountdownto70 #100millionnairafundraising #countdownto70 #septugenarian #bimbooloyedesrandomthoughts #speakwithbimbo #supportcancerresearch #cancerresearch
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I started reading this, going "yes! yes! yes!" 🤓 And then I noticed that almost all, if not all, equally applies to capitalist enterprise. Board underperformance? Tick. Founder Syndrome? Tick. Don't get me started on funding... particularly if you are a team of female founders. This sticks with me: "There is something exciting about being part of that first wave, when a bold new idea emerges, takes shape, and hopefully improves society around it. But for those toiling away in young nonprofits, it is often grueling and sometimes even cruel. And after all the difficulties of starting a nonprofit, the end of the beginning rarely goes well. As anyone who has witnessed Founder’s Syndrome can tell you, the first leader is often abruptly shown the door, maybe under a cloud, leaving the organization in crisis. Not all survive. So how can you avoid this fate?" Not because I want to hang on to my role. I tried to avoid it 3 times, from the start. Why? Because I am not CEO material. I am a coach, serving others from the bottom of my heart. For a long time. I just don't have the level of narcissism required (anymore). See, it's not all bad even though people like to give ego a bad name. Without a certain level of ego, nobody can be a CEO. How else could anyone stand it? So why is that takeaway sticking with me, then? Because it is really hard to find a successor. And so I have come to truly understand family business founders of the first generation. It is achingly painful. I went wrong twice. Completely and utterly wrong. In my generation. And then? Things can go too fast or too slow for the next gen to become interested, and for the enterprise's maturity journey to coincide exactly with the new gen's own timeline. See, there is global travel to get onto as a twentysomething! I am not complaining... I crisscrossed my motherland of Brazil from North to South, in my twenties too, on day-long hikes, motorbikes, iffy barges, rattling busses and jeeps. Nobody should miss that exciting time, if they can. Why I claim the right to post my insight? As I am the co-founder of an adventure that one day wants to graduate into being a benefit corporation with B Corp status, I am used to living in both worlds. Thanks, Devon Kearney for your insightful post (and long read). Thanks Joaquin R. Cordero for guiding me here. It's always enlightening to follow your tracks on LinkedIn.
Founders' Syndrome is not a disorder, it is a natural part of the growth and maturation of every organization. Here's what to watch for, and how to know that it's time to let your organization fly the nest.
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Thanks for following our Brain Injury Myth Buster series this week, we hope its opened some eyes and minds as to the impact that common misconceptions can have on the young people living with brain injury. We often discuss in our community that one of the biggest barriers to building a life of meaning, fun, connection and equity is our society as a whole. The frustration, shame and anxiety that young people experience on a daily basis as they navigate the world and the people in it is often like a heavy backpack that just slows you down and makes everything feel harder. We all have a brain, and I guarantee that no two function the same way, so lets not make assumptions based on what we see, or don't see. Instead, lets follow the wise advice of Audrey who shared yesterday, and ask more questions. Respectfully, curiously and kindly because brain injury can happen to anyone of us, anytime. The more we understand, the more we make the world a better place for everyone, no matter what life brings. #ABI #TBI #braininjuryawareness #headstogetherforabi #headstogetherforbraininjury #nonprofit #braininjury #acquiredbraininjury #headinjury #traumaticbraininjury #braininjurysupport #mentalwellbeing #braininjuryadvocacy #inclusivity #LivedExperience #Volunteering #ABIAwareness #ABISurvivor #TBISurvivor #braininjurysurvivor #YouCantBeWhatYouCantSee #UnderstandMeUnderstandMyBrainInjury #YouCantUnderstandWhatYouDontKnow #understandingbraininjury #20yearsHeadsTogether #BAW24
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Founder of The Eating Disorder Recovery Clinic | Improving the treatment of eating disorders so that more sufferers can reclaim their lives.
Year 1 is complete at The Eating Disorder Recovery Clinic; bring on year 2! What a year it’s been! I’ve been involved in running businesses in various ways for most of my adult life but bloody hell this was hard! Way harder than I ever anticipated! I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve thought about quitting and going back to being an independent practitioner. Life was easier and I earned more money back then. I’ve been reflecting on money recently because I’ve made this year much harder than it needed to be. I’ve turned down so much money, and I haven’t told anyone (until now) that I’ve done this. Some investment companies have been wanting to invest in the business. There have been times I’ve seriously considered it. Their money would have enabled us to expand far faster than we have, have better premises and expand our team. Ultimately though, I’ve declined to take the investment any further. Why? Because they were upfront with the profit margins they would want me to pursue, and I couldn’t do that knowing that it would mean the majority of our current clients couldn’t afford us. We’re not a charity, we don’t offer free treatment and I’m okay with that. We need to charge enough to make the business and team sustainable. But I’m not okay with just relentlessly pursuing profit when so many thousands can’t afford to access treatment and are being turned away by the NHS. I’m taking the slower, harder, longer road with the clinic, but it means that I can look at myself in the mirror and know that I haven’t sold myself out, and that is worth every bit of stress that bootstrapping the business brings! Thank you to everyone, directly and indirectly, has helped and supported us this year. I’m sorry if I miss your name off, it isn’t intentional! LeeAnn Matthews Claire Wakefield Hannah Hickinbotham Siobhain Crosbie Tiluka Bhanderi Zoë L. Ruth Steggles Lorna Smart Wordcrafter The Digital Cogs Kerri L Watt Kathryn de Gouveia Bernie Wright Matilda Smith Clare Steedman Rachael Alder-Byrne Paul Flynn Jane Kisnica Becky Stone Helen Williams BSc (Hons) #eatingdisorder #eatingdisorderrecovery #ethics #integrity
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Opting for compassion over empathy can profoundly impact our connections. While empathy involves unconsciously feeling what others feel, compassion is a deliberate choice to care and alleviate suffering. Recent studies from the American Psychological Association reveal that a high empathy/low compassion balance is linked to negative health outcomes, whereas a high compassion/low empathy balance correlates with positive health, beneficial lifestyle choices, and increased charitable giving. #CompassionOverEmpathy #PersonalDevelopment #PersonalGrowth
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As we look to close out the year on a healthy and hopeful note, let’s discuss ways to support the people you care for and the causes you value most. #morganstanley #giveback
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As we look to close out the year on a healthy and hopeful note, let’s discuss ways to support the people you care for and the causes you value most! #AtlasPlanningGroup
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This post is copied from my friend Joni Peddie CSP. If you are in Cape Town this Friday please join this very important conversation. Prioritising Self is an Act of KY-NDness ! Do you often find yourself caught up in taking care of everyone around you, forgetting to check in with yourself? Kristin Neff, a leading researcher on self-compassion, highlights the importance of being kind to ourselves! “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” I love this quote, it highlights that self-compassion is essential not only for our own well-being but also for extending compassion to others effectively. It underscores the idea that we must first care for ourselves to truly support those around us. Join this Friday (23rd August) in Cape Town for a vital discussion on "Prioritising Self is an Act of KY-NDness." This event is part of the KY-NDness Campaign, inspired by a mother's tragic loss of her son to suicide. Jen Rowe, the mother of KY, started this campaign after he died 2 years ago. Jen and I have been friends since school days (44 years of friendship), and I am incredibly inspired by her courage, bravery and now how she's managing to walk the journey of turning her unimaginable pain into purpose. Please see the comments section for the KY-ND Campaign website, where you can merchandise for your Teams... to get those meaning conversations going. WORDS MATTER! A perception of the sakes go to #OperationSmile.
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Prioritising Self is an Act of KY-NDness ! Do you often find yourself caught up in taking care of everyone around you, forgetting to check in with yourself? Kristin Neff, a leading researcher on self-compassion, highlights the importance of being kind to ourselves! “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” I love this quote, it highlights that self-compassion is essential not only for our own well-being but also for extending compassion to others effectively. It underscores the idea that we must first care for ourselves to truly support those around us. Join me this Friday (23rd August) in Cape Town for a vital discussion on "Prioritising Self is an Act of KY-NDness." This event is part of the KY-NDness Campaign, inspired by a mother's tragic loss of her son to suicide. Jen Rowe, the mother of KY, started this campaign after he died 2 years ago. Jen and I have been friends since school days (44 years of friendship), and I am incredibly inspired by her courage, bravery and now how she's managing to walk the journey of turning her unimaginable pain into purpose. Please see the comments section for the KY-ND Campaign website, where you can merchandise for your Teams... to get those meaning conversations going. WORDS MATTER! A perception of the sakes go to #OperationSmile. Jen has recently had a birth and raised enough money for 4 children to be helped with surgery ...so that they too could 'smile' again. Let's come together to explore how we can create a kinder world by starting with ourselves. If you are in Cape Town this Friday morning :, please join us and let's share insights on how we can all #BounceForward with resilience and compassion. DM me for more details. #SelfCare #KYNDnessCampaign #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience
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Being a leader with an invisible disability is lonely. But perhaps, by sharing what I have gone through… and STILL am going through on a daily basis, can help provide some kind of reassurance, insight, clarity, SOMETHING that means something in the community? Life can be extraordinary. It can be beautiful. But it can also be cruel, exhausting, painful and lonely. I am now living with a permanent stoma bag & Crohn’s disease whilst still ‘turning up’ to lead a ground breaking charity that’s doing extraordinary work around the world. Even if it’s from my sofa a lot of the time. The lows don’t take away from the highs. And the highs don’t take away from the lows. Everything is valid. But that doesn’t mean the lows are irrelevant. So let’s open the doors. Let’s break down some walls. Let’s find some peace in what can feel like a storm of chaos. Or at least, perhaps discover a warming sense of community from sharing my story. So many of you have reached out to me. And I feel so grateful that you have. You’re my reason. I feel such a weight lifting from recording my story and I cannot wait to share it with you on YouTube. Have you got any burning questions I can answer? Let me know in the comments please! Your input is so valuable. And I’m here to open up to the best of my ability. It’s coming though guys. It’s coming. Here is my YouTube channel link in case anyone wants to subscribe ready for when I start sharing my life story. EEK!! 🙏🏼❤️ https://lnkd.in/erwVz2S6 🪬 🧿 #activist #sharingmystory #invisibledisability #positiveimpactmovement #leadershipspeaker
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