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Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and unity that defines our great nation. As we gather with family and friends, let's reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the brave individuals who fought for them. May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and the spirit of patriotism. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #BostonExecutiveCoaching #ProfessionalGrowth #BostonLeadershipCoach #LeadershipSuccess #BostonTrustedAdvisors #BostonVistage #BostonCEOs #LeadershipDevelopment #BostonPeerAdvisoryGroups #CapistranLeadership #NancyCapistran #ExpandingHumanExcellence CapistranLeadership.com

The ZERO TO THREE 2023 impact report is out! Come take a look at what we've been doing in support of infants, toddlers, families, and communities. #childwelfare #childwellbeing #earlychildhoodeducation #childrensmentalhealth #parenting #preschool #systemschange

This is why building and strengthening Community Capacity should be at the forefront of economic development.

🎉 What an incredible evening we had at the "Windsor-Essex Spring Sneak Peek" event yesterday✨ Last night, we were graced with the wisdom and insights of some of the most influential voices in our community. If you couldn't join us, don't worry—we've got you covered! 🎥 We captured every moment, from enlightening discussions on the real estate market to powerful speeches on community advocacy. Highlights include: - Matt McDonald, our mortgage guru, sharing essential tips for navigating the mortgage landscape. - Mayor Sherry Bondy of Essex shared her journey of building a tiny home and her relentless advocacy for our community's growth and well-being. Of course, I had the pleasure of providing an update on the dynamic Windsor-Essex real estate market, which is filled with opportunities and insights for everyone. This event was a heartfelt reminder of the strength and passion within our community. It's not just about houses; it's about building homes, dreams, and a vibrant future for Windsor-Essex. 👉 Check out the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/e5fv8jQu Let's keep the conversation going! If you have questions or want to discuss how these insights impact your real estate journey, I'm just a message away. Together, we're not just shaping a market; we're crafting a community. 💼🏡 #WindsorEssex #CommunityFirst #RealEstateInsights #SpringSneakPeek #JordanSilvester

Beth Chandler has made an indelible mark on our city. I’ve had the honor of serving on the Board of YW Boston since 2018. That was the year that Beth began her leadership as President & CEO of this crucial Boston organization. In 2020, I became the Board Chair, which gave me the opportunity to work more closely with Beth. Beth is stepping down this summer, after 12 years with YW Boston and six as its head. With her guidance and advocacy, YW Boston has made Boston a more equitable place for the benefit of all residents, in particular women of color. Beth stewarded the non-profit through historic challenges, from a complex strategic planning process to navigating the pandemic to selling the landmark Back Bay building. She also seeded the growth of diversity and inclusion throughout our institutions.  I’ve learned a lot from Beth over the years. From her strength—she’s very direct, and stands up for what she believes to be right. From her willingness to listen to different opinions and perspectives, and change her mind. And I particularly appreciate her combination of vision and strategy. Anyone who wants to make transformative change in their organizations can learn lessons from her tenure. When she led us in a deep probe into the meaning of our mission, she helped us focus on who our beneficiaries really are: not just the clients we consulted or the participants in the program, but the colleagues and clients of those people. She saw how YW Boston was a catalyst, inspiring and supporting people to be change agents in their own organizations. I vividly remember when the Board was discussing a tough decision. We’d been losing money on a volunteer-facilitated service. She wanted to hire staff to deliver it more effectively and charge a fee. We were anxious about the risk of hiring people with a budget deficit. Beth presented the alternatives clearly: we could gradually bleed out over time, or we could take this risk and build toward a sustainable model. She recognized it was the time for bold moves. We agreed. And when the demand for DEI services exploded, we had the people we needed and we were well positioned to provide the services. She also knew that boldness isn’t always about expansion. When I joined the board, YW Boston had 10 or 12 programs—we were spread a little thin. Beth and the leadership team honed the portfolio basically to three: Inclusion Boston, LeadBoston, and FYRE. These, along with advocacy campaigns like parity on boards and United Against Racism, share a theory of change: they build a group of people who have a real deep understanding of equity and inclusion, so that they can go back to their organizations and create change.  That vision has helped create a better climate for everyone. I give Beth my gratitude and my personal admiration, for all that she’s done—for YW Boston, for so many organizations that have worked with us, and for the City of Boston. Thank you, Beth. https://wix.to/Rmy6E0N

How are you facing the reality of the overdose epidemic in your work places? How are you preparing your teams to respond to these events? How are you supporting your teams in need of recovery support or that are in recovery now?

What a beautiful and inspiring report. There is much to do in support of our nation’s families, especially when one looks at the “given” supports in other industrialized nations, where paid family leave and state-supported childcare are the norm. AND, ZERO TO THREE is making great strides for infants, babies, toddlers, parents, childcare workers, advocates, and more. This detailed report shows heart-centered leadership making a huge difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of little ones and their caregivers. The trauma — and its consequences — prevented by the policy work, advocacy, early interventions, trainings, support of parents, and people working with children and parents, truly cannot be measured. No doubt the dollars invested here have massive economic returns. AND the stress, pain, worry prevented by this work? That is vitally important as quality of life is improved; as harried parents, with this support, can breathe and enjoy their children. That kind of support lasts a lifetime in early relational health and the optimal brain development that goes with it, increasing the likelihood of healthier outcomes in physical, mental, and emotional health. Hope you’ll join me in being uplifted and inspired by reading this stellar report. Too, who doesn’t love all those photos of babies?!? ❤️🦋❤️

Really helping military families: @Blue Star Family is launching Blue Star Outposts! Nonprofit organizations impacting the military-connected community can apply to become a #BSFOutpost Learn more and sign your organization up to #DoYourPart → https://bit.ly/4awfjs7

Great article on the amazing work of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi under the impressive leadership of our President Shelley Buck (Pte Wicota).

Conrad Madsen, SIOR 🌵 and I covered a lot of ground on the most recent episode of the C-Suite podcast, including current market trends and all things Dallas (including the story behind the hat). Give it a listen and let me know your thoughts.