Leadership lessons, Relationships & Handling issues are essential in every leaders life. New Detroit was built on community engagement the old-fashioned way: roll up your sleeves, look eye to eye, be at the table, and confront, but always respect. Shirley Stancato, President and CEO of New Detroit, Inc., joined the organization over 15 years ago. […]
Leadership Lessons: Relationships First; Issues Second Read More »
Everything you need to know about teamwork you learned in Kindergarten. That’s right. The moment when using your favorite color crayon at table time was the highlight of your day. The time you built your first house with the set of random blocks that were painted like red and white bricks. Recently I interviewed a
Lessons in Leadership: Teamwork is learned in Kindergarten Read More »
Transformational change and continuous improvement are the right seeds for your community. Does this implementation require a little effort? Yes, because it moves beyond just “giving back” per se. This effort requires involvement and understanding the needs of the community. When you grasp their needs, you will immerse in the experiences and encounters. This takes
Transformational Change & Continuous Improvement Starts with You Read More »
There is an ideal place for you in the volunteer world. I promise. As a young girl, I dreamed of being a Candy Striper. I admit it: I didn’t know much about what they actually did. I was after the uniform. There was something about those pink and white stripes that seemed so grown up.
How to Find Your Ideal Place in the Volunteer World Read More »
