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Specializing in the Wholly Impossible

Specializing in the Wholly Impossible

by Dave Parker | Aug 22, 2018 | Community, Leadership, Leadership Parallels With History, Uncategorized

When I started my work with nonprofit organizations over two decades ago, I was introduced to a phenomenon—Nannie Helen Burroughs. Born in 1879, the granddaughter of former slaves, Ms. Burroughs desired to be a school teacher; however, without a proper college degree...
What’s Going On?

What’s Going On?

by Dave Parker | Jul 8, 2018 | Community, Leadership, Leadership Parallels With History

Prior to BRI week, listen to the tracks of Marvin Gaye’s album “What’s Going On.” Then read the lyrics. Apart from being great music, the themes are timeless and it seems as though Mr. Gaye is reaching across the years to speak to you as a social sector leader. From...
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