by Blue Ridge | Nov 9, 2023 | Leadership, Uncategorized
When people hear that I was in the Peace Corps for almost five years, instead of the usual two, they always respond: “Wow, you must have been really good…” to which I may smile or make a funny remark. However, when I’m talking about leadership,... 
by Blue Ridge | Sep 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Program Committee Update The Program Committee has hit the ground running on planning for the 2024 conference, supporting our theme of Authentic Leadership. Based on popular demand, we will be bringing back our Skill Lab offerings next summer, where Ridgers learn from... 
by Blue Ridge | Sep 29, 2023 | Leadership, Uncategorized
I do hope you all got home and found time to reflect and absorb all the great information that came from BRI 2023. Thank you to those who completed the evaluation. It holds great feedback that the Board and each Committee Chair is taking seriously. The work for 2024... by Blue Ridge | Sep 29, 2023 | Leadership, Uncategorized
When Nisha Anand brought up the topic of “radical inclusivity,” my first thought was “oh I’m inclusive…this won’t speak to me.” Little did I know that I would have to check myself over and over during the next three days, and I’d walk out realizing that I still have a... 
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... 
by Patrick Jinks | Jan 25, 2017 | Employee Engagement, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Uncategorized
Coaching an executive recently, he told me that his CEO had a way of making people feel smaller instead of taller. That really hit me. It was as if my client was now coaching ME. So I started asking this question: When I come into the presence of those I lead, do they...
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