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As we approach Q2, enjoy this calendar for April, May, June! ? Access the full #2025calendar and free resources at: https://lnkd.in/eQ_DN5e5 ??Review our risk, response, action guide (RRA): https://lnkd.in/e6yeEeg8 Consider this: three powerful lessons stand out as we navigate forward— 1?? The urgent need to lead in ways that create safety and security for all. 2?? The importance of cultural education and fluency. 3?? The necessity of truth and reconciliation for ethical accountability and transformation.

??With government #jobcuts now at 200,000, U.S.-based employers announced 172,017 job cuts in February, and planned cuts to Social Security. Q. How will your organization adapt, shift, and respond? Q. How will you ensure no one is left out or left behind? ??Are You Ready?: Prep for the Shift For associations, professional societies, and nonprofits, these workforce reductions will trigger major #financial and #programmatic adjustments: ? Membership-based organizations must focus on recruitment and retention strategies, career transition resources, and alternative revenue models to support affected professionals. ? Nonprofits must anticipate #higher service demand while adapting to funding shifts and potential donor declines. ? Offer project-based opportunities for volunteer engagement: ? More Volunteers (Short Term): Recently unemployed government workers may use their time to volunteer, increasing participation in advocacy efforts and grassroots initiatives. ? Skilled Volunteer Projects: Organizations can offer displaced professionals opportunities for research, policy work, capacity-building, and mentoring programs. ? Engagement Pipeline: Volunteering can create networking opportunities, helping individuals transition into new roles while strengthening the industry or nonprofit sector. ? Advocacy. Inform people about their paths to #advocacy and options to express their needs at the local level. ?? Connect on Proactive Strategies How can we support you? And help your organization adapt, innovate, and sustain during this transition with: ? Coaching. Conference, event, or ongoing career, business, and life coaching services to support impacted members. ? Consultation. Multi-disciplinary consultation on building a strengths-based business model, which includes a sustainable membership model that gets you traction . ? Strategic Foresight and Planning. Strategic planning that integrates cultural fluency, access, restoration, ethics, and belonging to ensure long-term success. ? Training and Facilitation. Personalized learning and a skill-based curriculum or leadership development for keynotes, roundtables, workshop sessions, meetings, retreats, certificates, and more! ??Resource: U.S. Job Cuts Surge in February - https://lnkd.in/gXX-m-83 Let’s build a future that is resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking. Because our resilience is enough. ??https://lnkd.in/eEpEvAZE #AssociationLeadership #NonprofitImpact #Resilient #WorkforceTransition #GovernmentJobs #VolunteerEngagement #StrategicPlanning

Honoring International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month at the Women’s Executive Forum with Association Forum and amazing friends and colleagues in Choose Chicago. Some elements of being UNSTOPPABLE: 1?? Knowing and accepting yourself—embrace who you are, to use your superpowers for good. 2?? Relentless commitment to your values. 3?? Dedication to your passion. 4?? Having positive and proactive people around you. 5?? Setting boundaries. 6?? Stopping what’s not working. 7?? Giving to and serving with others. Developing authentic and meaningful connections enhances relational intelligence. 8?? Enjoying the love of learning, leading, and following. 9?? Spiritual awareness and faith. ?? Staying linked with family. 1??1?? Making mistakes. Owning them. Correcting them. 1??2?? Serving, giving, connecting, and including others. 1??3?? Prioritizing well-being—because Health is Wealth. 1??4?? Having FUN and laughing along the way! 1??5?? Embracing emotional truth—owning and honoring your feelings. There’s something powerful about believing you are and can be UNSTOPPABLE. As Mellody Hobson reminds us, “The biggest risk of all is not taking one.” Being unstoppable means embracing risks, stepping outside your comfort zone, and moving forward with courage and bravery. A huge Thank you and congratulations to Cie Armstead, MPA, DBA, for her leadership and impact! Your dedication to empowering women and associations is truly inspiring. ??Q: What strategies do YOU use to be UNSTOPPABLE? Drop them in the comments! Let’s inspire each other. Kudos Artesha Moore, FASAE, CAE and the team! #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #UNSTOPPABLE ##LearnLeadFollow

Prioritize the Top 10 in 2025 As a trusted professional across 75+ industries, working at all levels of organizations—leading teams, consulting, coaching, training, and developing impactful programs—I’ve seen firsthand how effective leaders and organizations focus on the right priorities to navigate change, press through transition, and achieve their goals. As we move through 2025, it’s time to recalibrate and refocus. The Capitalist Society Reality in 2025: ?? Mental health remains a global crisis. ?? 41.7% of US workers earn less than $12 per hour (Oxfam). ?? 88% of Americans are considered unhealthy. ?? 75% of people fear public speaking. ?? We spend at least 30% of our month at work. In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world, thriving organizations and leaders prioritize what truly matters. ?? 10 Years of Impact: 30 Years in the Game For a decade, Achieve More LLC has been blessed to deliver coaching, consulting, training, strategic planning, speaking, and authorship to elevate leadership, well-being, and DEIA+A - https://lnkd.in/epjsgzR7 That’s why I’m introducing The Top 10 for 2025—a recap for success, resilience, and impact. And resources we can help with. These ?? priorities are essential for forward-thinking leaders: People | Pay | Priorities | Problems | Possibilities | Platform | Policy | Personalization | Perspective | Performance A. People: The Foundation ?? People are your greatest resource. Organizations that prioritize well-being, development, and engagement create cultures of trust, loyalty, and high performance. I. Ways to Prioritize People in 2025: ? Know Thyself: Understand your communication and leadership style, personality preferences, strengths, and values. ?? Resource: VIA, CliftonStrengths, DiSC ? Well-being at Work Matters: Investing in employee well-being maximizes results and increases productivity. ?? Resource: Well-being at Work ? Caring Leaders Communicate: Give feedback, confront challenges, appreciate contributions, and manage conflict effectively. ?? Resource: Caring Enough to Confront: How to Understand and Express Your Deepest Feelings Toward Others ? Train, Level Up, or Pull Up: Strengthen management and supervisory skills to foster team cohesion, retain talent, and encourage peak performance. ?? Resource: The Five Behaviors? II. Key Elements of Focus: ?? Staff: Build a culture of belonging and recognition. Boards: Foster engagement and leverage expertise. ?? Volunteers: Create meaningful and impactful roles. Vendors & Partners: Cultivate trust and shared values. III. ?? Read This: ?? https://lnkd.in/eAGBUC4b #people #business #growth Mariama Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, CTS

Serving and volunteering is what we do! Are you ready for the path ahead? ?? Why We Can’t Wait: Leaders Trivia for the Ethical and Inclusive Path Ahead ?? ?? Engage today!: https://lnkd.in/ex4a8ei6 Leadership strategy is about making #ethical, #business, #inclusivedecisions that create lasting impact. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking event hosted by the ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership Ethics Committee & Conscious Inclusion Advisory Committee, where we’ll put our knowledge to the test, challenge perspectives, and explore what it truly means to lead with integrity. Let’s learn, grow, and prepare for the future together! ?? Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/ex4a8ei6 #business #EthicalLeadership #creativeaction #ProfessionalGrowth #ASAE #ConsciousInclusion #Service #Volunteering

?? Celebrating 10 Years of Achieve More LLC! ?? Wow! —it’s been ?? years of coaching, planning, training, and consulting to empower and support leaders in their strategic impact; strengthening communities, and driving culture change with DEIA+A, purpose driven leadership, and honoring well-being. ??While in the #peoplebiz for 30+years, my journey has been filled with learning, growth, laughter, and deep connections. ????I’m beyond grateful for every client, partner, and supporter who has been part of this mission. Your trust, collaboration, and belief in our work have made this possible. Here’s to the next decade of courage, bravery, transparency, impact, transformation, and achieving more—together! ?? ????Please share 1?? word in the comments that summarizes how our journey has crossed paths and impacted you, your team, members, or community! Happy to #help. Always here to #listen. ???? Warm referrals are welcome and appreciated. #AchieveMoreLLC #10YearsStrong #Leadership #DEIA #Coaching #Consulting #WellBeing #ChiefGratitudeOfficer #nextlevel #smallbusiness #bigimpact #courageousconversations #thanksGod #CAE #socialworker #educator Mariama Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, CTS

Pressing Through the DEI Demise: Truth, Accountability & Action It’s no surprise (see attached). The cycle of inequity in society remains pervasive, yet too often, conversations about it are dominated by privileged voices. ?? #WakeUp If you need assistance, a thought partner, or strategy, we’re here. ? https://lnkd.in/eXNm4kDr #Culturalfluency—true connection across differences—is critical at every level of privilege. The demonization of #DEI isn’t about improving society; it’s a deliberate distraction from the historical truth and reconciliation we desperately need. Too many discussions lack an understanding of the psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and social science behind racism, sexism, caste, bias, oppression, capitalism, and discrimination. Please Remember: ???. This isn’t about identity politics (that’s a made up concept and narrative). ???. It’s about ethics, equity, justice, dismantling systemic barriers, and economic superiority. To press through the attack on ideals of inclusion, belonging, DEIA+A , we must: 1?? Stay Rooted in #Ethics and Truth – Educate ourselves and others on the real history of inequality using interdisciplinary perspectives, not just headlines or political rhetoric. 2?? Challenge Privileged Narratives – Speak up when conversations erase systemic oppression and reframe DEIA+A as divisive rather than necessary. 3?? Build Cultural Fluency – Engage in meaningful dialogue, advocate for inclusive policies, and ensure equity remains a priority in #business, workplaces, communities, and beyond. 4?? Provide Your Own Funding – Invest in DEIA+A initiatives personally and collectively to sustain critical efforts without waiting for permission or approval. 5?? Find Sponsors & Partners – Align with organizations, leaders, and allies who are committed to real change and willing to support equity-driven work. 6?? Listen to All Voices – Center the experiences of marginalized communities, ensuring that those most affected by inequity have a platform and influence in decision-making. Plus, hear those that disagree and provide an opportunity for sharing respectful dialogue and feedback. ? This isn’t the time for passivity. Equity requires action, accountability, and courage. ? Let’s move forward with purpose to shape and reframe the future for the #generation within the U.S. A Resource: https://lnkd.in/euHRiiq7 ?? And let’s connect - https://lnkd.in/eXNm4kDr Mariama Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, CTS, Arthur Chan, Damita Snow, CAE, ENV SP, Tim Hopkins, CAE, Joia Crear-Perry, MD, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Mary-Frances Winters, Rhonda Payne, CAE, Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, Juan Amador, FASAE, CAE, Cie Armstead, MPA, DBA, Barbara J. Armentrout, CAE #courageousconversations #CulturalFluency #DEI #Equity #BreakingBarriers #Ethics #Accountability #Leadership #SustainableChange

?? Wishing you success in Q1! ?? May the seeds you’ve planted on your journey in #2025 inspire the growth and clarity you envision. ?? Enjoy this quarterly calendar, filled with some of my favorite quotes, to keep you #motivated and #focused. Let’s make this quarter count! ??What’s 1?? goal you have for the first 90 days? Share below ???? #Inspiration #Q1Goals #NewYear #leaderhip #vision ??Get us started… Mariama Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC Arthur Chan, Amanda S. Muhammad, MA, Camille Sanders, CAE, PCM, CDMA, Candace Campbell Jackson, Shelley Watson, John Blacksten

Being busy is overrated. ??True productivity comes from pacing yourself, prioritizing what matters, and leaving space for growth and reflection. Q. Impact do you plan to create? ??Let’s normalize the flow of #creativebalance and intentionality over #burnout. Q. How are you pacing yourself this year? #paceyourself #prioritiesmatter #busines #impact Mariama Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC

As 2024 winds down, remember to #protectyourpeace. ?? Hopefully you’re surrounding yourself with #positivevibes and rooting out negativity, because the power of positivity is contagious. Check out our latest newsletter and enjoy the gift of reflection. ?? https://bit.ly/winddownDec Take time to look back on what has been achieved while also looking forward to the next level. #protectyourpeace #nextlevel #powerofpositivity