Connection Collaborative

This November, we’re reflecting with gratitude on our clients who are making a profound difference in the world—especially our client, Suazo Business Center. Suazo Business Center is a pillar of support for Utah’s minority entrepreneurs, helping entrepreneurs from underserved backgrounds envision, launch, and scale their ventures. Connection Collaborative is honored to work with Suazo to break down the barriers that too often hold Latino and minority business owners back from achieving their dreams and making meaningful change for their families and communities. Through culturally sensitive business advising, access to capital, and tailored classes and workshops, Suazo is uplifting the dreamers who are the backbone of our vibrant communities. Read more in their latest op-ed in Deseret News: https://lnkd.in/gw7pV_Rr

November is a time for gratitude, and we’re incredibly grateful to work with The Dignity Index as one of our clients. Timothy Shriver’s powerful reminder speaks to the heart of the issue: many of us are grieving, feeling isolated and uncertain. Yet, there’s a way forward. Through the Dignity Index, we’re reminded that connection and hope aren’t just possible—they’re within reach. This season, and as we wrap up election season, let’s rekindle our commitment to treating each other with the kindness and dignity we all deserve. #ClientSpotlight #Gratitude #Dignity

I love this quote from Lynne Twist, and I remind myself of it before every conversation I have with donors and clients. "Money is like water. It can be a conduit for commitment, a currency of love. Money moving in the direction of our highest commitments nourishes our world and ourselves. What you appreciate appreciates." When you look at how money flows through you, if there is anything left after your bills, what does it show you about what you appreciate? Time with friends? Travel? Experiences? Good food? Education? When I reframed my own relationship with money to see how it can be a conduit for my commitment, it was no longer about scarcity but instead about my own values. Connection Collaborative #values #money #soulofmoney #connectingthedots

How did you find a job that you love? What does it mean to show up to work with intention?? How do you stay motivated when the state of the world is so heavy? In our newest episode of 92,000 Hours, we reflect on our Changemakers season and the inspiring stories we heard from people who are in the trenches, doing the work to make our world a better place. This season, we learned how big change happens through small actions we commit to every day. We learned that every person has a story they’re yearning to tell. We learned that the greatest gift you can give someone is to listen to them and treat them with dignity. And we learned that we spend so much time at work, we might as well have fun with it! We hope you had as much fun as we did listening to our amazing guests this season (and listening to our host, Annalisa Holcombe, getting a little weepy. Over and over again.) The episode is available now on all major podcasting platforms, on YouTube, and on our website at https://lnkd.in/gBZwSk4R #podcast #leadershiptips #belongingatwork #meaning #lessonslearned

The moments that made us laugh. The moments that made us “weepy”. The moments that changed the way we think about the world. Hear it all in a special episode of 92,000 Hours, where the Connection Collaborative team reflects on our changemakers season and has a little fun along the way. The episode is available now on all major podcasting platforms, on YouTube, and on our website at https://connection#leadershipdevelopment https://lnkd.in/gjiy9DK5 Annalisa Holcombe Lexie Banks Sarah Doh #podcast #changemakers #missiondriven #intentionalliving #belonging #leadership

How can you make intentionality a daily practice? What would your life look like if you lived it with intention? What is the difference between acting with intention and being intentional? In our final episode of the Changemakers season of 92,000 Hours, we talk with Dale Whittaker about intention. Intention, he says, is about acting with purpose and clarity. This insightful conversation delves into how intentionality can be transformative, impactful, and even healing. We talk about the radical shifts that happen when you show up each day with intention and the change that can be sowed in your life, in your work, and in your world. Listen now on all major podcasting platforms, YouTube, and on our website at https://lnkd.in/gEHcu_2R. #intention #intentional #leadership #podcast

“The opposite of intention is frantic, random, short-term activity focused on process without clarity.” “If you decide where you want to be, what you want to be, how you want to be, your subconscious takes you there.” On this week’s episode of 92,000 Hours, we talk with changemaker Dale Whittaker, a former university president and provost now serving as Senior Program Officer in Postsecondary Success at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dale invites us to truly ask ourselves: who do we want to be in this life? This conversation will surely leave you inspired and motivated to infuse your daily life with intention. The episode is available now on all major podcasting platforms, on YouTube, and on our website at https://lnkd.in/gEHcu_2R #intention #intentional #leadership #fundraising #podcast

Can you learn optimism? What is the difference between optimism and positivity? What does optimistic leadership look like? How can you support the people in your life who lean toward pessimism? Don’t miss this week’s episode of 92,000 Hours, as Sarah DeMark, Ph.D. talks about all things optimism. Sarah implores us to get curious about the attitude and mindset we are bringing to our lives, both personally and professionally. You won’t want to miss this insightful and inspiring conversation. The episode is now available on all major podcasting platforms, on YouTube, and on our website at https://lnkd.in/eAxg6HTa #optimism #positivity #positiveleadership #leadership #podcast?

“Optimism is talking about the future in a way that seems achievable.” “Sometimes you have to sit in the muck without making a plan to move forward. But you have to find the balance between nudging things forward while also validating that people feel bad about the current situation.” “You can drive through pity city, but you can’t stay there.” On this week’s episode of 92,000 Hours, Sarah DeMark, Ph.D. – Vice Provost for Workforce Intelligence and Credential Integrity at Western Governor’s University –?talks with us about optimism. She breaks down the difference between optimism and positivity and talks about the difference optimism makes on teams and at home. The episode is available now on all major podcasting platforms, on YouTube, and on our website at https://lnkd.in/g8B-B2ME.

What would it look like if you were fully engaged in the world around you? In your work? In your family? In your friendships? How would your life change? In this week’s episode of 92,000 Hours, Shawn Teigen of the Utah Foundation talks to us about engagement. He shares how curiosity keeps him engaged in his day-to-day life and connects him more deeply with the people – and world – around him. The episode is available now on all major podcasting platforms, YouTube, and on our website at https://lnkd.in/gWaPyrUg #engagement #curiosity #changemakers #leadership #podcast?