Five Frogs, Inc.

Yesterday we welcomed the newest members into our Leadership Development Roundtable Alumni community! We marked the moment with LDR Alumni who reflected?on how they build culture in their own organizations, offered suggestions on how to implement new skillsets into their daily work, and most importantly, encouraged our newest cohort to take up space in the world! Join us in congratulating our 2024 LDR Cohort! Special thanks to our Coaches and LDR Alumni Pablo Colón, Demetria Nelson, Margot Gotterer, Mariana Serrano, MPH, Sarah Eisele-Dyrli, Roosevelt Smith, Carrie Kramer, Ebony Chisholm, and Anne Watkins for being present to share their wisdom, ask powerful questions and build strong ties to fortify this group as they take on brave, bold work. Big shout-out to co-facilitator and 2023 Alum Kevin Collins. And gratitude to our Coaches Virgen Marina Rodriguez, Janee` Folston, Yenny Disla-Toone, and Marissa Badgley, MSW who were with us in spirit. Finally, thank you to our colleagues at the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund for being such gracious hosts.

There's still time to register for the second session in our two-part learning series, Facilitation 102: Navigating Conflict, happening in partnership with Bridgeport Generation Now this Friday! Facilitation is an art, a science, and a form of magic! Our movements and organizations need excellent facilitators in order to survive, adapt, and thrive. Drawing from their personal experiences working in schools, organizations, and movements, Gabbie and varun of the People's Saturday School will support facilitators in navigating the conflict that emerges in a meeting or training. This workshop is open to anyone who is looking to develop their skill in facilitation centering care, accountability, and cooperation. No previous facilitation experience is required. Sliding scale registration closes at Noon on Wednesday, 10/9! Register here: https://lnkd.in/er5RxfgP

Our dear Frogs community, we are so grateful for the many ways you've shown up this year, stretched, grown, and tirelessly pursued progress. Our work of new world making requires our whole, creative, joyful selves. So we hope this season offers time for rest, rejuvenation and a little bit of magic with your loved ones! We look forward to learning and growing in community with you in 2024!

Are you looking to make a difference? We have a great opportunity for you! State of Connecticut - Office of the Governor is seeking talented individuals to serve as contracted fellows to support numerous executive branch agencies and the Governor’s office on high‐priority matters and initiatives. Learn more about the opportunity, requirements, and how to apply at https://lnkd.in/e4z9EXy6

Last month we celebrated our closing LDR session! We are so proud of our 2023 leaders who completed their 9-month leadership journey with us! These leaders embody our mission and vision of creating?lasting change for an equitable Connecticut. You can apply to be a part of this strengths-based, action-oriented experience designed for brave, bold leaders, working for racial equity and justice too! Apply for our next cohort beginning in February 2024. Click the link to apply today. Applications are due by Tuesday, December 5th at 5 p.m. https://lnkd.in/eKywsXUy