Mission Forward

What if #truth could speak? Not metaphorically, not through human interpretation, but as its own entity—indignant, unyielding, and, above all, betrayed? This week on the Mission Forward #podcast, Carrie Fox sits down with bestselling author Mitch Albom in front of a live audience to examine the anatomy of truth—how it bends, how it breaks, and how, in the hands of history’s most cunning deceivers, it can be weaponized. Listen in: https://lnkd.in/eHxCxHsj #SocialImpact #Communications #CourageousLeadership Marc (Rosey) Rosenthal

It's only been 65 days since the presidential inauguration, and many are tired of the constant “now what” as news breaks and "what now" as we start feeling the effects in our daily lives. There’s so much we wish we could avoid, control, and change. And while we don't control it, we can get through it. I offer one option for how...in this week's newsletter.

What happens when a single act of courage changes the course of a life—and an entire community? In the premiere of Mission Forward Season 10, Carrie sits down with Dianne Myles, a documentarian, storyteller, and the Social Entrepreneur in Residence at Mission Partners, Benefit LLC. Dianne’s journey is one of movement—between communities, identities, and self-defined futures. From navigating diverse worlds in Colorado Springs to making a bold career change after her mother’s sudden passing, Dianne shares how storytelling and owning your narrative can transform lives. Tune in for a conversation on: ? The power of the human voice. ? The stories we tell—and the ones we don’t. ? The impact of taking control of your own story. Listen in and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts: https://lnkd.in/es2aE5KM #MissionForward #Storytelling #CommunityImpact #OwnYourStory #SeasonPremiere #SocialImpact #CourageousLeadership #Communications

How will you keep the music playing? When faced with a challenge or setback, we have the choice to complain about it or do something about it. This week's #FindingTheWords is all about people who did something about it. Read on and tell us what you think: https://lnkd.in/epk44KHa #SocialImpact #Communications #CourageousLeadership

NEW EPISODE ALERT ?? We like to think of lies as small, inconsequential things. A white lie told to spare someone’s feelings. A harmless exaggeration to make a story more compelling. But what if the smallest lies weren’t so small after all? What if they were the building blocks of something far more dangerous—something that could shape history itself? Listen in to the latest short-form episode on the #MissionFoward podcast: https://lnkd.in/eJW4w8qK #Communications #SocialImpact #CourageousLeadership

There’s usually two responses to something – you could complain about it or do something about it. This week's article is a story of doing something about it. Read on for more...

Please join us in welcoming Nick Stetz?as the newest member of Mission Partners' Leadership Team! ? In his new role as Vice President of Marketing (after serving?in a contracting role since last fall), Nick will champion the growth of our client’s marketing strategies, while also overseeing the growth of Mission Partners’ brand, including our?long-time education?and leadership platform,?Mission Forward. Nick brings over 10 years of direct experience guiding?nonprofits, social impact organizations, and Fortune 500 brands. An expert in communications strategy, he’s developed and implemented a range of?strategic partnerships, impact programs, and strategic planning initiatives. Core to his approach is leading with a human-centered, diversity-oriented, data-forward, and community-building mindset. Learn more about Nick and his work: https://lnkd.in/e3uXZTnR

????Season 10 of the?Mission Forward Podcast is LIVE! ? If you don't already have the pleasure of knowing Dianne Myles—documentarian, storyteller, and the newly appointed Social Entrepreneur in Residence at Mission Partners, Benefit LLC—start here. ? Listen (or read) in as Dianne and Carrie Fox (she/her) discuss the role of code-switching in survival and bridging divides, navigating unexpected life events that?reshape our paths, and how prioritizing joy and purpose can lead us into our best lives. ? Learn how to own your story: https://lnkd.in/et6CxbEr

New Podcast Trailer Alert! ?? Truth be told, we’re living through turbulent times. And for those of us in positions of leadership, we are doing our best to navigate the uncertainty of these times, while needing to bring a certain calm to those around us. Doing this work alone can be exhausting.?So, whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this show ensures that you don’t go it alone.?Every week, we will hear from inspiring leaders across media, philanthropy, business and society leaders shaping big ideas, leaders living through their values and?leaders making remarkable progress in divided times. Listen in and subscribe to never miss an episode: https://lnkd.in/eEPtUdcW #MissionForward #Podcast #CourageousLeaders #SocialImpact #Trailer Carrie Fox (she/her) TruStory FM Mission Partners, Benefit LLC

Practice is something we keep—it's a commitment to ourselves, an act we perform again and again in the spirit of moving a goal along, even under pressure. We practice our sports, our musical instruments, our crafts, and our values. Practice takes diligence, focus, commitment, and an insistence to keep it up, even when excuses mount. Read on: