Mission Forward

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:

How can organizations adopt AI in ways that enhance, not replace, the human workforce? In this rebroadcast episode, Carrie talks with George Rivera, Senior VP of SHRM Enterprise Solutions, who emphasizes the importance of aligning AI strategy with company culture. “AI plus HI equals ROI,” he says, highlighting the power of AI-human collaboration. Top takeaways include: 1?? AI should supplement, not replace, employees. 2?? Ethics and customization to unique cultures are critical. 3?? AI can increase productivity, improve engagement, and reinforce skills. Listen in to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eD_BbMRB #Communications #SocialImpact #CourageousLeadership

It’s natural to crave certainty in these uncertain times. Yet, “uncertainty is the only certainty there is.” So, how do we deal with it—and communicate through it? Read on for some grounding to help get you through this time.

There’s been much talk in recent weeks about cutting costs, building efficiencies, and reducing wasteful spending. Some extreme examples of this are playing out in real-time in the U.S. Administration, with the true?impact of those actions yet to be realized. Truth be told, most Americans agree that some level of cost-cutting and efficiency is good. However, it's how leaders choose to address the issue of cost-cutting that is in question, which brings me to an article featured last week in The Guardian. It’s a tale of some eager beavers and the power of listening to those closest to the problems we set out to solve. Read on for more...

Words have meaning, and words shape collective understanding. When we use words loosely, not only can meaning get lost, but the truth can get lost, too. This week, I call on some wisdom from Mitch Albom to help give guidance and a reminder of why the search for truth-- no, the demand for truth-- will always matter. More in this week's Finding the Words.

How do you build and maintain trust in today's information landscape? This week on Mission Forward podcast, we're rebroadcasting an insightful conversation with Michael Gordon Voss, Publisher at Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR). With decades of experience in media, Michael has mastered the art of building trust between publications and audiences—something that’s more critical than ever. We dive into: 1?? The role of curation in building trust. 2?? How the social sharing economy impacts change. 3?? The value of publications in a trust-challenged world. Listen in to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dtjQ8nN5 #Communications #SocialImpact #CourageousLeadership

These days are hard for all of us in many different ways. The best we can do is hold the light we have up for others. When you hold your light up for others, you will also feel the benefit of its glow. Read Carrie Fox's latest #FindingTheWords to remember the impact of your light: https://lnkd.in/d9NJyu5t #Communications #SocialImpact #CourageousLeadership