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Last September, under the guidance of Filene Fellow Amy Hillman, the Center of Excellence for Leadership, Strategy & Governance came to life. Since then, these forward-thinking organizations have made it all possible: Community Financial Credit Union, Desert Financial Credit Union, Everwise Credit Union, First City Credit Union, Municipal Credit Union, OneAZ Credit Union, Suncoast Credit Union, TruStage, University Credit Union and Visions Federal Credit Union. Thank you to our Leadership, Strategy & Governance Inner Circle! Learn more about this Center at filene.org/leadership and then let us know if you want to join this list: https://lnkd.in/girM3rRN

Do you want to live a big, bold life? If you want this kind of life you need audacious goals. The kind of goals that Kelly Conway describes as “kind of embarrassing to say out loud.” I found Kelly’s comment so instructive. Articulating audacious goals has oddly become some act met with stigma or shame. As if being irrationally ambitious is threatening, delusional, or self-centered. Better to fit in, think small, settle, and live just an ordinary life. Taken to the extreme, this is a sad commentary on what it means to be an American. I thought what it means to be an American is to aspire. To believe in possibility. To dream. A place like Western Michigan University is a place where changing this attitude can produce outsized returns for our country. Let’s be honest, this is Western, a regional school. It’s not Michigan. It’s not Notre Dame. It’s not Harvard. Regional universities often suffer from self-doubt, an inferiority complex, and a feeling of being “a back up school.” Perspectives like this breed a culture where audacious goals face headwinds. The upside is regional universities are settings with outsized opportunity to unleash potential in American society. What inspires me today about my work at WMU is creating spaces where expressions and acts of professional ambition are seen as virtuous. Become a CEO? Go to Wall Street from Western Michigan University? Jump out of plane? Let’s get after it and make it happen. I have discovered that central to creating these spaces is courage. By their nature, audacious goals have high risk of failure. Whether it’s talking about them, or actually pursing them, audacious goals require a toughness, a willingness to be vulnerable, and a quasi religious leap of faith. In Leadership and Business Strategy at WMU Haworth I am learning so much about creating a culture that empowers courage and makes it infectious. Core to this culture of courage is wellness, authentic and meaningful relationships, public displays of courage, public appreciation of couage, and role modeling. It has been amazing to watch Megan Hause as President of LBS continue to nurture this part of our program. Jumping out of a plane has long been discussed in LBS but had never been seen. This semesters group made it a reality. Shoutout to Edward Montgomery for his support and belief in our program. We have even bigger things to come. Get After It!

Exciting news! Do?a Ana County Sheriff, Kim Stewart, has been selected for the 2025-2026 New Blue University of Virginia Batten Fellowship. The six-month-long program, starting in June 2025, will provide valuable data-driven insights and access to research teams that can help transform the Do?a Ana County Sheriff’s Office. This fellowship is supported through grant funding and will introduce innovative ideas to address the most pressing issues in policing today. #Leadership?#GoDASO?

??Debut Episode of Legacy & Leaders?? A great sit down with NFL lineman and Indy native Mike Jerrell. In the convo with Mike we discuss transitioning from College to pros, the importance of goal setting, support systems, and how he always viewed himself as more than an athlete. #leadership #guidance #successtraits #motivation #goalsetting #leadership #servantleader #championshipmindset #leadfromthefront

Those who master the art of communication just do better personally & professionally! Take “yourself” out of the center & put “others” there! It’s not lonely at the top when you pull others up each rung of the ladder with you! REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCT. 4! Register your team! #Leadership #Communication

We all communicate one on one, in small groups, standing up making presentations, etc. The best communicators get promoted, make more money, & lead teams. Do you want to get better so that you grow personally & flourish professionally? Then register today for the Lunch & Learn! #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership

Change in leadership brings fresh perspectives, new energy, and exciting opportunities for growth. As we transition into this next chapter, I’m looking forward to the innovative ideas and approaches that will shape the future of learning. Change isn’t just about adapting—it’s about discovering new possibilities, challenging assumptions, and growing in ways we never expected. It pushes us to rethink strategies, embrace different viewpoints, and refine our skills to better serve students and educators alike. Dr. Murray’s an inspiring leader who works side by side with everyone - I’m ready to work hard, collaborate, and support our students. Change fuels progress, and I’m excited to be part of it. #Leadership #Education #GrowthMindset #Opportunities

There are pros, then there are PROs! PROs demonstrate a commitment to others. A commitment to others' growth, others' well-being, others' aspirations, others' potential, others' vision, others' future. If you are similar to OG in this motivation, know and trust there are "others" out there like me who are direct beneficiaries. And, if getting in cahoots with other PROs piques your interest, here's an #opportunity to consider.

Check out the post below to read about my CEO's placement in the Top 50 Most Influential People in Northern VA. #SAICproud of her commitment to SAIC and excellent leadership.

Check out the post below to read about my CEO's placement in the Top 50 Most Influential People in Northern VA. #SAICproud of her commitment to SAIC and excellent leadership.