How an early-career assignment taught me that reliability, initiative, and trust are built one decision at a time. A Request Outside My Role Early in my career, while my manager was travelling, I received a message through a business contact at another organization. I was asked to arrange a cheque for an approved payment worthContinue reading “When “It’s Not My Job” Becomes a Career-Limiting Mindset”
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100 ABC Women Award
For me, leadership and mentorship have always gone hand in hand in my career in the private and social sectors. I strongly encourage everyone to empower others; to lead in building innovative community programs; and to offer thought leadership that promotes career development, health, and well-being. From my experience, the impact is exponential.
Internships are mutually beneficial
Supervising interns may be time consuming, but well worth the investment in time and effort. The mutual benefits of internships are enriching for both leaders and interns.
Mentorship Matters
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” John Crosby
Think differently about passion, vision and mentorship
Leading a not-for-profit organization whose mission I care about requires much more than passion. I truly understand that the uncertainty of donations and subventions can disrupt the best laid plans and vision of the future. Even though I have experience in business and as a volunteer board member in the non-profit sector, I have been learning so much more from many varied sources about the non-profit world.