Mary Brown, EdD

Workplace well-being remains a top organizational priority, but a gap between perception and reality may hinder efforts. This insightful article from Deloitte Insights explores six reasons for these gaps and highlights several options for moving forward.

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My latest piece in Forbes, this one on how best to manage resistance to change within the organization...any examples to share of how you've managed resistance? #leadership #organizationalchange #managingresistance #goslowtogofast

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Join Anne C. Kelly, ICF PCC, CMC, as a panel expert in the upcoming International Coaching Federation Ethics Community of Practice! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from her expertise! Reserve your spot today! Log onto your ICF Learning Portal Dashboard and register for the May 15 Ethics Community of Practice. Return to your learning portal on May 15 and "Launch Course" to join live. #ICFCredential #CoachingMentoring#EnrollNow #CCEase #ICFCertification #Professionalcoaching #coacheducation #internationalcoachingfederation #anewleafcoaching #federalcoaching #businesscoaching

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If this is also your credentialing year, I invite you to enroll in this Mentor Coaching group cos Jesse Trout, CHC, CPCC, PCC is amazing and fun and learning go hand-in-hand. Tell him I sent ya ;) Sacred Time #ICFCoaching #MentorCoaching #Credential #coaching #careercoaching

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I lead team facilitations and group workshops that inspire, strengthen, and empower. Message me today to explore what's possible for your team and/or organization! A few of the instruments I use: Five Behaviors®: A Wiley Brand, Leadership Circle, Hogan Assessments, Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand, Leadership Practices Inventory #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamEffectiveness #ExecutiveCoaching #PersonalGrowth #ChampioningPotential

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A sharp article by renowed polymathy researcher Dr. Angela Cotellessa Meyers on polymaths in organizations. "One problem with hiring in general, though, is that when managers are trying to fill a position, they typically want to see a story that shows commitment to a single career path when they review applicants’ résumés. Managers frequently look for a consistent “story” of specialization within a discipline. Hiring managers typically want to select an employee who has spent their career in a single career field and have a solid commitment and focus on mastering that area of expertise. Résumés with seemingly disconnected positions often tell a story that quickly turns off hiring managers, so those applicants rarely have an opportunity to interview for the position. While hiring single-discipline experts may be appropriate and strategic for some positions, such as more routine work in accounting or human resources, consistently hiring with that focus could backfire if employees are hired for jobs that are not routine or stable, such as information technology or product development. While deep experts can innovate, they can also hold a limiting bias toward their approaches to problem solving, influenced by the lens of their chosen discipline. Deep experts may have on “blinders,” based on the single lens through which they have chosen to see the world." #hr #polymath #hiringstrategy #humanpotential

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Leveraging the Mentorship Factor for Effective Book Writing Dr. Michael Koku, November 2024 Author’s Forum. The Mentorship Ripple Effect: A Legacy of Growth Mentorship is more than guidance—it's a catalyst for transformation. By gaining wisdom and support from a mentor, you become empowered to inspire others. In book writing, this ripple effect turns your words into a legacy, impacting countless lives. The MENTORSHIP Advantage Using the sticky acronym MENTORSHIP, mentorship becomes a powerful tool for crafting your book: *M = Motivation: Mentors ignite the spark that pushes you beyond writer’s block and self-doubt, fueling your passion and purpose. *E = Expanded Perspectives: Mentors help you see through diverse lenses, enriching your narrative with depth and empathy. *N = Networking Opportunities: Mentors connect you with agents, editors, and publishers, opening doors you can’t alone. T = Transfer [Wisdom Transfer]: Mentors share proven strategies and insights, equipping you with tools to excel. *O = Observation: By observing mentors, you learn how to emulate their storytelling and publishing success. *R = Relationship: Trust and mutual respect create a safe space for growth and creative exploration. *S = Support: Mentors guide you through challenges, offering structure, clarity, and resilience. *H = Honest Feedback: Constructive critique polishes your work, elevating it to excellence. *I = Inspiration: Mentors fuel bold dreams and help you find your unique voice. *P = Personal Growth: Mentorship accelerates both your writing skills and professional confidence. Mentors: Architects of Success Mentors are your book’s architects, helping lay its foundation and shaping it into a masterpiece. As Shawn Hitchcock says, “A mentor empowers a person to see a possible future and believe it can be achieved.” Charting the Course with a Mentor Think of your mentor as your navigator, guiding you through the uncharted waters of book writing. As Denzel Washington noted, “Show me a successful individual, and I’ll show you someone with real positive influences.” With mentorship, your journey transforms from daunting to inspiring, with every step bringing you closer to success. Mentorship in book writing doesn’t just produce books; it builds legacies. #mentorship #bookwriting #mentorshipfactor #lampglobalcommunity

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Strategy toward socially accountable college/university Thanks Alex Nesbitt for sharing this valuable post and make clear difference between strategy and planning, I want to take it from here to elaborate with the context of medical education. At a university or a college level, strategy is about setting the vision, while planning is about executing it efficiently. For instance, if our strategic goal is to transform the college into socially accountable , we need to design a curriculum that not only builds competencies for a socially accountable doctors but also redirects research and community service toward serving the community in the region our medical school serves and beyond 🌍. 🥅🎯Planning then focuses on the nuts and bolts—creating courses, training faculty 👩‍🏫, and building community partnerships 🤝, reshape the services provided at PHC or tertiary level w to make that vision a reality. Aligning strategy with planning ensures we’re not just setting goals, but actively working towards them 🚀. Faculty development plays a key role in this process, empowering educators to drive impactful change in our students' education. #MedEd #SocialAccountability #FacultyDevelopment #LeadershipInEducation #StrategyAndPlanning

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We're almost at the half way mark of 2024 and I thought it the perfect time to 'Harness Your Strengths.' ✨ Join me for a dynamic two-hour webinar, focused on strengths-based coaching. This session is designed to help leaders at all levels understand their innate strengths to enhance leadership effectiveness and self-management. 👥 Date: 4th July, Thursday Time: 7:00 pm IST For indepth details head to the registration link: https://lu.ma/4li6vvt3 #webinar #leadershipcoaching #executivecoaching #strengthsbasedcoaching #leadershipworkahop #onlinecoaching

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This morning, I sat down to write a quick blog post—but it evolved into something much more! I found myself gathering books and insights from thinkers who may not see themselves as evaluators but have profoundly shaped my practice. Many of them express what I do far more artfully than I ever could. The result? A list of eleven defining qualities that accidental evaluators (myself included) bring to this work. #AccidentalEvaluator #PurposeDrivenWork #ImpactDriven #ReflectivePractice #ThoughtLeadership

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WHAT IS VISION? As we note in my book “Everything Connects,” the more that we can attend to the different facets of value, of the ways that our individual lives and organizations can enrich the lives of others, the more deliberately we create it. From value creation, profits will emerge, and not just short-term profits—value that is long term, replicable and sustainable, not to mention more meaningful. → MORE IN THE LINK IN THE COMMENT SECTION. 👇 → PROCEEDS FROM BOOK SALES ARE PLEDGED TO MULTIPLE MYELOMA CANCER RESEARCH — #organization #business #transformation #AI

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🎉 Empowering Innovation: Embrace Your Experimentation Mindset! 🎉 Join us for a dynamic, face-to-face conference designed to ignite your innovation mindset! Led by two pioneers in academic transformation; Garret Westlake, Ph.D., Executive Director of the da Vinci Center at VCU, and Steve Whitehead, Head of Practice for Academic Innovation at Academic Impressions this event will dive deep into design thinking. In a world where ambiguity is the new constant, leaders are increasingly called to guide organizations through the unknown. What if we saw every challenge not as a problem to be solved but as an experiment to be explored? At Empowering Innovation, we’ll reframe uncertainty as a powerful catalyst for creativity and growth. Here’s what’s in store: ✨ Hands-On Workshops & Deep Dives: Gain practical, design-thinking techniques to tackle complex challenges. ✨ Insights from Top Innovators: Garret and Steve will share their experiences and strategies for fostering an innovation culture. ✨ Networking with Forward-Thinking Leaders: Connect with peers equally committed to change, resilience, and fresh approaches. 🗓 Feb 24-25, 2025 📍 VCU's da Vinci Center Ready to turn challenges into growth? Join us! #EmpoweringInnovation #DesignThinking #Leadership #Innovation #Experimentation

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✨ How often do you truly invite your team into the conversation? ✨ As leaders, creating intentional spaces for two-way dialogue isn't just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for engagement and growth. When we create these spaces, we’re not just solving problems—we’re building a culture of trust, collaboration, and, most importantly, joyful leadership. #JoyfulLeadership #IntentionalLeadership #TeamEngagement #InclusiveLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #EmployeeVoice #MarissaLevin #MarissaInternational

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The scale of problems we face today cannot be solved by one heroic individual leader. System Leaders are needed who are able to bring about collective leadership. This new type of leadership is the gateway to systemic change at a scale commensurate to the problems of our times. Join us! Reserve your slot here: https://lnkd.in/g2wn-_HU

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My friend and colleague Laura Barnard, PMP, CAL, Prosci, IES has a new book out May 14th entitled The IMPACT Engine: Accelerating Strategy Delivery for PMO and Transformation Leaders. 🎉🥳 The book promises to provide the guidance you need to elevate your influence while you accelerate the delivery of your organization’s strategy. Sign up here to become an IMPACT Insider and gain exclusive access to the digital book plus snag other bonuses --> https://lnkd.in/gtHueBQn #PMO #projectmanagement #projectmanager #transformation #organizationaltransformation

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There are three key factors that enable the right behaviors and create positive innovation outcomes. These factors are leadership support, organizational design and innovation practice. https://buff.ly/48m49WI

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Andy Forest and I spoke to participants in our Amplifying Impact program last week, and they identified a few potential barriers to think through as they explore how AI might support their organizational goals. 1. Workload - Finding the time to slow down and investigate how AI might serve their organization! 2. Trust - If and where hard-earned trust with their users and partners and clients might be eroded by using AI. 3. Data Security - What do we need to know that we don't know. So many organizations are deeply curious about how AI might serve their organizations and the implications of using it. Our program is designed to support you in thinking deeply and systemically about how AI might fit into your organization, responsibly, ethically and effectively. Andy Forest is a pioneer in building and thinking about Human-Centric generative AI. I am a Systems Thinker and Coach with a deep interest in collaboration and co-creating relational systems that have a positive impact. Together we provide a comprehensive skillset for exploring AI and your emerging needs. https://lnkd.in/g3HiGauP

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