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Mindi Callison, Executive Director of Bailing Out Benji, is a wise and thoughtful leader. When she writes “[d]eep in in the policy talk, the goals, and the strategic plans, we all seem to have lost the plot,” she is reminding us not to become so attached to our preferred solutions or long-standing strategies that we lose sight of our end goal. Strategic plans are really important, but they should be designed with the flexibility to respond to an ever-changing world and new learnings. And remember: our ultimate goal is to create a more humane world for everyone, and all forms of human and non-human exploitation have the same roots. How do we avoid upholding/leveraging these underlying systems of oppression/exploitation in pursuit of short-term wins for our single issue? How do we conduct our advocacy in ways that contribute to the dismantling of systems that underlie all forms of human and non-human exploitation while simultaneously furthering our singe-issue/cause? I believe Mindi and her team are going to show us the way.  (and if you are interested in hearing more from Mindi, there is still time to register for her 9/26 webinar: https://lnkd.in/gtjsNity) https://lnkd.in/gdKAjzRN #animalwelfare #animalrights #strategicplanning #socialjustice #leadership #puppymills #animals #dogs #companionanimals

Learnings from animal kingdom-1 Have always been fascinated by the animal kingdom and I thought using them as analogy for management / Life lessons Mara River crossing People who see the wildebeest crossing and getting killed might make you think how stupid of them to walk straight into a trap (waiting crocs) and Lions on the other side Lessons - 1.When you are in millions and the only option for food /survival is to cross the Mara to greener pastures. you need to take the jump (TINA factor -Adoption to Change / Hope) 2. Gather in high numbers and cross so increases higher % of survival (team work and synchronization for better success ) 3. Knowing that some will fail but majority will succeed ( Collaboration and Success factor) 4. Resilience and will power to overcome adversity and reach the other side ( Resilience/ goal orientation /Challenge ) 5. The wildebeest momentum and numbers also urge the Zebras to follow and even sometime take lead to cross the Mara (Inspiration/ Leadership) Nature is so beautiful that the crossing happens between July to Sept and birthing happens in February/ March that by the time the crossing happens the calves are strong enough to join the herd and take the leap #Lessonsfromanimals #Learning #Teamwork #Change #Hope #Survival #adopt #Challenge #Collaboration

Ever wondered what the animal world can teach us about life? 🤔 This eye-opening video shares 8 key lessons that everyone should learn from the wild. 🌿 From teamwork and leadership to resilience and adaptability, animals have mastered the art of survival and growth. 🐾 Check out this inspiring video to explore the wisdom hidden in the natural world! 🎥👇 https://lnkd.in/gpHqFNpc Let's embrace these lessons in our own lives and careers! 💼💪 #Leadership #Teamwork #AnimalKingdom #LifelongLearning

We visited Alfamén, a small town near Zaragoza, Spain. María José has been working here for over 25 years. She owns a livestock farm with her husband, where they raise lambs of a native Aragonese breed known as Ternasco de Aragón, certified under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) label. Products with the PGI label are, by definition, distinguished by a specific quality, reputation, or characteristic attributable to their geographical origin. Their production, processing, or preparation must occur in the defined geographical area that gives them their name, as detailed on the Spanish government website www.administracion.gob.es. María José tells us she loves her work because it allows her to choose her hours and be her own boss—though not always. "During lambing season, I don’t get to choose; I’m here all day." The workload during breeding season is intense because, under the quality standards of the Ternasco de Aragón certification, lambs are slaughtered before they are fifty days old. This makes that time of year especially demanding. "When I started, I knew nothing, but my family helped me a lot." María José’s beginnings, like many in Spain’s primary sector, are rooted in family tradition. She says the work is very tough; the farm doesn’t stop for holidays, long weekends, or vacations. Even on Christmas Day, the animals must be fed and taken to pasture. María José shares that they haven’t been able to vacation their entire lives. This hard work has its rewards, and she wouldn’t trade it for anything. "I like working outdoors, and I like working in my village. I don’t feel like I’m missing anything here." However, María José tells us that not all rural areas are so fortunate. "Many women farmers and ranchers miss having more services, which is why there are fewer of us." In a society that still upholds some patriarchal traditions, many rural women find it difficult to balance roles like raising children and managing household duties with the dedication their work and projects require. "If you don’t have daycare centers or health centers nearby, you can’t focus on your business as much as you’d like." For this rural entrepreneur, linking her livestock farm with a social economy organization, such as a cooperative, has been a huge help. Through her cooperative, Pastores Grupo Cooperativo, she has found the necessary support to channel her product sales, obtain the best feed for her animals, and manage administrative processes of all kinds. María José also combines her work with intense advocacy for rural women and the primary sector. She serves on the board of AMCAE, la Asociación de Mujeres de Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España, which is a partner in the Grass Ceiling project. "It’s important for us women to participate and take action. We’ve always been here (in the primary sector), but often in the shadow of men. That’s why it’s essential to make our presence known." https://lnkd.in/dEFUvzSZ

Almost 20 years managing crowds, you can fence, you can barrier, you can do many things, in the end, we all have animal instincts. Here the line-up for the Olympic Rings Picture organized by the shade... Quase 20 anos gerenciando multidão, tanta coisa dá pra fazer, mas no fim, somos todos como os animais em rebanho mesmo. Aqui, a sombra organizando a fila... FERG CONSULTING

We always should plan ahead of time and prepare our team to be future ready. Everything should be process dependent, not people dependent. A visionary leader always should be ready to face different types of challenges and how to mitigate those with right kind of people. Constant learning and development always pays off in the long run. Our FLDP program is one such customised development initiative by HR, which is helping not only to prepare the future leaders but also navigating the learning culture among our sales colleagues. FLDP project lead by Anupom Chowdhury 👏🏻 #Talentmanagement #successionplanning #development #business #strategicplanning #training #futureready #FLDP #HIPO

🦁 Leadership Lessons from the Wild: A Close Encounter in Botswana 🦁 On a recent trip to Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, we experienced a moment that reminded us of true leadership. A lion—the undisputed king of the savannah—walked straight toward our jeep with unmatched confidence and calmness. In that moment, I couldn't help but reflect on how this majestic animal embodies key traits of effective leadership: 🌟 Presence – Commanding attention without saying a word. 🌟 Confidence – Walking forward, unshaken by the environment. 🌟 Focus – Staying attuned to the surroundings but never distracted. The wild has so much to teach us about resilience, grace under pressure, and leading by example. 📍 Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 💡 Pro tip: Safaris aren’t just for wildlife enthusiasts—they’re incredible for personal growth and team-building too. Have you had an experience in nature that inspired your leadership journey? Let’s connect and share stories. #LeadershipLessons #BotswanaAdventures #SafariExperiences #PersonalGrowth #NatureInspires #ubonsafari

Lions and Tigers and Bears…🏗️🦁     You'll have to forgive me for missing last week's Family Friday - I was busy doing…well, a Family Friday! It was Finn's end of year field trip to the zoo 🐅 !   It was so much fun seeing him looking at these animals that he had never seen before. Lions 🦁 , tigers 🐯 , bears 🐻 , monkeys 🐒 , baboons, etc. Some of them even reminded me of some of his bedtime stories (Llama Llama Red Pyjama, Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See).   I also started to think about what might have been going through his head at the time. He's 18 months old and to this point had only seen some basic animals (dogs 🐶 , cats 🐱 , sheep 🐑 , pigs 🐷 , cows 🐄 , etc.)…what did he think of all of these exotic animals? They must have looked like aliens 👽 to him! Haha   This got me thinking about the construction industry 👷♂️ and the new comers to the industry - I also thought about when I was a new comer…a couple decades ago. Just like Finn looking at these strange animals and learning all the new things he is just learning 👩🎓 the basics.   College only taught me the basics, and that's not the college's fault - it's the shear amount of information that is out there that you need to learn in the industry. If college was going to teach you everything about the industry you would be in college for the rest of your life.   There is a certain amount of trial and error that you have to go through in the industry, in any industry really. There are still times that I learn from trial and error because I don't know everything and I never will.   We have to remember that with the new comers to the industry and realize that they don't have the experience of someone that's been in the industry for 20 years. We need to give these people the freedom to make errors, the mentoring to teach 👩🏫 them and the time ⏲ for them to learn. Those that have been in the industry for over 20 years need to pass along the learnings and the wisdom to give the newer people coming in…give them the support they need and we can improve this industry one new comer at a time! INTEGRATION - INNOVATION - IMPLEMENTATION #newtoconstruction #constructionindustry #continuouslearning #respect

Todays WORKFORCE DISTRACTION, are you feeling like a ZOO KEEPER 🫏🦛🦓🐺🦏🦆🦢🐍🐭🐁🦜 Q: Can ICONS and ACROYMS add a source of TRUTH to your team? Can those same icons also be used to improve IDENTITY & ACCESSESS management by providing unique emojis to security ALERTS 🚨 to help every stay safer inside the ZOO with you?

Identify, recognize and rectify your weaknesses and shortcomings make you an effective team member.