Leadership question
Hello NEOA members! PR committee here. It was great to see so many of you
at the conference!
Speaking of which, as you noticed, we elected a new slate of officers, but
there are board positions that will be open and committees to fill. Arielle
Derival-Joseph, our incoming President, will be reaching out. And, as
always if you have an interest or questions, reach out to a board or
committee member you know or to Arielle.
This transition, which happens every year, made me think about Leadership.
The importance of being an effective leader, what it means to us all and
how we can learn from each other.
Our Next Navigator, NEOA's NEW Newsletter will focus on this topic.
We have one question that we would love you to answer in one sentence or 2.
We will include many of your answers in the next edition of the Navigator!
We are ALL leaders! And, we are so fortunate to have so many fabulous ones
in our NEOA community. Please take a few minutes and respond to this
question by next Monday.
WHAT DOES GOOD LEADERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
Thank you!
Cheers!
Linda and Bryan
A good leader does not ask others to follow the leader to a destination, but shares with them where they all need to go, asks how they might all best get there, then walks beside them as they travel together. A good leader celebrates with others when they arrive, and shares in the disappointment if they do not.
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Hello NEOA members! PR committee here. It was great to see so many of you at the conference!
Speaking of which, as you noticed, we elected a new slate of officers, but there are board positions that will be open and committees to fill. Arielle Derival-Joseph, our incoming President, will be reaching out. And, as always if you have an interest or questions, reach out to a board or committee member you know or to Arielle.
This transition, which happens every year, made me think about Leadership. The importance of being an effective leader, what it means to us all and how we can learn from each other.
Our Next Navigator, NEOA's NEW Newsletter will focus on this topic.
We have one question that we would love you to answer in one sentence or 2. We will include many of your answers in the next edition of the Navigator!
We are ALL leaders! And, we are so fortunate to have so many fabulous ones in our NEOA community. Please take a few minutes and respond to this question by next Monday.
WHAT DOES GOOD LEADERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
Thank you!
Cheers!
Linda and Bryan
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Hello NEOA members! PR committee here. It was great to see so many of you at the conference!
Speaking of which, as you noticed, we elected a new slate of officers, but there are board positions that will be open and committees to fill. Arielle Derival-Joseph, our incoming President, will be reaching out. And, as always if you have an interest or questions, reach out to a board or committee member you know or to Arielle.
This transition, which happens every year, made me think about Leadership. The importance of being an effective leader, what it means to us all and how we can learn from each other.
Our Next Navigator, NEOA's NEW Newsletter will focus on this topic.
We have one question that we would love you to answer in one sentence or 2. We will include many of your answers in the next edition of the Navigator!
We are ALL leaders! And, we are so fortunate to have so many fabulous ones in our NEOA community. Please take a few minutes and respond to this question by next Monday.
WHAT DOES GOOD LEADERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
Thank you!
Cheers!
Linda and Bryan
Love this, Beagle!
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Hello NEOA members! PR committee here. It was great to see so many of you at the conference!
Speaking of which, as you noticed, we elected a new slate of officers, but there are board positions that will be open and committees to fill. Arielle Derival-Joseph, our incoming President, will be reaching out. And, as always if you have an interest or questions, reach out to a board or committee member you know or to Arielle.
This transition, which happens every year, made me think about Leadership. The importance of being an effective leader, what it means to us all and how we can learn from each other.
Our Next Navigator, NEOA's NEW Newsletter will focus on this topic.
We have one question that we would love you to answer in one sentence or 2. We will include many of your answers in the next edition of the Navigator!
We are ALL leaders! And, we are so fortunate to have so many fabulous ones in our NEOA community. Please take a few minutes and respond to this question by next Monday.
WHAT DOES GOOD LEADERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
Thank you!
Cheers!
Linda and Bryan
[cid:image001.png@01DBAFAF.F58B8260]Well said Linda and Love this Beagle!!!
And since I am piping in to add to the gratitude sharing- Yara, Heather, Becky, Hiedi, and the TRIO DAY/conference committees have done awesome with our NEOA events this year!! SO grateful!
Gaelyn Hastings, M.Ed. (she/hers) Why Pronouns?https://pronouns.org/what-and-why
Director
YOU Inc. College Access Programs
Cell: 617-866-1293
20 Cedar St. Worcester, MA 01609
Bruce Wells Scholars Upward Bound/TRIO -BWSP
Federally Funded by the US Department of Education
Hosted and based at Clark University and in Partnership with Worcester Public Schools
Dynamy John S. Laws Youth Academy- DJSLA
A United Way of Central MA Funded Program
"We are striving to forge a union with purpose...To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters, and conditions of man"- Amanda Gorman
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."- Winston Churchill
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically, intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today." - Malcom X
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Hello NEOA members! PR committee here. It was great to see so many of you at the conference!
Speaking of which, as you noticed, we elected a new slate of officers, but there are board positions that will be open and committees to fill. Arielle Derival-Joseph, our incoming President, will be reaching out. And, as always if you have an interest or questions, reach out to a board or committee member you know or to Arielle.
This transition, which happens every year, made me think about Leadership. The importance of being an effective leader, what it means to us all and how we can learn from each other.
Our Next Navigator, NEOA's NEW Newsletter will focus on this topic.
We have one question that we would love you to answer in one sentence or 2. We will include many of your answers in the next edition of the Navigator!
We are ALL leaders! And, we are so fortunate to have so many fabulous ones in our NEOA community. Please take a few minutes and respond to this question by next Monday.
WHAT DOES GOOD LEADERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
Thank you!
Cheers!
Linda and Bryan
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I would add that good leadership offers a shared vision with opportunity for equal participation from everyone in achieving it. It is creating opportunities and support for others to take on challenges and grow, while reflecting back both strengths and ways to improve. It is deep listening and openness to feedback. It is showing up with authenticity AND good boundaries!
Ginny Ward
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[cid:e95c3faa-bf31-4ea7-9804-0a02a28c8ce9]
Cell: 207-841-7539
Office: 207-725-3565
Mail: 3400 College Station
Brunswick ME 04011
www.bowdoin.edu/upward-boundhttp://www.bowdoin.edu/upward-bound
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[cid:image001.png@01DBAFAF.F58B8260]Well said Linda and Love this Beagle!!!
And since I am piping in to add to the gratitude sharing- Yara, Heather, Becky, Hiedi, and the TRIO DAY/conference committees have done awesome with our NEOA events this year!! SO grateful!
Gaelyn Hastings, M.Ed. (she/hers) Why Pronouns?https://pronouns.org/what-and-why
Director
YOU Inc. College Access Programs
Cell: 617-866-1293
20 Cedar St. Worcester, MA 01609
Bruce Wells Scholars Upward Bound/TRIO -BWSP
Federally Funded by the US Department of Education
Hosted and based at Clark University and in Partnership with Worcester Public Schools
Dynamy John S. Laws Youth Academy- DJSLA
A United Way of Central MA Funded Program
“We are striving to forge a union with purpose…To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters, and conditions of man”- Amanda Gorman
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”- Winston Churchill
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically, intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – Malcom X
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Hello NEOA members! PR committee here. It was great to see so many of you at the conference!
Speaking of which, as you noticed, we elected a new slate of officers, but there are board positions that will be open and committees to fill. Arielle Derival-Joseph, our incoming President, will be reaching out. And, as always if you have an interest or questions, reach out to a board or committee member you know or to Arielle.
This transition, which happens every year, made me think about Leadership. The importance of being an effective leader, what it means to us all and how we can learn from each other.
Our Next Navigator, NEOA's NEW Newsletter will focus on this topic.
We have one question that we would love you to answer in one sentence or 2. We will include many of your answers in the next edition of the Navigator!
We are ALL leaders! And, we are so fortunate to have so many fabulous ones in our NEOA community. Please take a few minutes and respond to this question by next Monday.
WHAT DOES GOOD LEADERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
Thank you!
Cheers!
Linda and Bryan
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Good leadership means navigating difficult times with empathy and a willingness to listen. A strong leader recognizes the potential in others and nurtures it—not only for the individual's growth but for the success of the collective goal. Most importantly, a good leader understands the value of community and embraces the ongoing journey of learning and evolving alongside those around them. Leadership is an evolving state.
Nina Vazquez
(She, Her, Ella)
Upward Bound Coordinator - Meriden
Wesleyan University
41 Lawn Avenue|Middletown, Connecticut 06459https://www.google.com/maps/place/41+Lawn+Ave,+Middletown,+CT+06457/@41.5527575,-72.6578887,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e64a66b9caee75:0xd95424e31a4ab319!8m2!3d41.5527535!4d-72.6557!16s%2Fg%2F11c2764sk2
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I would add that good leadership offers a shared vision with opportunity for equal participation from everyone in achieving it. It is creating opportunities and support for others to take on challenges and grow, while reflecting back both strengths and ways to improve. It is deep listening and openness to feedback. It is showing up with authenticity AND good boundaries!
Ginny Ward
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Director
[cid:e95c3faa-bf31-4ea7-9804-0a02a28c8ce9]
Cell: 207-841-7539
Office: 207-725-3565
Mail: 3400 College Station
Brunswick ME 04011
www.bowdoin.edu/upward-boundhttp://www.bowdoin.edu/upward-bound
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[cid:image001.png@01DBAFAF.F58B8260]Well said Linda and Love this Beagle!!!
And since I am piping in to add to the gratitude sharing- Yara, Heather, Becky, Hiedi, and the TRIO DAY/conference committees have done awesome with our NEOA events this year!! SO grateful!
Gaelyn Hastings, M.Ed. (she/hers) Why Pronouns?https://pronouns.org/what-and-why
Director
YOU Inc. College Access Programs
Cell: 617-866-1293
20 Cedar St. Worcester, MA 01609
Bruce Wells Scholars Upward Bound/TRIO -BWSP
Federally Funded by the US Department of Education
Hosted and based at Clark University and in Partnership with Worcester Public Schools
Dynamy John S. Laws Youth Academy- DJSLA
A United Way of Central MA Funded Program
“We are striving to forge a union with purpose…To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters, and conditions of man”- Amanda Gorman
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”- Winston Churchill
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically, intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – Malcom X
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Hello NEOA members! PR committee here. It was great to see so many of you at the conference!
Speaking of which, as you noticed, we elected a new slate of officers, but there are board positions that will be open and committees to fill. Arielle Derival-Joseph, our incoming President, will be reaching out. And, as always if you have an interest or questions, reach out to a board or committee member you know or to Arielle.
This transition, which happens every year, made me think about Leadership. The importance of being an effective leader, what it means to us all and how we can learn from each other.
Our Next Navigator, NEOA's NEW Newsletter will focus on this topic.
We have one question that we would love you to answer in one sentence or 2. We will include many of your answers in the next edition of the Navigator!
We are ALL leaders! And, we are so fortunate to have so many fabulous ones in our NEOA community. Please take a few minutes and respond to this question by next Monday.
WHAT DOES GOOD LEADERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
Thank you!
Cheers!
Linda and Bryan
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Good leadership means navigating difficult times with empathy and a willingness to listen. A strong leader recognizes the potential in others and nurtures it—not only for the individual's growth but for the success of the collective goal. Most importantly, a good leader understands the value of community and embraces the ongoing journey of learning and evolving alongside those around them. Leadership is an evolving state.
Nina Vazquez
(She, Her, Ella)
Upward Bound Coordinator - Meriden
Wesleyan University
41 Lawn Avenue|Middletown, Connecticut 06459
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@page WordSection1 { margin: 1in; }<image001.png>Well said Linda and Love this Beagle!!!
And since I am piping in to add to the gratitude sharing- Yara, Heather, Becky, Hiedi, and the TRIO DAY/conference committees have done awesome with our NEOA events this year!! SO grateful!
Gaelyn Hastings, M.Ed. (she/hers) Why Pronouns?
Director
YOU Inc. College Access Programs
Cell: 617-866-1293
20 Cedar St. Worcester, MA 01609
Bruce Wells Scholars Upward Bound/TRIO -BWSP
Federally Funded by the US Department of Education
Hosted and based at Clark University and in Partnership with Worcester Public Schools
Dynamy John S. Laws Youth Academy- DJSLA
A United Way of Central MA Funded Program
“We are striving to forge a union with purpose…To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters, and conditions of man”- Amanda Gorman
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”- Winston Churchill
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically, intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – Malcom X
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A good leader does not ask others to follow the leader to a destination, but shares with them where they all need to go, asks how they might all best get there, then walks beside them as they travel together. A good leader celebrates with others when they arrive, and shares in the disappointment if they do not.
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Hello NEOA members! PR committee here. It was great to see so many of you at the conference!
Speaking of which, as you noticed, we elected a new slate of officers, but there are board positions that will be open and committees to fill. Arielle Derival-Joseph, our incoming President, will be reaching out. And, as always if you have an interest or questions, reach out to a board or committee member you know or to Arielle.
This transition, which happens every year, made me think about Leadership. The importance of being an effective leader, what it means to us all and how we can learn from each other.
Our Next Navigator, NEOA's NEW Newsletter will focus on this topic.
We have one question that we would love you to answer in one sentence or 2. We will include many of your answers in the next edition of the Navigator!
We are ALL leaders! And, we are so fortunate to have so many fabulous ones in our NEOA community. Please take a few minutes and respond to this question by next Monday.
WHAT DOES GOOD LEADERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
Thank you!
Cheers!
Linda and Bryan
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