Impact Investing Beyond Dollars: The Role of Leadership in Making Lasting Change with Lacy Serros, Ep. 11
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Lacy Serros from Nonprofit Finance Fund talks about how they are bringing the private, public, and social sectors together to work towards equity in impact investing. Lacy shares her personal experience and how it influences her leadership style and the importance of language and narrative in leadership. She also explains the misconceptions about impact investing and emphasizes the importance of inclusiveness and data analysis in making decisions.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss challenging gender norms, impact investing and re-evaluating language as a valuable leadership skill.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
People from underprivileged areas are often forgotten and de-prioritized, making it important to include their perspectives in leadership conversations.
Personal background and experiences, such as familial and cultural norms, can shape leadership styles and bring unique perspectives to the table.
Impact investing requires more than just moving money towards social causes; it involves inclusive conversations, diverse perspectives, and data-driven decision making.
SHAMELESS PLUG
Ask yourself, “What is Pro-You?”
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
How can you, as a leader, bring diverse voices into the conversation and ensure equitable decision-making in organizations?
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