Leadership Lessons from Getting Close to the Land with Cody Jacobs, Ep. 40

SIPS & Leadership Episode 40 with Cody Jacobs on Leadership Lessons from Getting Close to the Land

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From working in the concrete jungle of NYC to now getting her hands dirty on a farm, Cody Jacobs continues to cultivate her leadership skills at Open Farmhouse. Located in Redding, Connecticut, Open Farmhouse has been restored to provide space to farm, live and create.  Cody talks about how the changing of the seasons and going through the physical labors of farming have taught her about leadership, patience, and the importance of new experiences in getting over fears. She’s even surprised herself by her love of cuddling turkeys!

CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the importance of collaborating with other experts, conquering fear within safe boundaries, and more (including what loofahs have to do with leadership!)

A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Pursue leadership that makes you happy.

• The importance of collaborating with other experts instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, that way everyone’s strengths are amplified. 

• Seeing how change happens with the seasons, and navigating through things that you can’t control.

 SHAMELESS PLUG

Check out Open Farmhouse

Get closer to where your food comes from.  Get to know your local farmers. Visit a local farm other than just buying the produce.

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

How do you handle adversity on elements you can’t control, like the weather or unforeseen circumstances?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Open Farmhouse

Listings Project

Great Shift

WEnyc

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SIPS & Leadership (Ep.5): Chef Greg Silverman of The Westside Campaign Against Hunger

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 23): Nancy Rhodes of alternew

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).

Leadership as a Soulful Practice based in Love and Abundance by Unique Brathwaite, Ep. 39

Leadership as a Soulful Practice based in Love and Abundance by unique brathwaite, ep. 39

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EPISODE SUMMARY

New York City community leader, wife, mom, and strategic development director Unique Brathwaite sees leadership as a deeply soulful act. Currently at CRE (Community Resource Exchange), she has two decades of experience in the non-profit sector in the areas of youth development, mentorship, leveraging community resources, and more. She embodies leadership by feeling abundant, comfortable and confident in who she is and positively impacts the communities that she serves.

CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the definition of leadership, community work, and more.

A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Leadership is about creating space, opportunity and pathways for others to do their most purpose driven work.

• The importance of proactive partnership in fundraising for BIPOC communities 

• Being comfortable in your skin so you can show up as your best self in your work

• Abundance in leadership is deeply soulful work.  Connecting within helps us to connect with our communities.

• The importance of amplifying the voices and experiences with BIPOC leaders

SHAMELESS PLUG

Check out the work of Community Resource Exchange

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

Do you show up as the same person in each situation or do you code switch based on your roles in your career and your life?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

LinkedIn

Maya Angelou Quote

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SIPS & Leadership (Ep.33): Melinda Jackson on Leadership

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 22): Bix Gabriel and Stephanie Arcella of TakeTwo Services

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS). 

Creating and Sustaining Black Wealth to Build Stronger Communities with Caron Washington, Ep. 38

Creating and Sustaining Black Wealth to Build Stronger Communities by caron washington, ep. 38

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Caron Washington is the Vice President of Wealth for JPMorgan Chase’s (JPMC) Advancing Black Pathways Program (ABP). ABP is a bold new initiative that builds on JPMC’s existing efforts to help Black people chart stronger paths towards economic success and empowerment. ABP focuses on three pathways to accelerate economic empowerment and opportunity for Black people - Wealth, Education, Careers. 

We discuss the paradigm shift with investing in black communities and black wealth by educating people on what is possible, a broader definition of networking, and the importance of gratitude in the work that you do.

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A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Leadership is about character and not the title—it’s how you lead the team and make tough decisions. You can’t be a leader without followers. 

• Caron’s work is in helping to shorten the racial wealth gap and provide economic opportunities for the black community

• The importance of relationships and networking to make it mutually beneficial for all parties 

SHAMELESS PLUG

Be grateful and pay it forward. 

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

Is it more important what you know or who you know and why?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Caron Washington on LinkedIn

JP Morgan Chase & Company - Advancing Black Pathways

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SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 30): Lakimja Mattocks on NYC, Nonprofits, and Equity

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 11); Lacy Serros of Nonprofit Finance Fund

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).

Leadership in Social Impact and Changing Philanthropy with Melinda Jackson, Ep. 37

SIPS & Leadership Episode 37: Leadership in Social Impact and Changing Philanthropy with Melinda Jackson

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Melinda Jackson is social impact strategist and a philanthropy advisor. As Founder & Principal of Melinda Makes Change LLC, Melinda helps to connect grassroot changemakers of color with potential investors who can help to fund their missions. She finds strength in approaching leadership from the perspective of building lateral relationships. It’s all about collective impact.

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A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• On average, organizations that are run by folks of color have 76% less in terms of unrestricted net capital compared to organizations that are white led in the same space.

• A lot of what is happening in philanthropy is people are really connecting the dots when it comes to racial justice, and how much we underestimated the issue of racism and structural racism.

• It’s more about access than availability when it comes to funding. Grassroots changemakers are lacking access and pathways to the resources, so they need to get creative and that can be frustrating.

SHAMELESS PLUG

Check out Melinda Makes Change, LLC

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

What is your perspective on lateral leadership, or influencing those around you even when you don't have formal authority or power?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Movement Maker Spotlight Feature

People Making Things Better Podcast

OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 19): Rhea Wong

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 11): Lacy Serros of Nonprofit Finance Fund

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS). 

Leadership and Social Impact with Heather Hiscox, Ep. 36

SIPS & LEADERSHIP Episode 36: Leadership and Impact with Heather Hiscox

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Heather Hiscox is founder and CEO of Pause for Change. She is described as a disruptor, leader, innovator, social entrepreneur, national speaker, coach, mentor, and a lifelong learner with a passion for enabling organizations to elevate their missions and social impact.

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A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Instead of rushing into action, take a pause so that you make space so that the answers you need will come.

• We can really elevate the human experience if we all work together.

• We should support everyone in the humanity of their journey, acknowledging that we are continually learning together side by side, in community, and at scale, which challenges us to work in really different ways.

SHAMELESS PLUG

Check out Pause for Change,

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

How are you challenging yourself so you continue growing as a leader?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Heather Hiscox on LinkedIn

Jim Collins Good to Great

OTHER EPISODES OF INTEREST

SIPS & Leadership (Ep 35): Devon Davey on Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership

SIPS & Leadership (Ep 25: Gary Bagley of New York Cares

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS). 

Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership with Devon Davey, Ep. 35

SIPS & Leadership Episode 35 with Devon Davey on Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Power. Relationship. Trust. 

These are critical for teams working well.  

On this episode, my guest, social entrepreneur and strategist, Devon Davey, and I discuss these important aspects in addressing human challenges, the projects that give her energy and joy such as collaboration and coaching, some ‌trends she sees in social impact, having empathy for yourself, oppressive dynamics within an organization and much more.

Devon Davey has been an entrepreneur since she was a child. As a strategist for non-profit foundations, she facilitates plans guided by her core values of social justice, integrity, and co-creation. 

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A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Leadership is not only about power, but power sharing with others and having deep humility.

• Identify the gaps that stop you from implementing your vision. Build processes and build people so that the vision can be accomplished more effectively.

• Impact is agnostic to geography. It’s agnostic to business models. And it’s agnostic to industry. Seeing the common problems helps identify the next steps people should take.

• Everyone is a leader and has the potential to develop their leadership skills.

SHAMELESS PLUG

The Nap Ministry on Instagram

Take care of ourselves so we can take care of everyone around us.

QUESTION FOR REFLECTION

What does it mean to show up as your authentic self at your workplace and is it safe for that to happen?

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

DevonDavey.com

OutdoorAfro.com

BottomLine.org

ProInspire.org

GreatPlacetoWork.com

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SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 26): Jennifer Gresham of Work for Humanity

SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 24): Linda Calhoun of Career Girls

SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream ‌on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).