Friday, January 17, 2025, Social Media post:
There is A LOT going on in the world, and thanks to the World Wide Web, we all have a front row seat to it all.
It’s pretty easy to become discouraged, disappointed, and depleted. So, here are a few nuggets to nibble on this weekend:
1. Go where you are appreciated, not tolerated.
2. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.
3. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
4. Rest is required, not earned.
5. Let your values lead your focus.
“May I stress the need for courageous, intelligent, and dedicated leadership…
Leaders of sound integrity. Leaders not in love with publicity, but in love with justice. Leaders not in love with money, but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their particular egos to the greatness of the cause.”
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, I celebrated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I was uninterested in the circus that has become mainstream media and social media and the sensationalized dismantling of our democracy in each branch of government. We know what the multitude of challenges will be for marginalized groups because we were told exactly what the priorities of this administration would be. We’re beyond sulking and crying. I don’t plan to engage in pity parties and problem listening sessions for the next 4 years (or more). If we aren’t discussing solutions and more specifically solutions that value my time, experience, responsibilities, cautions, and culture, I am not participating. I am protecting my peace…and I suggest you find ways to do the same. Give yourself permission to do what’s best for you at this time!
Nicki Sanders, MSW, is committed to career development, professional development, and organizational development. As Founder and CEO of Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting, her mission is simple – to eliminate toxic workplaces by developing skilled, empathetic, and goal-oriented leaders who have the vision, support, and resources to create a culture where business prospers, and employees thrive individually and collectively. Nicki has an extensive background in nonprofit management leading high-functioning, multi-disciplinary teams, volunteer recruitment and retention, and social impact programming. She is a thought leader dedicated to dismantling the outdated, narrow view of social work and an accomplished professor, coach, trainer, and group facilitator who has combined her gift for authentic relationships, Master of Social Work degree, and over 20 years of diverse work experience to create a life and career aligned with her values and purpose. She is a lover of nature, cupcakes, travel, and 80’s hip hop and R&B music.
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