Jamie Arkins, SHRM-CP’s Post

How Fun, Fabulous & Amazing to attend the Dallas Mavericks' 2nd Annual ERG Symposium & Market Fair Saturday morning, held Courtside & Foyer areas of the beautiful American Airlines Center in the City of Dallas! Over 200 great leaders from the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Regional Chamber, #CorporateSponsors, #CorporateandCommunityLeaders, #ERGLeaders, #Entrepreneurs and more attended, actively engaging in important #Community, #Messages, #Conversation, #Inspiration & #Motivation! Of course, our beloved Cynt Marshall, #CEO of our Dallas Mavericks, is an amazing #TransformationalLeader & Great Treasure in so many ways! Thank You, Cynt Marshall, truly, for the #STRATEGICIMPACT You Create in So Many Significant Ways, including #BusinessandCommunityCollaboration! The morning was rich with great panelists & speakers! Highlights & Special Gratitude to the Strategically Impactful Communication & Messages by panelists including: Anne Chow (She/Her), an incredible #TransformationalLeader - as they all are, Nate Bennett CDP of Comerica Bank, Kit Sawers of Klyde Warren Park, Peter Brodsky of Red Bird Mall, Corey Lark, Gail O'Bannon, Latosha Bruff, Gerry Altamirano, Michelle Thomas, MBA & others. #ERGs play a crucial role in Cultivating #Community, #Belonging & #Inclusion, & Promoting #DiversityandEquity within companies & organizations - especially those with large companies & staff. Companies of all sizes benefit. And it is important that ERGs are aligned with their Company's Values, Mission & Goals. In addition, company-wide activities are crucial too! #Respect, #Dignity, #Compassion, #Inclusion, #Community & #Support are key values strengthened through #ERGsintheWorkplace. #TransformationalLeadership is also required to help navigate the complexities and broadened views of #TodaysWorkplace & #CompanyMembers(aka Employees!). #TOGETHER, We Can Indeed Continue to Create #STRATEGICIMPACT in so many significant ways, including #BusinessandCommunityCollaboration - which is so powerful in many important ways! In our company, STRATEGIC IMPACT GROUP, specializing in Business & Community Collaboration, there are 3 Pillars to Create #STRATEGICIMPACT" #Volunteerism, #Philanthropy and #TalentandAssetContribution. #Companies & #ERGs are important vehicles to be able to #STRATEGICALLYIMPACT & #STRENGTHEN both #BusinessandCommunity through Purposeful #Collaboration. In closing, I am truly grateful to the Dallas Mavericks, Cynt Marshall & Their #Team for their #TransformationalLeadership, and being a #RoleModel in Creating #STRATEGICIMPACT in so many significant ways, including #BusinessandCommunityCollaboration. The Dallas Mavericks are near & dear to me, with my husband of 35 years, Bob Stevens, as a #RadioSportsBroadcaster in #Dallas for 25 years, and 10 years in #LosAngeles (including Magic Johnson & #Showtime!), covering all the #ProfessionalSportsTeams, including The MAVS, for radio sports networks around the country. Yes, #LETSGOMAVS! ❤️

Culture is everything in football. It’s the foundation on which sustained success is built. For Essendon, it means creating habits and values that drive performance on and off the field. But culture isn’t just about the players. It’s about everyone involved in the club—from administrators to supporters—aligning behind a shared vision. When a club is united, every decision, every action, reflects that culture. As someone fortunate enough to experience the heights of Essendon’s 1984-85 premiership teams, I’ve seen how a winning culture transforms a club. It’s time we reignite that spirit and build a foundation for the future that honours the past. #gobombers

Uniting Strengths : Empowering Growth "Exciting times ahead! 🎉 Today marked the inaugural departmental meeting of our Private Client teams following the successful amalgamation of Cartmell Shepherd and Nicholson Portnell. Inspiring to see our talented professionals come together, sharing insights, and setting the course for our collective future. Here's to synergies, collaboration, and unlocking new opportunities as we embark on this journey together! Deborah Flynn #MergedFirms #PrivateClient #Teamwork"

Another insightful and inspiring CEO/MD Roundtable event with some new and familiar faces. Thoughts on everyone’s agenda, how to engage with future leaders in business? 💭 Some really great ideas put on the table, with leaders who are actively seeking ways to work closer with the education sector to better prepare the future workforce. #Roundtable #Network #Collaboration #BusinessLeaders

As we celebrate a decade of Bâton Global, we’re excited to share the story of how it all began and the incredible journey we’ve been on. Over the last 10 years, we’ve had the privilege to work with visionary clients, tackle meaningful projects, and build a team of experts committed to creating positive change. This video captures not only the highlights from our 10th Anniversary celebration but also the story of how Bâton came to be, the milestones that have defined us, and the team who’ve shaped our vision. We’re grateful for everyone who’s been part of this journey so far—clients, colleagues, and supporters who’ve believed in our mission to serve the world. And as we look to the future, our purpose is stronger than ever: to help organizations "Accelerate Your Journey – There." Here’s to the next chapter of growth, collaboration, and purpose-driven work. Join us in celebrating our story, and get ready for what’s next! Watch the full journey here: https://hubs.la/Q02XVYHX0 #10YearsOfBaton #OurStory #Grateful #FutureFocused #AccelerateYourJourney #BatonGlobal #StrategicPlanning

PURPOSEFEST Yesterday was inspiring. Purposefest brings B-Corps and adjacent businesses from Bristol and across the country together with the purpose to, as main organiser and Mr. B-Corp himself, Andy Hawkins put it: to do business better. All the people I met are optimistic, open minded leaders who want to leave a positive legacy on the world through strong modern businesses. Profit and purpose can (and must!) be aligned. B-Corp certification requires consideration of a broad range of business areas from sustainability to governance to transparency to reporting. It's a values-based business transformation that requires buy-in and participation at all levels! We were reminded many times that our businesses and our careers are a journey, not a destination! And every step along the journey makes us a little bit better. Apparently, of the over 8000 certified B-Corps worldwide, more than 1000 are in Bristol alone. I am excited to work with values-driven companies like these to help them align their teams and build a community behind a common purpose, whether that is working towards B-Corp certification or their business' mission. Let's create thriving workplace culture that drives better business outcomes. #companyculture #BCorp #Purpose #purposefest #doingbusinessbetter #sustainablebusiness #profitandpurpose #teamwork

In this highlight series, my team at Michael Baker invited me to quickly share about my role, challenges, and my involvement with organizations in my industry. Check it!

Congratulations ElmTree Funds on being one of our 2024 CRE's Best Places to Work! 🎉 The best place to work is more than benefits packages, compensation and flexibility. Although all the aforementioned matter, we also considered examples set by corporate leadership, the company's spirit to giving back, and the affection employees help at these firms. Read the reasons behind our picks: https://lnkd.in/ggUd5xGS

Just about recovered from the amazing news on Friday that for the second year in a row, we’ve been named the North East’s fastest growing company! 🙌 We took home Fastest Growing Large Business AND Overall Fastest Growing Company — making us the only business to win the Overall title two years in a row in the award's 27 year long history 🏆 So, what's the secret to our growth? Simple: our people. Colleagues, clients, supply chain, and customers — without your dedication and passion, none of this would be possible. Your commitment to serving communities and driving innovation has propelled us forward, and we are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. In the words of our CSO, Brinsley Sheridan: "It’s humbling to receive this recognition. We’re a business built on strong values and we’re truly proud of our growth. Our people are paramount – they drive everything we do. "We’re committed to delivering outstanding services to the social housing sector and making a real impact in the communities we serve. It’s inspiring to stand alongside so many fantastic businesses, and we’ll continue to innovate, challenge the norm, and strive to be 1% better every day.” It was an incredible event hosted by Ward Hadaway and an absolute honour to be recognised alongside so many outstanding businesses from our region. Here’s to more success, more growth, and more innovation as we continue this exciting journey together! 🚀 #Growth #Success #PeopleFirst #Innovation #CommunityImpact #Fastest50 #REGENGroup