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One of the concepts in the Art of Possibilities was the ‘Framework of Possibilities.’ This concept, among others, is a great one to keep in the leadership toolbox. Overall, the book shares the importance to think about what it is you’re trying to achieve and map out how you plan to get there. Most importantly […]

Root Cause I: Annoted Biography WIKI Root Cause 1 Root Cause II: Literative Review REVISED_ LaNiece RootCauseIIESEC620 42011FINAL Root Cause III: Planning To Plan Planningtoplan lajones04022011

WHO AM I? I am blessed as a loving caring and nurturing creature of womankind. I love supporting the growth and development of others and helping them find their purpose in life. WHY AM I HERE? I am still discovering why I am here. I do know I am here for a reason. I think […]

THE FIRST STEP: Finding Your Truest Self *WHAT DOES MY “HAIR DOWN/SHOES OFF” Self Look Like? What am I doing during these moments? My “hair down / shoes off” looks like a Saturday and Sunday afternoon in my cozy home/office at the computer working on a couple of client campaigns. This is when and where […]

MY RESUME as of today! LAJONES Resume 2011

Moments of Obligations – How to Change the World – Social Entrepreneur and the Power of New Ideas In Bornstein’s “How to Change the World,” a dynamic collection of compelling stories of social change, his selections illustrate the most creative passionate, driven and visionary individuals from around the world who boldly take on extraordinary challenges […]

ADVOCATING FOR MORE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN AT ALL LEVELS OF PUBLIC LEADERSHIP to help shape public policies for positive outcomes for disenfranchised communities of color: affordable housing, affordable and free medical care, afterschool programs for youth, job training, senior services, safe pathways, effective schools, and so much more! This is “My Picasso” highlighting my shared vision […]

TONY ROBBINS: The Innermetrix Disc Index is a modern interpretation of Dr. William Marston’s behavioral dimensions. Marston’s research uncovered four quadrants of behavior which help to understand a person’s behavioral preferences. This Disc Index will helps to understand your behavioral style and how to maximize your potential. Below is my completed assessment #1 – BEHAVIOR. […]

SITES FOR YOUR REVIEW: Cause Capitalism: http://causecapitalism.com/ Matthew Alberto’s Newsletter: matthewalberto.com ARTICLES YOU MAY FIND INTERESTING: Zeroing in on Impact: http://www.bridgespan.org/LearningCenter/ResourceDetail.aspx?id=858 15 Social Venture Capital Forms That You Should Know About: http://causecapitalism.com/15-social-venture-capital-firms-that-you-should-know-about/ America’s Leading Black Women Advocating Change: http://www.theroot.com/multimedia/root-20-social-activists

Evolving Models: Innovations in Social Enterprise Friday, April 08, 2011 from 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM (PT) Mills College | 5000 MacArthur Blvd | Oakland 94613 I have registered to attend! If anyone is interested visit the event page: http://csrbannualconference.eventbrite.com for more information.

FE between the linesSocial Business Enterprise by Mamun Rashid Last semester I taught ‘Entrepreneurship’ to the BBA students at Institute of Business Administration(IBA), Dhaka University as well as MBA students at NSU Business School. Usually we focus on perspective of an entrepreneur, challenges of building an enterprise, business plan formulation, raising money from various sources, […]

I look forward to attending tomorrow’s (Feb 24th) informal chat with JED EMERSON on social enterprises at South Beach Harbor building at Pier 40, from 6-8 PM in San Francisco. Who is Jed Emerson? Jed Emerson has a long history in the field of social enterprise and impact investing, all of which started right here […]

By Andy Powell, Times Staff Writer Marie Johnson, director of the Family Success Center, is pictured Wednesday at the center in Gadsden. Johnson will be honored this week at the University of Alabama as the state’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year for her work in developing the Family Success Center. While an entrepreneur focuses on […]

There is one constant in life and that is: change. Change is a necessary part of the human condition. It challenges you and makes you grow. Importantly, change enables you to transcend your previous limits in order to reach new heights. You are able to overcome new obstacles that you once believed impossible. In essence, […]

Eight trends in social entrepreneurship to watch for in 2011 January 27th, 2011 2:37 PM By Tamara Schweitzer We thought we’d kick off the year with a look at some of the trends currently shaping the movement. What follows is the culmination of a series of interviews with a diverse group of experts. Each trend […]

SSIR[1]_ a feature story from The Stanford Social Innovation Review “Freeing The Social Entrepreneur” Chantal Laurie Below & Kimberly Dasher Tripp Social entrepreneurs are often reluctant to relinquish control and create strong leadership teams. Unless they make this important transition, the organizations entrepreneurs worked hard to create are unlikely to scale or have the desired […]

In many areas of rural Senegal, West Africa, most girls are encouraged to stay at home and work to support their brothers as they get an education. An education in most of Africa costs a high percentage of the total family income. They must pay for all school supplies, uniforms and fees. Consequently, if the […]

Hello and welcome to my wordpress blog site! As an inspired graduate student at Pepperdine University studying Social Entrepreneurship and Change, here I will post my thoughts, academic assignments and community projects. So please feel free to check in from time to time to read and share your thoughts. There is an awesome project that […]