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Melancon’s Named Leaders in Philanthropy

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, Community Leadership | 0 comment | 23 November, 2022 | 1

Sandy and Wayne Melancon are the recipients of the 2022 Leaders In Philanthropy Award for Acadia Parish. Sandy and Wayne were both born and raised in St. Martin Parish and graduated from St. Martinville High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Wayne is a retires engineer, and Sandy is a retired high school teacherRead more

Dr. Ezora Proctor Named United Way Trailblazer Award Honoree

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, Community Leadership | 0 comment | 26 September, 2022 | 0

United Way of Acadiana announced its selection of 11 honorees for the 2022 Women Who Mean Business Awards presented by Home Bank. The honorees were selected as finalists out of more than 100 nominations submitted from UWA’s service areas of Acadia, Lafayette, St. Martin and Vermilion parishes. The women will be recognized during a ceremonyRead more

Practicing Mindful Leadership | Community Leadership Series

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Community Leadership | 0 comment | 12 May, 2021 | 0

During the past decade, the number of leaders indicating that job stress is a major stress in their lives has doubled. The U.S. Department of Health attributes 70 percent of work-related physical and mental complaints to stress. And health insurance claims related to stress are estimated to cost organizations more than $300 billion yearly. InRead more

The Dynamics of Eight Different Styles of Leadership

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Community Leadership | 0 comment | 6 May, 2021 | 0

Through using past business experiences, learning activities, and personal self-discoveries, all leaders have developed their own capabilities, behaviors, and personalities to lead. They all have different styles of leadership, different ways of demonstrating passion and commitment, and diverse ways of driving their personal presence within an organization. Their skills and characteristics are clearly situational andRead more

Cultivating Effective Leadership in a Virtual Workforce

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Business Help, Community Leadership, Education | 0 comment | 23 April, 2021 | 0

As the work environment continues to change, whether through natural development of technology or due to the recent changes due to the global pandemic, one of the most critical challenges that face organizations is developing leaders with the necessary skills to succeed in that climate. In 2012, members of the ATD Forum explored many ideasRead more

Building Resilient Leadership Through Self-Awareness

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Business Help, Community Leadership | 0 comment | 16 April, 2021 | 0

Do you know if you’re resilient? A lot of people think they either are or aren’t born with resilience or that it’s a result of circumstance. The truth of the matter is that there are some important factors that affect our resilience. Anyone can be resilient to a point, but after a certain threshold there’sRead more

Community Leadership | What Will Become Your Legacy?

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Community Leadership | 0 comment | 4 March, 2021 | 0

Why did you open the doors to your business? Today’s business owners often say it’s because they want to make a difference, fill a need, solve a problem, or support their community. There’s little doubt that business ownership isn’t just about making money; it’s about making a difference. What role will your business play inRead more

Showing Up | Just as Important for Influencers

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Business Help, Community Leadership, Education | 0 comment | 15 February, 2021 | 0

If you expect to have any kind of influence in your company or in your industry as a whole, the first step is to show up. This means getting involved with your work community and going the extra mile in terms of the effort you give your assignments. The more you can put yourself outRead more

Community Leadership | How to Listen with Your Eyes

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Community Leadership, Education, Leadership Excel | 0 comment | 8 February, 2021 | 0

One of the best ways to communicate doesn’t involve talking; in fact, it is quite the opposite. We are talking about the importance of listening. Think about the last time you really felt heard. Chances are, the person you were speaking to wasn’t scrolling through their phone or busy doing other things, but instead gaveRead more

The Servant Leader’s Guide to Persuasion

By Jules Broussard | Blog Series, Business Help, Community Leadership | 0 comment | 29 January, 2021 | 0

When many people think of persuasion, images of sleazy, unscrupulous salespeople often come to mind. While it is true that their methods can be quite persuasive, there are other ways to convert others to your way of thinking or doing things without them feeling as though they are getting ripped off. In the persona ofRead more

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