6. Embracing allies is essential.
A true champion of diversity, equity and inclusion doesn’t push someone away who genuinely wants to advance change because they look different than them. Questions are better than assumptions. If someone genuinely comes to you to understand and learn, give them the opportunity to learn. Change only happens when we can capture the minds, hearts and actions of those who don’t look like us or have the same life experiences.
7. Change starts by meeting people where they are.
Think about a 5K race. Some people can go out and run 3.1 miles any day of the week with ease. Others may be unable to run for 30 seconds without stopping. Inclusive leaders understand that different people are at various places along the continuum in their journey. Introducing enhancements to an organization’s culture takes time and conversations. Authentically committed leaders identify where people are and create safe spaces for dialogue and engagement. They have the courage to have uncomfortable conversations with their staff, board and partners about these issues and aren’t afraid to raise challenging questions.
8. There is no finish line.
Each of us is continuously learning, no matter who we are or where we come from. This work is complex and multifaceted. There is no way to address everything overnight, and certainly not without making mistakes along the way. Inclusive leaders are consistently trying to improve and be better when it comes to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion — working on it, prioritizing their focus on it, and ultimately building and strengthening a long-term culture of DE&I to change the future. Christopher Johnson is a senior social responsibility specialist at Mosaic and a member of the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s board of directors. He also co-leads NLC’s diversity committee. READ FULL REPORT HERE: https://nlctb.org/tips/inclusive-leadership/?gclid=CjwKCAiA6Y2QBhAtEiwAGH ybPex2an7vwFncLqXqevChlQwVq_jo0Gr66pe7pCgOOnLSYL1VsS2Z5RoCvj4QAvD_BwE
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Update
By Stephen C. Buckley, Legal Services Counsel and Jonathan Cowal, Municipal Services Counsel
Now available online:
February 2022 Under RSA 106-H:14 There is a Categoric Exemption for 911 Recordings from the Right-to-Know Law. This Exemption Applies Not Only to the Name, Number and Location of the Caller but Also to the Content of the Recording, B&C Management v. NH Division of Emergency Services, New Hampshire Supreme Court Case No. 2020-0052, 02/23/22
January 2022 Under RSA 236:112 Property Inundated with Junk is a “Junk Yard” Even if the Owner is Not Selling Junk, Town of Lincoln v. Joseph Chenard, New Hampshire Supreme Court Case No. 2020-0316, 01/19/22
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