The Ignite Institute at PSR

Self awareness, others awareness, and we awareness are the critical elements of the strengths based leadership philosophy. At the heart of this type of leadership is seeing others’ strengths as assets and uniqueaffirming them. For inspiration on new ways to lead, check out our conversation on strengths based leadership with Chief Diversity Officer at Azusa Pacific University, Keith Hall, on our #ChangeHappensNowPodcast Listen today on our website www.igniteatpsr.com

We know you're most likely thinking about everything you need to do this week. Whether you're raising kids at home, an activist for social justice, or a member of a team within an organization, you're influencing and leading in different ways. Leadership, in whatever form it takes, all about moving individuals and groups to a better future. It’s about being aware of how others from different backgrounds may lead and how we can be more considerate of others within our organiza...tions, groups, and families. If you haven't heard our conversation with Vivian Mabuni, national speaker, author, and cancer survivor, on our #CangeHappensNowPodcast, this episode is the one to start or end your day with. It will leave you with inspiration to prioritize finding new ways forward that work for all, not just some. Listen today on our website + be inspired. https://www.igniteatpsr.com/blog/vivian-mabuni-episode-2 See more

Season 2 of #ChangeHappensNowPodcast is coming, early February!!!! We're so looking forward to showcasing the voices from our community, as well as the resources that have sustained them in the care they seek to provide to others. You'll hear from educators, consultants, members of the for profit and nonprofit industries....a diverse representation of leadership. Leadership doesn't always look the same, and it doesn't always feel the same. There are so many unique textures and ways that is gets enacted and embodied, based on our own genius and cultures, and we’re so excited to share more deeply transformative stories with you, that highlight ways we can cherish our differences and enact a new world together! Stay tuned + journey with us!

What is racial equity innovation + what are the fundamentals of doing anti racism work? If you missed it, tune into Episode 10 of #ChangeHappensNowPodcast where we sit down for a conversation with Debbie Alvarez Rodriguez, who answers these critically important questions, and more. Debbie is a public speaker, champion for social impact, philanthropic innovator, and former Goodwill Industries CEO, who is deeply committed to advancing racial and economic equity and inclusion. She’ll leave you feeling inspired + motivated to examine your own power, and to take action in the movement for social justice. Head to our website www.igniteatpsr.com to listen to this episode + subscribe, so you're notified about Season 2, coming in February!!!

When up-leveling your organization’s involvement in any social justice issues, what part of your vision are you leaving to others? What allies do you have? What support do you have from your team in taking on a big project? If you haven’t checked out our newest online Living Workshop, taught by design industry pioneer, Neil Goldberg, now is the time! https://www.igniteatpsr.com/offers/4bkzJ3Zv/checkout ... He’ll introduce you to Wise Design Leadership and guide you through looking at the world with a design lens so you can shift from just thinking about what you can do...to getting support and taking action in making the world more just for everyone, in your teams and in your communities. Get the course today, at the link above, for just $29! See more

We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their particular egos to the pressing urgencies of the great cause of freedoma time like this demands great leaders. #martinlutherkingjr