Leading from the Heart - Judy Hawkins - Business Giving Roundtable

Judy Hawkins, principal at Ruby Road Leadership and the facilitator of the Business Giving Roundtable had a lively talk with Mark Sylvester about giving back, the social sector and social enterprises. Caught between Connection and Curiosity Topics included; -The Business Giving Roundtable, background and where it fits in the local non-profit scene -How the BGR supports entrepreneurs -How you build giving into the business model -Trend: Women business owners think about giving back during the formation of their business. -Giving back is how we are a part of the Community -How the business world and the social sector are becoming more hybridized -What the Partners for Excellence Conference is and how it's unique to the region • What are the things that set this area apart? - We have a connection to the natural world - Our spirit oGenerosityty - We're caught between connection and curiosity -Why it's important to have a signature style • What it means to have an entrepreneurial culture - and how you recognize it if you saw it: - An interest in creativity - A willingness to lead with intuition - Thinking about being a part of the Community - a client community, your town • Ways to Serve: - Volunteer - serve on a local board - Show up and pitch in at an event - In-kind services from your business - of course, cash.