7. Girl Scouts: More than just cookies?

03/09/22 • 26 min

During this episode Yo is joined by Girl Scouts Northern California (GS NorCal): Mary Jane Strom (Chief Community & Program Officer), Alex Diaz (Director of Programs), Marisa Cidre (Sr. Director of Community & Partnerships), and Eavan Huth (Lead Manager of Leadership & Highest Awards) - A team that rocks!!

We explore the following:

· Is there a philosophy Girl Scouts has about leadership?

· How have efforts to reach girls changed over the years?

· What are 2022 goals for GS NorCal?

· What are some of GS NorCal leadership programs?

· What challenges has GS NorCal faced and overcame?

· What are your community programs?

· What role does acknowledgment play in developing girls as leaders?

· What are some actions we can all take to support GS NorCal efforts?

We hope you’ll enjoy listening to this episode and walk away with a new understanding that Girl Scouts is an amazing organization celebrating 110 years March 10, 2022. Look for efforts in your community as they celebrate this milestone!

Note: While this episode has a Norther California focus, there are similar programs throughout the country and can probably be found in your local areas. Look for ways we can keep this organization vital with your local support.

You can find out more about GS NorCal by going to:

https://www.gsnorcal.org

Here are ways you can get involved in GS NorCal:

Donate now and support GS NorCal financially:

https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/donate-now.html

Volunteer at GS NorCal by going to:
https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/for-volunteers.html

You can order cookies through GS NorCal until March 27, 2002, here:

https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/cookies/about-girl-scout-cookies.html

They need space for Bay Area girls to meet and where activities/events can happen. If you have any space contact Samantha Seals-Martin ([email protected]).

There is also a Giving Circle in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in Northern California. Learn more here:

https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/donate-now/giving-circle.html

If interested in Giving Circle, you can also contact Yo at the information below.

Ways to reach Yo:

[email protected]

FB group: Girl, Take the Lead

https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share

IG:

yocanny

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

We explore the following:

· Is there a philosophy Girl Scouts has about leadership?

· How have efforts to reach girls changed over the years?

· What are 2022 goals for GS NorCal?

· What are some of GS NorCal leadership programs?

· What challenges has GS NorCal faced and overcame?

· What are your community programs?

· What role does acknowledgment play in developing girls as leaders?

· What are some actions we can all take to support GS NorCal efforts?

You can find out more about GS NorCal by going to:

https://www.gsnorcal.org

Here are ways you can get involved in GS NorCal:

Donate now and support GS NorCal financially:

https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/donate-now.html

Volunteer at GS NorCal by going to:
https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/for-volunteers.html

You can order cookies through GS NorCal until March 27, 2002, here:

https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/cookies/about-girl-scout-cookies.html

They need space for Bay Area girls to meet and where activities/events can happen. If you have any space contact Samantha Seals-Martin ([email protected]).

There is also a Giving Circle in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in Northern California. Learn more here:

https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/donate-now/giving-circle.html

If interested in Giving Circle, you can also contact Yo at the information below.

Ways to reach Yo:

[email protected]

FB group: Girl, Take the Lead

https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share

IG:

yocanny

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

Previous Episode

6. Can't we just ditch performance appraisals?

In this episode Kiki and Yo are joined by Birgit Hueglin-Wood, a Human Resources Executive, and they explore the following questions:

· Is there anyone on the planet who likes performance appraisals?

· Can performance appraisals do more harm than good?

· Why are appraisals still used?

· Is there bias that goes into evaluations?

· Can we just dump evaluations?

· Are companies re-evaluating how performance is evaluated?

· What is something people should know about performance evaluations? Particularly Millennials and GenZ women? Women of color?

Birgit offers five things to remember when preparing for a performance review:

1. Know that most managers don’t enjoy doing reviews. Many don’t even have the proper skills. So help them be at ease.

2. Assuming that you know the criteria on which you are reviewed, evaluate yourself in advance. Be honest with yourself.

3. Don’t waste your energy on being defensive.

4. If you are criticized for behavioral issues such as poor communication skills, being too pushy with colleagues, being too soft, being too rigid, not following company rules, ask for specific examples and have your manager model how you could have handled a situation better.

5. Don’t let the process intimidate you. No performance review process is perfect - quite the opposite. Go into the conversation with the attitude that both you and your manager just might learn something.

More About Birgit:

Birgit is a seasoned Human Resources Executive with a huge appetite for helping people succeed in their careers. After two decades in the corporate world, in executive HR roles with Aperian Global and Med America, to name just a few, she has been the Principal and Founder of People @ Work for the past 10 years. In that capacity, she can focus on what she loves the most, coaching individuals and teams to excellence.

Ways to reach her:

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/birgithueglin-wood/

eMail
[email protected]

Ways to reach us:

[email protected] (Kiki)

[email protected] (Yo)

FB group: Girl, Take the Lead!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share

IG:

yocanny (Yo)

keeks.ters (Kiki)

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kikicanny/

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8. Girl Speak: Inspiring Future Leaders!!

In this episode Yo is joined by Sarah McAuliffe, a high school junior who started an organization, Girl Speak, as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. Girl Speak helps girls everywhere speak their minds!

Come listen to her inspiring story – she is truly a great example of someone taking the lead!!

We explore the following:

· What issue does Girl Speak address?

· What events does Girl Speak offer?

· How did Girl Scouts help her grow as a leader?

· How did starting Girl Speak change her personally?

· Arguing versus debate – how are they different?

· Why isn't listening enough?

· What are actions we can all take to support her initiative?

You can find out more about Girl Speak by going to:

https://www.girlspeak.info

Ways you can contact Sarah: