Spotlight – Letty Thomas, Field Building & Networks Lead, FILE Foundation
I don’t think people have any idea of the diversity of work that charities do, and the huge range of skills they need.
I don’t think people have any idea of the diversity of work that charities do, and the huge range of skills they need.
In our Aspiring Leader’s webinar, we were joined by three fantastic charity sector leaders who are all at different points of their leadership journey and who bring invaluable advice and insights.
I believe in the notion of paying it forward. The life I get to live today, is because of the sacrifice and determination of those that came before me. It’s now my portion of the race and I will not drop the baton of pushing social justice and equity forward.
I want to make a difference and to serve people who are facing difficult times.
Change never ‘just happens’. It needs to be led, but not necessarily by you.
Trust your colleagues, assume the best intent and require them to take responsibility.
Your job, above all else, is to think: make sure you give yourself time to do that.
I want to use my skills for good; we can all create positive change.
Don’t give someone constructive criticism then because you feel bad say sorry.
I’ve always wanted to do something valuable with my life, and the idea of working for an organisation that existed to make money was never appealing.
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