LGH is hosting two workshops this December to introduce the Enneagram framework to help team members gain insight into their own personalities that will explain...

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Leaders In Focus – Ben Dubow
Join us on December 5th, at Forge City WorksĀ to hear from Ben Dubow, Executive Director of Forge City Works.Ā In addition to reopening the beautiful Fire By Forge restaurant space […]
Leadership Breakfast
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Join us on December 5th, at Forge City WorksĀ to hear from Ben Dubow, Executive Director of Forge City Works.Ā In addition to reopening the beautiful...
We invite you to celebrate and network with the Greater Hartford business community on November 1st at Leadership Greater Hartfordās 2023 Inaugural Leadership Breakfast. We...
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š¦ Happy Thanksgiving to our incredible community of supporters! š
As we gather to give thanks on this special day, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many people and organizations who support our mission all year long. To our visionary sponsors, event sponsors, program participants, and donors, thank you! Your unwavering support is the reason we can continue to empower individuals to be the best leaders they can be.
In our recently released annual report, we're excited to share the incredible impact we've made on the community through our leadership programs. It's a testament to the dedication of our staff, board members, and, most importantly, our program participants. Your commitment and enthusiasm have been instrumental in creating positive change.
But that's not all! We have some exciting news to share. A group of Third Age Initiative⢠alumni, inspired by the transformational experience they had with LGH, came together and established their very own sponsorship level to support our newest Third Age Initiative⢠cohort. Their generosity exemplifies the ripple effect of leadership and the sense of community we've cultivated.
This Thanksgiving, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Your support fills us with gratitude every day, and we can't wait to continue our journey together, creating more leaders and fostering positive change.
Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with joy, love, and cherished moments. š§”š
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š Hear from our team!
Our staff speaks about their core Enneagram types and how knowing more about their team helps everyone work better together. šš¼
Want to explore the Enneagram and all of its benefits? You are in luck! š
We are hosting two Enneagram workshops THIS December. š Click the link below to learn more and register.
bit.ly/47iOfLc
#LGH #enneagram #EnneagramTraining #community #Connections #workbettertogether #leadership #hartfordhasit
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š¤©Staff Spotlight: Meet Andre!
Role: Vice President & Chief Program Officer
Worked at LGH since: 2007!
Enneagram core type: 2 with a 3 wing. I am the helper that often appears as the host of groups- loves to entertain and take care of the people.š
Outside of work: I enjoy spending time with my nieces and nephewsšØāš§āš¦, quiet beach daysšļø, road tripsš, travelingš©š“, concerts and live theatreš¶. While I love to explore, I am also a creature of habit so you can find me at my usual spots around town.
Preferred weekend plans: Fridayās are dedicated to live music or entertainment, Saturdays are dedicated to fun and exploration (or rest and relaxationš“) and Sundayās are dedicated to family.
Favorite food: Depends on the restaurant:
Aqui Me Quedo- Pernil y relleno de papasš„
Dunnās River- Stew Chicken š„
Salute- Cheesy garlic breadš§
Shout out to all Hartford restaurants! I rotate my visitation
Share your productivity techniques: Whether it is programmatic events or training contracts, the work here changes everyday. Thankfully the work is emotionally, mentally and spiritually fulfilling so that helps to stay on top of things. I reply on myš±cell phone and reminders/alarms to keep me on top of things.
Biggest influence: My mother raised me to be hardworking, passionate, caring and giving. She demonstrated this each and every day growing up and now I live my life to be the best version of myself that I can be for my family and my community. š„°
šComment below your favorite thing about Andre whether you just learned it today, or you know him personally.
#lgh #leadership #connections #community #lghstaff #staffspotlight #hartfordct
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I didn't know Andre had a 3 "wing" and that he loves theater, but I see it! I'll have to try "Aqui Me Quedo" sometime... sounds delicious š
Always wearing that smile!š
Andre encourages the heart ♥ļø
It seems I have a bunch of similar hobbies and habits as Andre and I find it most amusing that we both set reminders and alarms to stay on top of things. I'm notorious for setting so many alarms that I even have alarms to remind me to shut some off. Haha
Debra St Germain Marcia BW Trish Lynch Hesslein New Apparel has Arrived in Stock Get it now from hereššššŗš² coatfly.shop/620702
š£ļøANNOUNCEMENT!
ā¼ļøENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP COMING THIS DECEMBER!ā¼ļø
The Enneagram, is an internationally recognized system for personal growth that helps leaders and teams optimize their collaboration and communication.š«±šæāš«²š¼
LGH is hosting two workshops this December to introduce the Enneagram framework to help team members gain insight into their own personalities that will explain why they feel, think and act as they do.
We believe that organizations work more efficiently and with better results when all members of the team know their strengths and challenges and appreciate the different assets of their colleagues.
Join us for ONE or BOTH sessions!
1ļøā£SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE ENNEAGRAM
šļø December 5th, 2023
2ļøā£SESSION TWO: A DEEPER DIVE
šļø December 12th, 2023
Click here to learn more and register!
bit.ly/47iOfLc
#LGH #enneagram #EnneagramTraining #community #Connections #leadership #workshop
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Join us on December 5th, at Forge City Works to hear from Ben Dubow, Executive Director of Forge City Works. In addition to reopening the beautiful Fire by Forge restaurant space at 539 Broad Street earlier this year, Forge City Works plans to open the The Grocery on Broad by the end of 2023, serving as a vital new community resource for the Frog Hollow neighborhood, in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare.
The evening will include refreshments, mingling, a conversation with Ben, and and an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of The Grocery on Broad.
š To register, click here: bit.ly/45OO3SF
$20 for LGH Members
$35 for Non-Members
#LGH #community #Leader #leadersinfocus #leadership #hartfordhasit #Connections #hartfordrestaurants
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I have been a long-time supporter of Forge City Works, but no longer. Anyone who is the face/voice of an organization being as unprofessional as Ben Dubow in publicly calling a dedicated resident "crae crae" and telling her she has "too much time on her hands" is no longer on my list to support nor would I support an organization highlighting such an individual or spend one minute listening to what is clearly rhetoric coming from him. Educate yourself, Mr. Dubow!!!
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š¦ Happy Thanksgiving to our incredible community of supporters! š
As we gather to give thanks on this special day, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many people and organizations who support our mission all year long. To our visionary sponsors, event sponsors, program participants, and donors, thank you! Your unwavering support is the reason we can continue to empower individuals to be the best leaders they can be.
In our recently released annual report, we're excited to share the incredible impact we've made on the community through our leadership programs. It's a testament to the dedication of our staff, board members, and, most importantly, our program participants. Your commitment and enthusiasm have been instrumental in creating positive change.
But that's not all! We have some exciting news to share. A group of Third Age Initiative⢠alumni, inspired by the transformational experience they had with LGH, came together and established their very own sponsorship level to support our newest Third Age Initiative⢠cohort. Their generosity exemplifies the ripple effect of leadership and the sense of community we've cultivated.
This Thanksgiving, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Your support fills us with gratitude every day, and we can't wait to continue our journey together, creating more leaders and fostering positive change.
Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with joy, love, and cherished moments. š§”š
Read our annual report #Thanksgiving/#leadershipJ#gratitudes#communityadership #Gratitude #Community ... See MoreSee Less+1
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1 week agoš Hear from our team!
Our staff speaks about their core Enneagram types and how knowing more about their team helps everyone work better together. šš¼
Want to explore the Enneagram and all of its benefits? You are in luck! š
We are hosting two Enneagram workshops THIS December. š Click the link below to learn more and register.
bit.ly/47iOfLc
#LGH #enneagram #EnneagramTraining #community #Connections #workbettertogether #leadership #hartfordhasit ... See MoreSee Less0 CommentsComment on Facebook
2 weeks agoš¤©Staff Spotlight: Meet Andre!
Role: Vice President & Chief Program Officer
Worked at LGH since: 2007!
Enneagram core type: 2 with a 3 wing. I am the helper that often appears as the host of groups- loves to entertain and take care of the people.š
Outside of work: I enjoy spending time with my nieces and nephewsšØāš§āš¦, quiet beach daysšļø, road tripsš, travelingš©š“, concerts and live theatreš¶. While I love to explore, I am also a creature of habit so you can find me at my usual spots around town.
Preferred weekend plans: Fridayās are dedicated to live music or entertainment, Saturdays are dedicated to fun and exploration (or rest and relaxationš“) and Sundayās are dedicated to family.
Favorite food: Depends on the restaurant:
Aqui Me Quedo- Pernil y relleno de papasš„
Dunnās River- Stew Chicken š„
Salute- Cheesy garlic breadš§
Shout out to all Hartford restaurants! I rotate my visitation
Share your productivity techniques: Whether it is programmatic events or training contracts, the work here changes everyday. Thankfully the work is emotionally, mentally and spiritually fulfilling so that helps to stay on top of things. I reply on myš±cell phone and reminders/alarms to keep me on top of things.
Biggest influence: My mother raised me to be hardworking, passionate, caring and giving. She demonstrated this each and every day growing up and now I live my life to be the best version of myself that I can be for my family and my community. š„°
šComment below your favorite thing about Andre whether you just learned it today, or you know him personally.
#lgh #leadership #connections #community #lghstaff #staffspotlight #hartfordct ... See MoreSee Less5 CommentsComment on Facebook
I didn't know Andre had a 3 "wing" and that he loves theater, but I see it! I'll have to try "Aqui Me Quedo" sometime... sounds delicious š
Always wearing that smile!š
Andre encourages the heart ♥ļø
It seems I have a bunch of similar hobbies and habits as Andre and I find it most amusing that we both set reminders and alarms to stay on top of things. I'm notorious for setting so many alarms that I even have alarms to remind me to shut some off. Haha
Debra St Germain Marcia BW Trish Lynch Hesslein New Apparel has Arrived in Stock Get it now from hereššššŗš² coatfly.shop/620702
3 weeks agoš£ļøANNOUNCEMENT!
ā¼ļøENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP COMING THIS DECEMBER!ā¼ļø
The Enneagram, is an internationally recognized system for personal growth that helps leaders and teams optimize their collaboration and communication.š«±šæāš«²š¼
LGH is hosting two workshops this December to introduce the Enneagram framework to help team members gain insight into their own personalities that will explain why they feel, think and act as they do.
We believe that organizations work more efficiently and with better results when all members of the team know their strengths and challenges and appreciate the different assets of their colleagues.
Join us for ONE or BOTH sessions!
1ļøā£SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE ENNEAGRAM
šļø December 5th, 2023
2ļøā£SESSION TWO: A DEEPER DIVE
šļø December 12th, 2023
Click here to learn more and register!
bit.ly/47iOfLc
#LGH #enneagram #EnneagramTraining #community #Connections #leadership #workshop ... See MoreSee Less0 CommentsComment on Facebook
3 weeks agoJoin us on December 5th, at Forge City Works to hear from Ben Dubow, Executive Director of Forge City Works. In addition to reopening the beautiful Fire by Forge restaurant space at 539 Broad Street earlier this year, Forge City Works plans to open the The Grocery on Broad by the end of 2023, serving as a vital new community resource for the Frog Hollow neighborhood, in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare.
The evening will include refreshments, mingling, a conversation with Ben, and and an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of The Grocery on Broad.
š To register, click here: bit.ly/45OO3SF
$20 for LGH Members
$35 for Non-Members
#LGH #community #Leader #leadersinfocus #leadership #hartfordhasit #Connections #hartfordrestaurants ... See MoreSee Less1 CommentComment on Facebook
I have been a long-time supporter of Forge City Works, but no longer. Anyone who is the face/voice of an organization being as unprofessional as Ben Dubow in publicly calling a dedicated resident "crae crae" and telling her she has "too much time on her hands" is no longer on my list to support nor would I support an organization highlighting such an individual or spend one minute listening to what is clearly rhetoric coming from him. Educate yourself, Mr. Dubow!!!