infectious positive energy in the way he always speaks to Fellows and his coworkers

joy through his tone of voice and the excitement he wants people to feel in conversation

encourages other teammates to lean into JOY and their way which = more JOY!

exudes pride in Fellows and Newark

always exhibiting gratitude

encouraging support out loud (instance when Patty was sharing vulnerability and Hassan rallied the group around her)

providing resources that help us do our coaching work better

listening/ hearing what we need and designing in response to what we needed

empowered us!

Solutions based on problems, NOT solutions in search of problems

making sure our innovations are measurable for effectiveness

first one every time anyone enters a space to come off mute and say hello, ask people how they're doing, always starts with warm, personal welcome

brings her real laugh to work every day and every space she's in

reliably positive and joyful, smiling

first one to say yes, and -- mindset!

clearly wants to help, here to help

always has new ideas in response to problems

values quick/ simple fixes that are not overblown

communicates them out to collaborate well on new solutions

doesn't sit on ideas, implements quickly

Rachel embodies courage by consistently being a leader in public spaces that face fellows and staff. She leads Professional development sessions for fellows and staff and this requires preparation and courage.

smiling, radiating positivity, positive things to share about what food she's eating, what she's growing

genuinely enjoys sharing about things

so warm, homey, welcoming in every space -- warms up every space

constantly expressing gratitude about opportunities, the Fellows, being here

quick to say thank you

not only did she immediately respond to ask to join a national panel, she brought thank you gifts to all other panelists

totally lacks entitlement while also being an absolute expert in these things, does not need those things to be correlated to be the best

Rachel displays courage by consistently pushing our leaders and staff to be better both for our organization and our fellows.

Rachel displays courage by creating and leading professional development sessions for staff and fellows. This work is public facing and open to praise and criticism (feedback) from all parties. Therefore, the work requires courage.

data driven

values what moves the needle- fellows and employers- believes we can serve both customers

brings her team's ideas forward as well, values team perspective, gives team space to innovate

confidence we can figure it out when we don't have the answers

strategy- figures out how pieces/ people fit together

listening to the team as a leader

values lived experiences/ expertise of fellows

Advocates for the team

Warm, welcoming, and present.

Someone who can always recognize who needs to be in the room, consulted, and included.

Resourceful.

Always willing to lean in and support when she can.

Asks questions and shows support.

Coaches lead difficult conversations with fellows and make difficult decisions regarding fellow exits.

certain amount of energy that she brings to solutioning that is authentic and truly positive; she makes it possible for others to be authentic -- ensures everyone truly can be themselves

on a moment-to-moment basis, the most authentic person at Propel

always starts with a personal greeting and closes with a personal closing -- on the zoom and slack

she recognizes Fellow joy, highlights fellows and their experiences, thinks about how to build better relationships with fellows and ensure there is always joy

outside of coaches, she more than anyone reaches out 1:1 to Fellows to ensure they are taken care of. Brings JOY to our Fellows

it's clear when the Propel responder is her

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