TLD Shout Outs and Gratitude by Jamila (she/her)

2017-09-27 22:19:46 UTC

Inspire: Natalie, Hana and LaNiesha, thank you for modeling vulnerability during the Immunity to Change session 💜

ROBIN HARRIS IS SUCH A ROCKSTAR!

2017-09-27 22:19:58 UTC

Robin - Thank you so much for the time during the Immunity For Challenge. Your questions, and insights helped me see the invisible and I am grateful for that. Thank you for sparking change. Happy to be your accounta-buddy moving forward too! - Sean

To Jamila

hana_merkle — 2017-09-27 22:20:11 UTC

A Spark + Inspire for pushing my to speak up and share myself more vulnerably (Hana)

Rita

KaliMc — 2017-09-27 22:20:12 UTC

Thank you for being vulnerable during the Immunity to Change session. I appreciated your internal reflection about where you and where you want to be.
Kali

Janelle G.

2017-09-27 22:20:13 UTC

Inspire-For listening and helping me see the bigger picture.

Inspire: KLB (Kristen)

yael_ross — 2017-09-27 22:20:22 UTC

Working together today was so meaningful and I valued our vulnerable and support conversation

Tori - Inspire

2017-09-27 22:20:23 UTC

Is such an amazing thought partner! She pushed me to think through all of things during our time today.

Jasmine!

2017-09-27 22:20:24 UTC

I so appreciated our time together at the bar and getting to know you. "Quality Time" is my love language, and I felt so connected, appreciative and appreciated in our conversation. --jean

Spark - Helen

2017-09-27 22:20:27 UTC

Your excitement about our work and how our teams work together, plus your deep desire to learn about our work is contagious.

Natalie--thank you for being so brave and vulnerable to share with us so publicly today!

2017-09-27 22:20:29 UTC

Colleen for your insights, love, and helping me make sense of my liabilities during Immunity of Change!

ctcentor — 2017-09-27 22:20:31 UTC

LaNiesha & Natalie

2017-09-27 22:20:34 UTC

Thank you for sharing your ITC examples today. You are both such great leaders and I love you both (unconditionally)

@Hana

nicky_demoss — 2017-09-27 22:20:37 UTC

I felt connected to what you shared in the whole group space during Immunity to Change - your vulnerability and thoughtfulness inspired me.

LaNiesha's flexibility in attending to the needs of the group--changing course mid-session--was inspiring!

2017-09-27 22:20:41 UTC

Spark - Josh G - always asking questions, always seeking to collaborate, always bringing the joy!

2017-09-27 22:20:41 UTC

Hana- Displaying leadership through vulnerability

2017-09-27 22:20:44 UTC

Tracey

2017-09-27 22:20:45 UTC

Tracey, thanks for sparking me to live into my goals this week and not allow me to introvert over engaging during our break!

Raiza

2017-09-27 22:20:46 UTC

Inspires me with her commitment, expertise & resilience <3 <3 <3

Thank you to the Leadership Development Team for being vulnerable, sharing your work with us, and being so open to feedback.

2017-09-27 22:20:51 UTC

Curtis!

2017-09-27 22:20:55 UTC

"You know what pressure creates right? Diamonds. So let's create some diamonds!"

Katie Bale - amazing spark! You listened so intently and asked thoughtful questions to spark deeper reflection during the immunity to change protocol.

2017-09-27 22:20:57 UTC

Abby

2017-09-27 22:21:03 UTC

Abby inspired me to believe that Selection Check does not have to be painful, and that at least I won't be one of the worst checkers ;-)

RAM!! I really enjoyed our quality time together today! :) Thank you for being vulnerable and for holding a space for me to be vulnerable as well.

2017-09-27 22:21:12 UTC

Leadership development team

2017-09-27 22:21:15 UTC

thank you for sharing ToL with us, bringing us INTO the work, and creating so much space for us to talk and do the work together across teams.

Yael - LOVED working with you today, you inspire me!

2017-09-27 22:21:16 UTC

Ebony

2017-09-27 22:21:16 UTC

Time with you remindered me that I need to formally leverage you in my work again- not just for your opinion and thoughtfulness, but for your insight, strategy and challenge. Prepare your calendar.

Hana, you have inspired me soooo much with your resilience! - Erin

2017-09-27 22:21:17 UTC

REID

2017-09-27 22:21:18 UTC

Thanks for engaging honestly and vulnerably today! Dana

LCS

2017-09-27 22:21:19 UTC

Thank you for being so vulnerable during immunity to change! Your leadership always inspires and moves me

Jamila

2017-09-27 22:21:20 UTC

So freaking brilliant and thoughtful in every aspect of this work! Phenomenal thought leader! Inspired by her presence every time I step in a room with her!

Nick K

2017-09-27 22:21:21 UTC

Thanks for the national/regional institute love :)

Stephanie Thai

2017-09-27 22:21:22 UTC

Thank you for allowing me to be vulnerable about my goals in the "Immunity to Change" session. Grateful to have a new accountability partner and a greater team of encouragement.

LCS

2017-09-27 22:21:31 UTC

For being so vulnerable and sharing your immunity to change example- thank you for modeling with such grace !

Everyone who spoke whole group during the immunity session. That was very powerful and helpful!

2017-09-27 22:21:32 UTC

LaNiesha

2017-09-27 22:21:33 UTC

Thanks for being so vulnerable during the Immunity to Change activity.

Ebony and Jean (and Jess)

hana_merkle — 2017-09-27 22:21:33 UTC

Thank you for such a thoughtful design and facilitation of the core values time. You really helped me understand and connect with the core values in a more personal way.

Leadership Development Team! Thank you for all the work that you put into the content for this week. I talked a big game about Spark & Inspire and your team totally backed it up!

2017-09-27 22:21:35 UTC

@Chrissy

2017-09-27 22:21:37 UTC

You are still and will always be one of my favorite managers. You're super thoughtful, you don't hesitate to tell it like it is, and you are always around to help. I'm feeling INSPIRED in what we are able to do/who we are able to be because you have filled my cup with ideas, affirmations, and challenges/constructive feedback.

Thank you JR for being an thoughtful partner and pushing me to go deep this afternoon.

2017-09-27 22:21:39 UTC

Leadership Development team - I am VERY inspired by the work that you have done on the ToL up to this point

2017-09-27 22:21:41 UTC

Ram

2017-09-27 22:21:42 UTC

Thanks for being awesome!

LaNiesha

ctcentor — 2017-09-27 22:21:42 UTC

For your vulnerability during the Immunity of Change session

Saffiyah

2017-09-27 22:21:42 UTC

Thank you for such a fabulous listening & nonjudgmental ear. You "sparked" me to go deeper in understanding myself!

Jamila - Spark

2017-09-27 22:21:44 UTC

I appreciate the time I got to spend with you in the institutes reflection session where we got to talk about DEI/affinity groups. The wheels in my head are still turning from the group convo.

Louis-

janelle_gonzales — 2017-09-27 22:21:45 UTC

Thank you for being such a great partner in my change process creation. You offered some great ways to push my thinking.

Abby and Raiza

2017-09-27 22:21:47 UTC

Your resilience and get shit done attitude has given me life this summer! Continue to be so proud of our work!!!

Jean & Ebony

2017-09-27 22:21:49 UTC

Thanks for guiding us through and connecting us with our core values this morning! Such a great way to fall further in love with them <3

LesLee for being an amazing listener and awesome facilitator

2017-09-27 22:21:54 UTC

Natalie - you are beyond courageous in all ways big and small. We're lucky to have such a thoughtful leader.

2017-09-27 22:21:58 UTC

-Jas

Tony

2017-09-27 22:21:59 UTC

Thank you for navigating that 3 hour session with me, and hopefully we work to test out our challenges (and hopefully you closely read this whole comment)

Saffiyah

2017-09-27 22:22:03 UTC

Thanks for naming the discomfort and anxiety change can provide. I think we are better poised as a team to move forward and aligned with this transparency. I felt affirmed in it.

Leadership development team

2017-09-27 22:22:03 UTC

I'm amazed at what you've accomplished this summer - this is NOT an easy topic to own at TFA and you're doing it!

Kristen Cervantes

2017-09-27 22:22:05 UTC

Your vulnerability and dedication to napping is an inspiration-so much fun to work with you today. :)

LCS, Natalie, Hana, EbonyTimm'm and others- so grateful for your vulnerability in sharing during the Immunity to Change Session

yael_ross — 2017-09-27 22:22:05 UTC

Inspire - Specialist

2017-09-27 22:22:06 UTC

Your commitment to own/figure out the open questions we have on our team (TLD team) really gives me hope for the future of our
collaboration.

Danielle - for always reaching out and being there! And being the best cheerleader!

2017-09-27 22:22:12 UTC

Saffiyah's session - INSPIRE - it was incredible to learn what's happening in regions, to see artifacts and hear from SC and Arkansas, AND to take away some tangible resources.

2017-09-27 22:22:16 UTC

Barbara!

2017-09-27 22:22:19 UTC

Amazing mirror, great listener, strengthener of communities, achiever of impact, all-around bad*ss!

Christina

hana_merkle — 2017-09-27 22:22:22 UTC

Welcome! Thank you for JUMPING right in with curiosity and excitement (Hana

Leslie-

2017-09-27 22:22:23 UTC

For leading through change with courage

JCP

2017-09-27 22:22:23 UTC

Thanks for always pushing my thinking and bringing depth to each and every conversation. I so appreciate your perspective and reflective nature!

Janelle for being a great partner in the immunity session

2017-09-27 22:22:26 UTC

Natalie - thank you for being such an amazing head and heart partner across so many conversations - Erin

2017-09-27 22:22:26 UTC

Jean & Ebony - thank you for leading such a purposeful Core Values session!

2017-09-27 22:22:27 UTC

Jen - thanks for being such an amazing immunity to change partner you made me comfortable to share even though it was the first time we've met

2017-09-27 22:22:28 UTC

Stephanie and the whole Leadership Development Team!

2017-09-27 22:22:28 UTC

Your leadership and vulnerability with sharing the ToL was incredible and I'm grateful for your hard work!

Saffiyah, I'm so glad we got some time to chat this morning (always need and want more of that) AND just sit next to one another. <3

2017-09-27 22:22:29 UTC

Janelle G. Thank you for listening and helping me see the bigger picture.

2017-09-27 22:22:41 UTC

Kendra and Abby, for always making ish happen!

2017-09-27 22:22:42 UTC

@Kelli for being a thoughtful partner and table member throughout the day. I learned so much through our conversations today!

2017-09-27 22:22:42 UTC

Christina R.

2017-09-27 22:22:48 UTC

Thanks for being an awesome and supportive thought partner during the Immunity to Change activity. You listened without judgement and supported me in going deeper! You are awesome just as you are.

Colleen

2017-09-27 22:22:49 UTC

You expanded and deepened my understanding of Choose Courage in a way that will fundamentally alter how I engage in our work at key moments. THANK YOU.

Jamila

ctcentor — 2017-09-27 22:22:52 UTC

For living into and modeling the core values so naturally during our TPT discussion at the end of the day #strengthencommunity #actingwithhumility

@MDs of IP

nicky_demoss — 2017-09-27 22:22:53 UTC

Thank you for making me feel welcome and included. You are sparking in me a joy and inspiration around this new work. I am so thankful for your leadership and to partner with you -- Nicky

Nick

hana_merkle — 2017-09-27 22:22:56 UTC

for raising critical, clarifying questions about our SWOT and calling out places we are starting to progress (Hana)

Chrissy

2017-09-27 22:22:56 UTC

For always being you and sharing your joy and love. It is contagious!

Ebony and Jean for leading us and starting off the day strong!

2017-09-27 22:22:57 UTC

Stephanie

2017-09-27 22:22:59 UTC

You always make me feel so valued and heard. You model your leadership through every action, and I learn so much from watching your example. Love, Helen

Jean

2017-09-27 22:23:00 UTC

Helping walk outside for 5 extra minutes.

jasmine

2017-09-27 22:23:04 UTC

You were a brightspot to my day today. So happy to have met you and partnered with you. Your vulnerability was appreciated :) chrissy

Kristen Boye

2017-09-27 22:23:04 UTC

So glad we got to spend the morning & part of the afternoon together! #DesignOpsLove

Natalie

2017-09-27 22:23:05 UTC

Thank you for showing courage continuously during our Change activity!!!

Natalie

2017-09-27 22:23:06 UTC

Your vulnerability today was inspiring-cheering for you! :) Abby

Saffiyah! Thank you for the positive affirmation and support as I shared my competing commitments today!

2017-09-27 22:23:10 UTC

Nicky and Helen

2017-09-27 22:23:11 UTC

I appreciate the ways you both affirm that it's okay to bring personal lives and challenges to our work. We can't advance the notion of our CMs and alumni bringing "whole selves" when we sit around at team dinners and just talk more work. Thanks for that.

Christina, I'm SO excited you're joining TPT! it was such a pleasure to have you start here with us this week!

2017-09-27 22:23:11 UTC

Josh! Thank you for being such a wonderful teammate and thoughtful human being. You're always around

2017-09-27 22:23:12 UTC

For seeing the positives in challenging moments, KATIE, you're awesome!

2017-09-27 22:23:13 UTC

JORDAN -

2017-09-27 22:23:14 UTC

Thank you so much for your help with our session. I believe we have sparked some ideas with regions (and ourselves too)!
- SdL

Stephanie Lowe - your consistent presence and thoughtfulness, your ownership of our team culture, your leadership when things are unclear... YOU are an inspiration

2017-09-27 22:23:17 UTC

LaNiesha

2017-09-27 22:23:22 UTC

Thanks for an amazing week of programming. Thoughtful and effective!

Hana

2017-09-27 22:23:28 UTC

The example you gave was inspiring. Your processing and communication was so clear. The rotations per minute of your brain is a wonder to behold.

ajscharon — 2017-09-27 22:23:30 UTC

Raiza and Tim'm thanks for the immunity to change conversations. You were awesome table partners. --Janelle S

Tony, Colleen, Ram: I am really grateful for our time together last night. It was spirit-lifting in so many ways! <3

2017-09-27 22:23:34 UTC

Jamilia

2017-09-27 22:23:35 UTC

Thanks for always being such a great thought partner.

LaNiesha & Hana & Natalie - thank you for being vulnerable enough to share in the Change session, it was very inspiring from our leaders

2017-09-27 22:23:39 UTC

Kelli

hana_merkle — 2017-09-27 22:23:47 UTC

You have held, nurtured, and spread a vision for national and regional institute collaboration that is TAKING OFF. Talk about a spark. (Hana)

LaNiesha Cobb Sanders

2017-09-27 22:23:48 UTC

Thank you for jumping right back into the work and always leading with such honesty about hard/unpopular truths and realities.

Kristen LB

2017-09-27 22:23:49 UTC

Thanks for your generousity of spirit and inspiring to want to make greater connections in my work. Being able to connect with you and share insights has sparked me to think bigger.

Nicky

2017-09-27 22:23:50 UTC

Thanks for being a great partner during our immunity to change session :)

Hana & LCS

2017-09-27 22:23:51 UTC

Thank you for vulnerably sharing your competing commitments, demonstrating leadership through action.

Sariah - what a wonderful, unexpected connection!

2017-09-27 22:23:52 UTC

Robin

2017-09-27 22:23:55 UTC

I love seeing your face and hugging your body!

JEAN & EBONY

2017-09-27 22:23:58 UTC

The Core Values session today was really impactful for me - and actually shifted my appreciation for the Core Values! Thank you for such a thoughtful design of time.

Jasmin

2017-09-27 22:23:59 UTC

Welcome to National! Love you!

Natalie

2017-09-27 22:24:00 UTC

You spark AND inspire. Love your positive and inclusive energy!

Katie! An example of a friend and cross-team collaborator!

2017-09-27 22:24:04 UTC

Christina

2017-09-27 22:24:30 UTC

You jumped right in - welcome!

@Saffiyah

2017-09-27 22:24:32 UTC

Thank you for forcing me to press pause because you were not ready to move on. You spoke your own truth and the truth of others in the room...and I think we got to a much better outcome. I felt sparked then...and am feeling a bit of sparkle as we leave this space.

SARIAH

2017-09-27 22:24:34 UTC

Thank you so much for your help stewarding the creation of our session. I believe we have sparked some ideas with regions (and ourselves too)! Appreciate all your hard work on this.
- SdL

Colleen

2017-09-27 22:24:35 UTC

Thanks for taking a trip with us today!

Christina! Welcome to the team!!!! I'm so excited to have another CoS partner in this work! :)

2017-09-27 22:24:35 UTC

Nicky

2017-09-27 22:24:36 UTC

Amazing Sue session. I got so fired up about all the possibilities out there for the future of Sue, and I always appreciate how you bring me in as a partner. You make me feel so valued. You're amazing.
Love,
Helen

Stephanie Lowe

2017-09-27 22:24:38 UTC

You are wicked smart and push me to think is ways that I don't think. Thank you for your wisdom!!!

LesLee

2017-09-27 22:24:40 UTC

Such a thoughtful facilitator and leader. Inspired by her poise and presence especially in the face of conflict and challenge.

Allison

2017-09-27 22:24:42 UTC

You are such a great listener and I feel so comfortable sharing with you - thank you for being such a great teammate!

All the babies

2017-09-27 22:24:43 UTC

are inspiring.

Courtney, Robin, Allison, Nicky, Chris

2017-09-27 22:24:47 UTC

Thanks for decompressing with board games with me!

LesLee

2017-09-27 22:24:49 UTC

Thanks for understanding that I've been tired and somewhat distracted for all I'm co-managing in the moment. It's super affirming to know you understand and honor my desire to be as accountable as possible to both TLD and the urgent work for the LGBTQ Community Initiative.

Tori and Robin

hana_merkle — 2017-09-27 22:24:52 UTC

While we're here, you are ALSO pushing forward so many critical pieces of institute summer staffing so that we are ready to ROLL. Thank you for doing that while being so present and engaged in this space. (Hana)

Courtney

2017-09-27 22:24:53 UTC

You have so much energy and ability to connect folks but you also are always so real and thoughtful.

Everyone

2017-09-27 22:24:59 UTC

Your engagement and this cool wall :-)

LaNeisha & Nicky

janelle_gonzales — 2017-09-27 22:25:00 UTC

Thank you for sharing your babies with us. They energize me!

All the notetakers thank goodness for you!

2017-09-27 22:25:03 UTC

Ebony and Jean (and Jess)

2017-09-27 22:25:12 UTC

You took Core Values to the next level for me - thank you!

Tracy & Rita

2017-09-27 22:25:13 UTC

Thanks for the lunch invite!! We got a few steps in, got a well deserved treat and chatted about primetime TV! Exactly what we needed when we needed it. Thanks again!

Rachel

2017-09-27 22:25:13 UTC

Thank you for helping me see all the things

LESLEEE

2017-09-27 22:25:16 UTC

Appreciate the thoughtful unfolding and socializing of ToL. Thank you to you and the team for launching it this week. - Sean

Janelle and Tim'm--you know. Thank you for being amazing.

2017-09-27 22:25:20 UTC

LaNiesha, thank you for modeling vulnerability today. <3

2017-09-27 22:25:21 UTC

ebony and jean

2017-09-27 22:25:29 UTC

truly truly the best core values session ive EVER been in - and i know others felt teh same. thank you for taking the time to design and lead such a thoughtful experience for us! chrissy

Folks who created the sessions and allowed time for us to do some self PD

2017-09-27 22:25:30 UTC

Natalie, thank you for being vulnerable today! <3

2017-09-27 22:25:33 UTC

Natalie, Hana, LaNiesha, Ebony, Tim'm

2017-09-27 22:25:47 UTC

Thank you all for your vulnerability in sharing some of your own personal journeys during the immunity to change session

kendra

2017-09-27 22:26:02 UTC

appreciate and admire you and your voice from afar and virtually. as so appreciative to get some in person time today :) chrissy

DANIELLE

2017-09-27 22:26:14 UTC

Your session friggin rocked. Thanks for taking the time with Rachel to host it. - Sean

Josh Gonzales

2017-09-27 22:26:15 UTC

Thanks for being my partner at the Immunity to Change session. You bring so much to our organization, and I am proud to call you my colleague and friend.
Helen

@Coaching Team

2017-09-27 22:26:21 UTC

You all are rocking it. I know it's been a hard few months for you all and a lack of clarity for the months ahead. But the way you all are showing up and showing out is truly inspiring.

Hana,

2017-09-27 22:26:46 UTC

Thanks for sharing whole group and being vulnerable!
-Rita

RACHEL C.

2017-09-27 22:26:50 UTC

Your ToL session rocked the world. Thank you so much for hosting it with Danielle, it really helped me and the regional partners at my table get our thoughts concrete. - Sean

JOSH

2017-09-27 22:28:07 UTC

For Donuts. For AV. For Ops. Thank you.

Kenni Rose

2017-09-27 22:28:31 UTC

Pure Joy :-)

HELEN

2017-09-27 22:28:38 UTC

Thank you for introducing some SOUL to my cycle. - Sean

Kristen Boye

2017-09-27 22:47:04 UTC

For being a ray of light and always checking in!

JR

2017-09-28 12:33:26 UTC

Thank you for co-facilitating our first session delivered together! ~MM

Jas

2017-09-28 12:34:23 UTC

You are rocking this Ops thing! ~MM

Josh

2017-09-28 12:35:04 UTC

You are every Ops Lead's dream! Thank you for all you have done this week for Jas and our team. It has not gone unnoticed. ~MM

JR

2017-09-28 16:43:45 UTC

Thank you for all of your help supporting operations for this week. I'm so glad you're on the team! ❤️Jas

Martina

2017-09-28 16:44:42 UTC

You're just the best. Let's start an #opshive on the tld team! ❤️Jas

Chrissy

2017-09-28 16:46:17 UTC

Thank you for being such a great listener and sounding board during the immunity to change session. I'm so glad we were able to connect and hope we continue to do so! #accountabilitybuddy ❤️Jas

Bridge house tavern dinner group

2017-09-28 16:47:47 UTC

Dinner was amazing with you all. I needed that! ❤️Jas

Jamila

2017-09-28 16:48:44 UTC

Thanks for this wall! - Jas

Kristen Cervantes

2017-09-28 21:19:59 UTC

I've been watching the way you engage with various people across our org and within our team. You build relationships so skillfully and so genuinely! Warmth just emanates from you!

Jean

2017-09-29 12:40:21 UTC

It was great meeting you and thank you for the conversations we had. Also, you rocked at presenting our chopped plate! -❤️

Regions

2017-09-29 12:41:38 UTC

Thanks for showing up and being wonderful critical lovers.

Donut vault

2017-09-29 12:42:08 UTC

Thanks for the carbs.