Learning, Connecting and Bringing Back New Ideas from Nashville
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Last week, members of Goodwill Industries of Mississippi’s leadership team traveled to Nashville for the Goodwill Southeast Association (SEA) Conference, a valuable opportunity to learn, connect and share ideas with fellow Goodwill professionals from across the Southeast.
Representing Goodwill of Mississippi were Brad Steffani, President and CEO; Roy Johns, Vice President of Marketing and Human Resources; James Spearin, Vice President of Operations; and Steve McCartney, Vice President of Workforce Development.
Throughout the conference, our team participated in sessions focused on best practices, new ideas and strategies that are helping Goodwill organizations strengthen their operations, develop their teams and create an even greater impact in the communities they serve.
One of the highlights of the conference was hearing from keynote speaker Robert Taylor, author of Paralyzed to Powerful. Taylor shared his powerful personal story and the experiences that shaped his journey. His message was heartfelt, inspiring and a reminder of the strength that can come from perseverance in the face of life-changing circumstances. It was a fantastic presentation that left a lasting impression on our team and many others in attendance.
The conference also provided plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues from other Goodwill organizations. Sharing successes, challenges and best practices with others who understand the work we do gives us new perspectives and ideas that we can bring back to Mississippi.
And, of course, there was time for a little fun! Nashville was a great setting to strengthen relationships, reconnect with Goodwill colleagues and enjoy time together as a team.
We’re grateful for opportunities like the SEA Conference that allow our leaders to continue learning, growing and bringing new ideas back to our organization. We look forward to putting those lessons into action as we continue transforming lives through lifelong learning and meaningful work across Central Mississippi.