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UMOM’s Meaghan Rodeck Leads with Strategy and Heart
From marketing to mission-driven leadership, Meaghan Rodeck brings clarity, structure, and joy to UMOM’s evolving strategy.
Taking Risks with Trust and Transparency
Risk-taking, trust, and transparency are critical for organizations to both survive and thrive during times of uncertainty.
On the latest episode of “It Happens at STN”, UMOM COO Monique Lopez and CASS CEO Nathan Smith explained why leading through uncertainty requires taking calculated risks. From aligning teams around shared goals to building cultures of transparency and trust, they share lessons and encourage bold, values-driven decision-making.
The Evolution of Side Hustles in the Workforce
With the gig economy reshaping employment, organizations are learning to embrace this shift, setting clear expectations while allowing employees to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.
On the March episode of “It Happens at STN”, UMOM CEO Jackson Fonder, COO Monique Lopez, and Francisco Avalos, Senior Public Policy Manager at Lyft, explored how companies can adapt to a workforce balancing traditional roles with side jobs.
Navigating Abrupt Change Requires Leadership to Stay Focused and Adaptable
In leadership, uncertainty isn’t a possibility – it’s a guarantee. And, when it comes, leaders don’t have the luxury of panic.
The latest episode of ‘It Happens at STN’ tackled this reality head-on with UMOM CEO Jackson Fonder and COO Monique Lopez. They shared how leaders can manage unexpected crises while staying disciplined in their strategic vision.
Social Enterprise & Revenue Opportunities for Nonprofits
On the latest episode of “It Happens at STN”, UMOM CEO Jackson Fonder and COO Monique Lopez got into the details of social enterprise: what it is, and what it means for nonprofits like UMOM in terms of revenue opportunities.
Fernandez Bjork: From Foster Homes in Alabama to a Life Dedicated to Advocacy
Fernandez Bjork explains how a social worker, an adoptive family, and serving the country instilled in him a passion to serve.
Leading in Times of Division
In the “Leading in the Moment” segment of November’s episode of “It Happens at STN”, UMOM CEO Jackson Fonder and COO Monique Lopez, along with Valley Leadership CEO Dave Brown, discussed “agreement” versus “alignment” and how being open to difference of opinion can sometimes bring benefits for the team as a whole.
The Million-Dollar Question: Preparing for Sudden Change
On the latest episode of “It Happens at STN”, UMOM CEO Jackson Fonder and COO Monique Lopez discussed the “million-dollar” question: how best to handle sudden change, especially when it comes to a significant loss or gain in funding.
Navigating Workforce Development in the Digital Age
On the debut of “Leading in the Moment”, a new segment of “It Happens at STN”, UMOM’s CEO Jackson Fonder and COO Monique Lopez joined a panel discussion on what’s behind Arizona’s labor shortage and how to fix it.
