Change Starts Within: A Leader's Guide to Complex Collaboration with Mark Horoszowski

In this conversation, Cole and Mark explore the intricate dynamics of cross-sector collaboration and leadership in social enterprise. They discuss the messy reality of collaboration, where often everyone shows up with their own goals, metrics, and ways of measuring success. The discussion gets personal as they unpack how leaders need to do their own inner work around ego and bias, highlighting why those in power must be willing to look in the mirror before asking others to change. Through stories and practical examples, they tackle the challenging truth that long-term collaborations are constantly in flux, with people, motivations, and priorities shifting along the way. Mark and Cole share insights on creating spaces where organizations can pursue some of their goals in the short term while still working toward bigger shared dreams, offering honest perspectives on what it takes to keep complex partnerships alive and meaningful.

 

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