Calm Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) Just an FYI for those who might want to attend, this was sent out to UVU profs and then my husband forwarded it to me....He thought the first item would be of particular interest. I am including all of it because of the speakers more than the other topics and then just got lazy as it was easiest to post all of it (plus there might be some who would like to go or at least be made aware of these events for the future). Quote We, at the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), have a number of announcements for January: First, we are pleased to announce the release of a new research and policy brief titled “The Leadership Development Gained by Women Serving Full-Time Missions.” It reports the highlights of a large, extensive, qualitative study that focuses on women who served full-time missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Second, we are excited about our next Utah Women’s Leadership Speaker & Dialogue Series free event, which is titled, “She Talks Utah: Celebrating Utah Women: Remembering the Past to Shape Our Future” (TedTalk-like format). It will be held on January 30 (6:30-8:30pm) at UVU (live streaming available too). The five speakers will include Lisa Valentine Clark, Neylan McBaine, Lita Little Giddins, Jennifer Napier-Pearce, & Paula Fellingham. You can RSVP online now! Third, there are three additional free upcoming UWLP events: Identifying and Resolving Aspirational Shame (Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks, Jan. 14, 3:30-5:00pm, UVU) Women’s Advocacy Seminar: How to Impact Policy that Impacts Women (with Action Utah, Jan. 23, UVU Lehi Campus) The Status of Women Worldwide: Becoming Informed & Empowered as Global Citizens (Sharon Eubank & Valerie Hudson, Feb 19, 6:30-8:30pm, UVU, RSVP here) Fourth, we have a few new resources this month. We are launching our new UWLP toolkits that are packed full of not only our own resources for each topic, but also resources from the community. You’ll definitely benefit from checking it out. We also have a new 3-minute video that highlights what we do (in case you were wondering). And, we have the following videos now available from our health and well-being event:Women’s Health & Well-Being: Strengthen Your Capacity to Influence and Flourish andHealth & Well-Being for Young Women: What You Need to Know to Flourish. Fifth, here are some important events that our partners are hosting: January 9: Women’s Advocacy Seminar: How to Impact Policy that Impacts Women (Action Utah, SLC) January 17: Celebrating the Political Kaleidoscope (Save the Date, Real Women Run, SLC) January 18: Real Women Run Winter Training (Save the Date, Real Women Run, SLC) January 28: Transformational Learning: The Key to Advancing Your Career as Women (Business Women's Forum, SLC) February 5: Unconscious Bias Workshop - From Awareness to Action! (UVU Executive Education, Lehi) April 17: Women in the Money: Utah Financial Empowerment Conference (Salt Palace Convention Center, SLC) Finally, check out the following editorials and articles from December: One Way to Spot Emerging Leadership Talent: Casual Vs. Committed Learners (Forbes) Guest Opinion: By Lifting Women, You Also Lift Men and Families (Deseret News) My Favorite Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes (LinkedIn) Op-ed: The 'Gift' of Teachers: It's Time We Gave Back (Daily Herald) Join us on the UWLP social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. See the community calendar as well. Email uwlp@uvu.edu to let us know you want to receive these updates to your inbox. Enjoy the new year! 2019 © Utah Women & Leadership Project Edited January 9, 2020 by Calm
Calm Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 Ticks me off...I tried twice to get capitals in the title...so not my fault, people! 3
Calm Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 From the paper about Sister Missionaries: Quote This research clearly shows that women who serve full-time missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints experience powerful developmental experiences and relation- ships that provide leadership development, learning, and growth, particularly when they are given formal and informal opportunities to lead. This is the first study we have found that has documented the experiences of returned sister mis- sionaries in this way. These findings can assist influencers who care about raising the next generation of leaders to posi- tively impact Utah’s communities and the state as a whole. Though this research was specific in scope, the findings and especially the recommendations are generalizable to a wide variety of settings and situations. As we continue to focus on increasing women’s representation in positions of influence within Utah, it is vital to understand how we can develop and strengthen girls and young women in all arenas, including religious settings. If we do not, Utah will continue to miss many of the benefits that come when men and women work, serve, and lead together. https://www.uvu.edu/uwlp/docs/uwlp_brief_2020_no.16.pdf
CA Steve Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Calm said: Ticks me off...I tried twice to get capitals in the title...so not my fault, people! I Just had the same problem with an OP I started today. Annoying! 1
Calm Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, CA Steve said: I Just had the same problem with an OP I started today. Annoying! Must be the latest update, can't remember last time I started a thread. Looks like it happened Friday night as Friday afternoon Smac managed capitals not immediately after punctuation. Edited January 9, 2020 by Calm
Duncan Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 I loved the picture of Elder McConkie eating a sandwhich! I wish I could attend
Calm Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) For those who want to discuss something....how about the recommendations from the paper? Quote Overall, scholars carefully analyzed thousands of responses to see what categories and themes would emerge during the research process, and only the most prominent were reported in this brief. The vast majority of respondents were positive in looking back on the leadership skills gained or strength- ened while serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nearly all study participants also stated that they use those abilities and competencies currently in many different roles in their homes, Church congregations, and in their workplaces, while only a few stated they are currently using them to influence and lead in their communi- ties. Yet, the majority of those who participated in the study, no matter their current activity status in the Church, offered suggestions on ways to improve their experience specifically related to the development of leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities. These comments, along with findings from women’s leadership development research, provide the foun- dation for the following recommendations. Although these are geared toward Latter-day Saint missionaries, overall im- plications can be applied to other contexts and settings. First, Church leaders and other influencers who are invested in developing more women leaders can be more intentional and explicit in framing the numerous competencies mission- aries gain as the leadership skills they are. One of the barriers to leadership is that, because of socialization during childhood and youth, girls and women fail to develop a true “leader identity,” as do boys and men. Intentional framing can assist. Second, Church and mission leaders can carefully and criti- cally consider which missionary roles can be expanded or created to include more formal and informal leadership posi- tions and experiences for sister missionaries. This will then increase the available opportunities for more sisters to partic- ipate in mission leadership meetings and trainings. Third, unconscious bias workshops and gender trainings can provide mission presidents, area authorities, and their spouses opportunities to strengthen their capacity to provide more intentional, thoughtful, and beneficial guidance and develop- ment for all missionaries, leaders, and members serving with- in their areas of influence. Fourth, training and development for missionaries at mis- sionary training centers and within missions can be more strategically designed to include consistent curriculum for those moving into leadership roles, as well as specific leader- ship skills training for all missionaries. Presidents could con- sider calling senior couples to coordinate training throughout the mission to make this a priority. Finally, mission leaders can create and support additional sister-only learning opportunities, including trainings, confer- ences, developmental networking, exchanges, peer coaching, and one-on-one mentoring with mission president wives, sen- ior sister missionaries, and influential sisters in wards, stakes, regions, and communities. Research shows that women-only developmental experiences are particularly impactful if they are strategically designed and created for open and meaning- ful interaction and learning. Edited January 9, 2020 by Calm
Calm Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 13 minutes ago, Duncan said: I loved the picture of Elder McConkie eating a sandwhich! I wish I could attend ? Not sure what you are referring to....
Duncan Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Calm said: ? Not sure what you are referring to.... https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2020/01/07/female-lds-missionaries/ I was gobsmacked to hear Elder McConkie as "progressive" but hey 1
Tacenda Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Wow, UVU is doing wonderful things! As I clicked on each link you provided Calm, it made me excited for the women attending UVU or women that attend. Also, I do believe women that go on LDS missions or even service missions somewhere not connected or connected to the church are far off better. I didn't choose to go that route, now I wish I had done the service mission, but I'm aware I still can. As I've spoken to sister missionaries I'm wowed with how well spoken they seem to be, where does that come from I wonder? An article shared on FB the other day hit home to me though, not that an education or career isn't important, I'm just wondering if it's okay if a woman, just wants to stay home and rear her family and make her house a home, is that still acceptable I wonder? Quote from this article: https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/the-one-life-dream-that-makes-a-girl-blush?fbclid=IwAR2yeU_7BtZImLotBuOwTVMe8g87nwnJloNGDxJLxeI1rUp7psQ6SkHlK2g “I know it’s silly,” one girl said. “I know. But…” she hesitated, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. “I really just want to be married. To raise some kids. To take care of a home.” She’s almost embarrassed by the time she’s finished saying the sentiment. As if admitting it has made any impressive strength and wit she had faded away into a pile of proverbial laundry and dishes. As if she’s ashamed for wanting something so “trivial” and simple. “Is that silly? I mean, it’s really all I really want to do.”
Calm Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) There is nothing wrong with wanting that. That is a healthy desire of many women. However, to parent well these days, you need imo to be able to help your kids with at least basics at school (especially so you can know when they need more help) as well as helping them with self discipline while studying and working and that ability can be benefitted by attending school oneself. Then there is the physical health of your children, yourself, and your spouse. Keeping up on nutrition, hygiene, and forms of physical activity will raise quality of life for all. Generally speaking, the more educated the mother and father, the better off healthwise (part of that is income). And a mother needs to prepare herself for single parenthood in case of illness, death, or divorce and it is easier to get that degree as a single than a single mom. So for me, college education before or at the beginning of marriage is worth the effort and should be, if possible, part of preparation for motherhood...even an associates degree will make a difference. Edited January 9, 2020 by Calm 1
mfbukowski Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Calm said: Ticks me off...I tried twice to get capitals in the title...so not my fault, people! Shhh. Don't tell Scott. Maybe he won't notice.... Oh heck. No chance of that....... 😁 1
Meadowchik Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 These look like fabulous resources, thank you, Calm!
CV75 Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 9 hours ago, Calm said: For those who want to discuss something....how about the recommendations from the paper? I think leadership in a gospel context involves a spiritual component which also requires development. For example: intentional framing and training can offset the socialization which affects spiritual development and maintain a focus on the Savior as our example; creating leadership opportunities and roles that align with His example; root the improvement of bias and gender awareness in charity; manage the natural tension between bias awareness and segregating genders for the purpose of training for specific purposes. 1
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