Women to Watch 2021: Shirley Anne Smith Interviewed by Mishka Parkins
Release Date: 11/16/2021
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info_outlineInterviewee:
Shirley Anne Smith, Executive Director of the Atlanta Fire and Rescue Foundation
Interviewer:
Mishka Parkins, Marketing and Communication Manager for Nonprofit HR
In this special episode of The Switch, catch up and explore Shirley’s stellar contributions to the sector!
Episode notes
Tune in and hear Shirley Anne Smith share:
-how the events of 2020 have required leadership to shift their approach and find opportunity in change and challenges
-why building relationships helps leaders to organically expand their reach and impact
-the impact of acknowledging where you are today and giving yourself grace while adapting to new challenges