Alex Smith
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Inaugural Fellow & Senior Advisor @ObamaFoundation. Visiting Fellow, @Kennedy_School. Trustee & Board Member. Ex: @TheCaresFamily, @Ed_Miliband, @LabourList.
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Joined December 2008
Being part of the @ObamaFoundation community helped me and @TheCaresFamily to make a bigger difference than I ever thought possible. I’m so excited to join the @ObamaFoundation team to nurture that community in Europe and to help civic leaders everywhere to deepen their impact.
What an unforgettable week this was. I learned so much, made so many new friends. Thank you @ObamaFoundation for the opportunity and the photos. #ObamaFellows
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Some startling stats on the insidiousness of disconnection in this snappy @KasleyKillam @WIRED piece. Make it your 2025 resolution to build relationships in your life and community by getting five connections in your neighbourhood every day.
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‘We have to transform society. That means overhauling politics, policies and institutions, safeguarding food production and the natural world that supports life on Earth.’
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In the UK and around the world, 2025 has to be a year in which we take leaps on this issue which has personal, public health and political consequences.
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RT @TheCaresFamily: An inspiring 730 older and younger neighbours have been part of @YorkCares' Social Connections project this year, inclu…
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The arc of change can be long and arduous, but this is a reminder that small groups of people with big hearts can make a lasting impact. Congrats to all involved and to @right_hereUK: the most important work starts now.
CAMPAIGN WIN! Since our launch, we’ve campaigned for a Community Right to Buy. Today, the government has committed to implementing this policy. 🥳 Well done to everyone involved in the campaign. This is the beginning of a community power moment!
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'One in five Gen Z workers said they haven’t had a single conversation with someone over 50 at work in the last year. They’re also the least likely to feel confident interacting with other generations generally.' It's time to bridge the generation gap.
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RT @ObamaFoundation: “Finding ways in which we can each have conviction, use our voice, appreciate our unique communities and identities, w…
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'The former president has long warned of the dangers of purity tests and championed collaboration across differences. Civil society can lead the way to make his vision a reality.'
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This is exactly what @TheCaresFamily Multiplier was for: helping brilliant community leaders to learn new skills, and then to pass those skills onto others. I’m so happy @SELFA_Emma has written this blog about what’s next for her leadership:
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Savannah is now part of the Churchill Fellowship and will be continuing to study ways that people from different ages, backgrounds and experiences can share time and solidarity. I can't wait to see what she goes onto achieve. For now, read her blog:
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Teams thrive on a balance of structure, support and strategy to give confidence, and the relationships and trust to enable autonomy and innovation.
The UK has the second-largest HR sector in the world. But its proliferation over the last decades has not translated to productivity growth, rather just created the need for more HR. Great diagnosis of "HR Britain" by Pamela Dow:
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