This is a great observation. I too refuse pro-bono from commercial enterprises. I once had Goldman Sachs ask if I could do a pro bono for their women's network. Early days, but... I'm doing a follow up because I got so much response to this. As always, most of the response is in email, rather than comments on the platform. Thanks for being a commenter!
Sally - Thank you for the post. Asking for clarity is important to know what they really want. Baker's comment is excellent. I also say, 'take my advice, I'm not using it.' Be well and Mahalo for your contributions to my thinking
So, so true Sally! It's constant, and everything you accept becomes acceptable. I refuse pro-bono for any commercial enterprise, especially women's networks who think you are free because we are in a common cause. Rather than thinking that gender balanced workplaces are a huge performance enhancer... thanks for this wise reminder.
This is a great observation. I too refuse pro-bono from commercial enterprises. I once had Goldman Sachs ask if I could do a pro bono for their women's network. Early days, but... I'm doing a follow up because I got so much response to this. As always, most of the response is in email, rather than comments on the platform. Thanks for being a commenter!
Thank you Bill! Always good to hear from you.
Sally - Thank you for the post. Asking for clarity is important to know what they really want. Baker's comment is excellent. I also say, 'take my advice, I'm not using it.' Be well and Mahalo for your contributions to my thinking
So, so true Sally! It's constant, and everything you accept becomes acceptable. I refuse pro-bono for any commercial enterprise, especially women's networks who think you are free because we are in a common cause. Rather than thinking that gender balanced workplaces are a huge performance enhancer... thanks for this wise reminder.