Barb Griffith is the President and CEO of Community Living, Inc. located in St. Charles County, Community Living enriches the lives of people with disabilities so they can achieve their highest potential through the provision of services and programs to children and adults with disabilities that allow them to live, learn, work and play in the community. Barb joined the staff of Community Living in 1986. In 1998, she was named Executive Director; in 2005, the position evolved to President and CEO.She “happened into” this field in 1978 when a friend offered her a job at an institution for people with developmental disabilities.  She fell in love with the individuals they served; they enriched her life in so many ways.  But she was appalled by the way the residents were treated.  This was the beginning of the “de-institutionalization” movement in the disabilities field.  It had a profound impact on her – and thus began her passion to build awarenes Key Takeaways:Barb has been with Community Living for over 35 yearsYou have to make sure the community knows who you are and what you are doingCreating and maintaining relationships is critical, personal and business relationshipsFind other organizations to collaborate with who offer the same or complimentary services. You can always learn from how others do thingsFigure out if something you’re doing now is not sustainable and find a way to change it “It's an art and a science to to keep an organization, a nonprofit organization going because it's a business.” -Barb Griffin Reach out to Barb Griffith at:Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/CommunityLivingIncWebsite  https://www.communitylivingmo.org/ Be more confident, credible & convincing to your board & supporters without feeling rejected, ineffective or pushy.Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at  www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com