American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL)

One of the 30 Leadership Skills & Concepts introduced to Indigenous college students participating in the Mentoring Program. Our curriculum, called Holistic Indigenous Business Leadership, focuses on three foundational areas of skill-building; Career Building, Professional Excellence, and Personal Resilience. Each skill or concept falls within one of these categories. VALUES: What one cares about– priorities that are worthwhile and important. Students in our Mentoring Program discuss ways to incorporate Indigenous values in the workplace. Cultivating cultural awareness of Indigenous Peoples sends a clear message that an organization values current and historic contributions of Indigenous people. This program is changing lives. Read our Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/gxeW7_bn #mentoringprogram #leadershipskills #leadership

One of the 30 Leadership Skills & Concepts introduced to Indigenous college students participating in the Mentoring Program. Our curriculum, called Holistic Indigenous Business Leadership, focuses on three foundational areas of skill-building; Career Building, Professional Excellence, and Personal Resilience. Each skill or concept falls within one of these categories. BOUNDARIES: Parameters around appropriate behavior with others. Students in our mentoring program explore and practice setting healthy boundaries with others personally and in the workplace. This program is changing lives. Read our Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/gxeW7_bn #mentoringprogram #leadershipskills #leadership

One of the 30 Leadership Skills & Concepts introduced to Indigenous college students participating in the Mentoring Program. Our curriculum, called Holistic Indigenous Business Leadership, focuses on three foundational areas of skill-building; Career Building, Professional Excellence, and Personal Resilience. Each skill or concept falls within one of these categories. RESPONSIBILITY: Demonstrating dependability and accountability for one's decisions. How do you demonstrate dependability and responsibility to your work and others? Let us know in the comments below!👇 This program is changing lives. Read our Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/gxeW7_bn #mentoringprogram #leadershipskills #leadership

One of the 30 Leadership Skills & Concepts introduced to Indigenous college students participating in the Mentoring Program. Our curriculum, called Holistic Indigenous Business Leadership, focuses on three foundational areas of skill-building; Career Building, Professional Excellence, and Personal Resilience. Each skill or concept falls within one of these categories. GROWTH MINDSET: Openness to evolve beyond one’s current skills, talents, and experiences. Why do you feel it is important to have a growth mindset? Let us know in the comments below 👇 This program is changing lives. Read our Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/gxeW7_bn #mentoringprogram #leadershipskills #leadership

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American Indigenous Business Leaders Announces $20,000 Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Academic Scholarship to 20-year-old Duckwater Shoshone Student FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2024 American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL) is stepping in to support student's academic needs through its Charity Golf Classic fundraiser, which is in partnership with the tournament’s 2024 presenting sponsor, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures. The 2nd AIBL Charity Golf Classic, hosted at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort in March, welcomed 116 golfers and raised $20,000 to support the Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Seven Teachings Academic Scholarship. A $20,000 scholarship was awarded to 20-year-old Kameron Dolezal from the Duckwater Shoshone community. Prairie Blount, Executive Director at AIBL, said: “We found the ideal scholarship recipient through our University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) AIBL Chapter. UNLV offers a fantastic Hospitality Management Program (UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality) with a strong Indigenous staff that includes Tammi Tiger, the Director of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Education Initiative with the UNLV College of Hospitality and Danielle Finn, the Director of the UNLV Indian Nations Gaming and Governance Program.” AIBL has been working closely with UNLV this past year, partnering on initiatives such as AIBL’s National Business & Leadership Student Conference, golf scholarship, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Native Youth College Camp. “We're honored to support the AIBL golf tournament, which is crucial in nurturing the next generation of Indigenous business leaders through scholarships,” said Joe Nayquonabe, CEO of Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures. “Congratulations to Kameron Dolezal on his scholarship award—we celebrate his achievement and the bright future he represents.” Kameron starts school in the fall. In his own words, he says, “thank you, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures for the Seven Teachings Academic Scholarship. Without the burden of financial stress, I can focus on my B.A. in Hospitality Management with a concentration in PGA Professional Golf Management.” The 3rd AIBL Charity Golf Classic will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stay up to date at https://lnkd.in/gSf4rh_i. View our official PRESS RELEASE at bit.ly/golfMLCV

One of the 30 Leadership Skills & Concepts introduced to Indigenous college students participating in the Mentoring Program. Our curriculum, called Holistic Indigenous Business Leadership, focuses on three foundational areas of skill-building; Career Building, Professional Excellence, and Personal Resilience. Each skill or concept falls within one of these categories. BALANCE: Mind, body, and spiritual alignment. We believe healthy awareness-led leaders are better role models, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Our programming introduces mind-body healing concepts so students can identify and start healing from trauma and stress. This program is changing lives. Read our Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/gxeW7_bn #mentoringprogram #leadershipskills #leadership

One of the 30 Leadership Skills & Concepts introduced to Indigenous college students participating in the Mentoring Program. Our curriculum, called Holistic Indigenous Business Leadership, focuses on three foundational areas of skill-building; Career Building, Professional Excellence, and Personal Resilience. Each skill or concept falls within one of these categories. GOAL SETTING: Identifying something you want to accomplish. During the leadership retreat and through 1:1 calls with mentors, mentoring program students practice setting S.M.A.R.T goals they hope to achieve. Students dive deep into having a clear focus and plan, skills that will aid them in accomplishing future business objectives. This program is changing lives. Read our Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/gxeW7_bn #mentoringprogram #leadershipskills #leadership

One of the 30 Leadership Skills & Concepts introduced to Indigenous college students participating in the Mentoring Program. Our curriculum, called Holistic Indigenous Business Leadership, focuses on three foundational areas of skill-building; Career Building, Professional Excellence, and Personal Resilience. Each skill or concept falls within one of these categories. CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Repairing and resolving discord and disagreements. Why conflict resolution? Conflict Resolution is an important leadership skill for our students to explore because learning how to resolve and maintain a healthy rapport with others, both professionally and personally, improves communication and trust. This program is changing lives. Read our Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/gxeW7_bn #mentoringprogram #leadershipskills #leadership

One of the 30 Leadership Skills & Concepts introduced to Indigenous college students participating in the Mentoring Program. Our curriculum, called Holistic Indigenous Business Leadership, focuses on three foundational areas of skill-building; Career Building, Professional Excellence, and Personal Resilience. Each skill or concept falls within one of these categories. COMPANY CULTURE: Commonly shared behaviors, procedural norms, attitudes, and values. Students participating in the Mentoring Program discuss what type of company culture they want to be a part of. As future business leaders, they have the ability to craft a company culture and model the way. This program is changing lives. Read our Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/gxeW7_bn #mentoringprogram #leadershipskills #leadership