Michelle L. Gardner, Senior Supervising Director of Foundation Relations, is a master at linking dreamers with doers—those who want to make a difference and those who can make it happen. In this episode, we chat with Michelle about how The 50 Percent Rule is shaping her work and driving real, positive change. Some of the things you'll hear are: 1.) How her personal brand of TRUST + GRATITUDE impacts her work and success 2.) Her unique approach to using donor needs to fuel positive change 3.) Why she joined The 50% Ruler workgroup 4.) What The 50% Rule means to her and why she thinks it holds so much power 5.) How she recently 50% Ruled something and what came of it https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-l-gardner-cfre-2426542/">Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-l-gardner-cfre-2426542/ https://www.binghamton.edu/organizations/b-first/michelle-gardner.html">Binghamton University: https://www.binghamton.edu/organizations/b-first/michelle-gardner.html If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected] If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole) Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments "If I keep tearing down the scaffolding and starting from zero every time, I'll never get past the halfway point. I need to build on the foundation that came before me—that's how I improve, and that's how we get better." "They hired you not to be the person who was here before, but to be yourself—and more. To be that person, plus you." "It's about taking the map from someone who's holding it upside down and saying, 'Let's start by turning the map right side up and heading to a place we agree is wonderful, better, or different.'" "I am putting my stamp on it and I don't feel apologetic."