Reflections on Relationships, Trust, and Community
GROW¡ Module 2: Know Your People to Grow Your People
The GROW¡ Tailored Phase session, “Know Your People to Grow Your People,” held under the Community Foundations Incubation Program, invited community foundation leaders to reflect on the relationships, trust, and people-centered practices that sustain strong institutions and rooted communities. Facilitated by Chris Nsubuga, the session explored how leaders can better understand their teams, strengthen internal culture, build trust, and nurture meaningful relationships with the communities they serve. Through practical tools, honest reflection, and shared learning, participants were reminded that sustainable impact begins with knowing people well, listening intentionally, and creating spaces where teams and communities feel seen, valued, and connected to the work.