Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits

04/21/2026

NEXT Level: The Mentor vs. Mirror Question

Sometimes we need a mentor to guide us…
Other times we need a mirror to show us what we’ve been avoiding.

💭 Question:

What has helped you grow more in your career—
👉 Someone pouring into you
OR
👉 A moment that forced you to confront yourself?

👇 Be honest… growth has a story.

04/13/2026

The “Next Level” Definition

Everyone talks about getting to the “next level”…
But what does that actually mean?

More money?
More influence?
More alignment with purpose?

💭 Question:
How do you define the next level in your career right now?

And has that definition changed over time?

👇 Let’s define it together.

04/07/2026

NEXT Level: The Stretch Zone

Growth rarely happens in comfort.
But stepping outside your comfort zone can feel like stepping into uncertainty.

💭 Question:
What was the last thing you did that stretched you professionally?

Did it elevate you… or exhaust you?

And how do you discern the difference between healthy stretching and burnout?

👇 I’d love to hear your perspective.

03/31/2026

Sometimes it’s not about what you know… It’s about who knows what you know.

Sometimes it’s not about what you know…it’s about who knows what you know.

Many professionals are excellent—but invisible.

💭 Question:

Do you believe that hard work alone is enough to move to the next level?
Or is visibility and positioning just as important?

And if so… how do you increase visibility without feeling like you’re “self-promoting”?

👇 Share your thoughts.

03/25/2026

Jackets For Jobs prepares for Smart & Sexy Day 2026! What an awesome interview! Dr. Alison, you set the standard! It's time to take our "AND" to the next level! Visit an ACDN member organization near you and GET Empowered!

Client news! Dr. Alison Vaughn on WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit

03/25/2026

NEXT Level: The Plateau Question

There’s a moment in every career where growth doesn’t stop… it just slows down quietly.

You’re doing your job well. You’re dependable. You’re consistent.
But something inside you whispers… there’s more.

💭 Question:
Have you ever felt like you were doing everything “right”… but still not moving forward?

What do you think causes that—lack of opportunity, lack of visibility, or something internal?

👇 Let’s talk about it.

03/25/2026

Great article! 10 Steps to Reach The Next Level! Take a few minutes to read this article by Ceniza-Levine.

The best advice for getting to that next level is always customized to you. That said, there is a 10-step process that most everyone looking to grow their career should undertake

03/23/2026

If your desire is to take your career, your business, and your dreams to the NEXT LEVEL, you'll definitelty want to hear from Diedre L. Windsor, the CEO OF Windsor Group LLC! Join us on March 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual appointment with destiny!

Windsor Group LLC is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract/s for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.

For Founder and CEO Diedre L. Windsor, a retired U.S. Army veteran and former Air Defense Artillery Officer, this award represents a full-circle moment. Having served as a Fire Control Platoon Leader with the 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (PATRIOT) in Korea, contributing to the missile defense mission from the operational side, reinforces Team Windsor’s enduring commitment to the warfighter and continued service in support of national security.



https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/windsor-group-llc-awarded-spot-151b-missile-defense-agency-gdsnc

03/23/2026

We're excited that Dierdre Windsor has agreed to be our Keynote Speaker for the 2026 ACDN S&S 2026 National Launch on March 30, 2026! We cannot wait to hear practical strategies that will help us LEVEL UP!

Sharron Credle Dr. Stephanie Hampton Credle,Phifer

Diedre Windsor reflects on her company's rapid revenue growth and its five straight appearances on the Inc. 5000 list.

12/26/2025

There’s something special about the days between Christmas and New Year’s.

It’s a quiet space — a pause between gratitude and possibility.

In that space, your year-end gift can still make a difference. It helps nonprofits prepare for a new year of serving, training, and supporting people ready for a fresh start.

If giving has been on your heart, now is a beautiful time to act.
👉 www.acdnonline.org/donate