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The Science Behind Getting Ahead At Work

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In other words, King knows what it takes to advance at work, and more importantly, how we derive fulfillment from what we do and contribute beyond a job description. Question: Is the book a good read for both employees and leaders, and if for both, why? King : This book is for everyone, regardless of whether you manage people or not.

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Raise Your Hand for Girls on October 11, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Although we had been trading letters for two years , I met Sopharath face-to-face in 2007 and recorded this interview. She is working two jobs, one is at the Bamboo Indochine store at the airport. She graduated from college and is married. The photo above is Keo Savon with me this summer in Cambodia.

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Giving Back through the Nonprofit Technology Conference's 13th Annual Day of Service

NTEN

If you haven't heard, the 2012 NTC will be held in April 3-5 in San Francisco. The 2012 Day of Service has been made possible by the support and commitment of Event 360. Mock Interviews: Help A+ Certified Tech Perfect their Interviewing Techniques! We need your help to get The Stride Center students interview ready!

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What are Effective Strategies Nonprofit Organizations Use to Improve Diversity and Inclusion?

ASU Lodestar Center

The 2012 State of the Work Report shows that “people of color make up 37 percent of program offices at foundations…21 percent of U.S. managerial/professional workforce, but only 10-17 percent of CEO and board leadership at foundations” (Ryan, 2012, p. Personal interview. Personal interview. 2017, October 16). Trower, C.

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Interviews with 69 Changemakers: 6th Anniversary of the Big Vision Podcast

Have Fun - Do Good

You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page. They have new job titles, work someplace else, and in some cases, have new names! The way they're titled below is how they were listed at the time of the interview. Happy listening!

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How Will Your Nonprofit Raise Money in 2012?

NTEN

But a shifting communications environment and changing donor demographics could render those best practices ineffective at best, and obsolete at worst, as early as 2012. Raising money in 2012 will require creativity and foresight. Notice something strange about those tasks? The economy may be hopping four years from now.

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

While most of our jobs don''t involve leading a tour of Marines through an ambush, or rushing into a relief zone just decimated by a hurricane, in today''s fast-paced, hyper-competitive business environment, we are ALL on the front lines, says Wood. And, how to be prepared -- physically, mentally and emotionally.