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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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Once upon a time, the title of the lead technology wizard didn’t necessarily begin with a C. Digital platforms and processes infuse every business activity. Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention.

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How To Train Your Attention and Be Effective When Working Online

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

How long can you pay attention when working online before your mind wanders? According to the Statistic Brain site list of attention span stats , in 2000 we had a 12 second attention span compared with an 8 second attention in 2013. That means we must practice mindful consumption and sharing of information.

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4 Text Marketing Lessons Nonprofits Can Take from Big Brands

Nonprofit Tech for Good

2) Meeting your target audience where they are is important Big brands and retailers know this—to reach their target audience they need to have an active presence on the social media platforms their target audience uses, and they need to use the communication channels their audience prefers. The sky’s the limit!

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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Over time, they are unable to engage in honest dialogue; others learn not to confront them with reality.” Be an Active Listener A group of advisors is an invaluable career resource. Instead of focusing on your ideas, pay attention to others. Become an active listener by practicing these skills. Listen actively.

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Nail Your Request for Donations During Economic Ups, Downs, and Crisis Times

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Listen, starting a nonprofit is NOT a “build it and they will come” activity. It takes resilience so that every time you hear “no,” you don’t let it stop you, especially when times are hard, the economy is tanking, or some other crisis is looming. Okay, now that we’ve shifted your thinking, it’s time to refine your Ask.

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How To Find What You Love And Love What You Do

Eric Jacobsen Blog

To help identify your loves, Buckingham recommends you: Pay attention to what you pay attention to. And, realize that you have some things that you instinctively yearn to do—before you’ve even tried them, and you find your hand going up and your mind leaning in. You found yourself actively looking forward to work?

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Information: The Better Half of IT

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And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT. Why pay attention to data? Think about the last time you heard someone mention a safety deposit box and compare that to the last conversation you heard about creating, managing, or forgetting login credentials. That’s okay!

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