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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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That’s one of the perks of leadership. Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Helping others to rise can be even more rewarding.

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A Playbook For How Women Advance Within Business

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Describing the new book, In Her Own Voice , by Jennifer McCollum , Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business) says that “for women, the book does a beautiful job of explaining not just what to do to advance in your career, but also what to expect. Businesses need talented women, now more than ever.

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Good CEO, Bad Call—How to Recover

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It’s “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” kind of advice. Documenting the steps that you will take in a leadership challenge is a good way to begin training yourself to act with intention in a situation filled with extreme emotional distractions. I read so many business books and publications. Take Joey’s advice.

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How To Build Great Work Relationships

Eric Jacobsen Blog

It’s one of four books in the new Harvard Business Review ( HBR ) Work Smart Series. The difference between a mentor and a sponsor. The right way to find a mentor. This is a quick-read book, filled with essential advice and relatable stories that provide you tips for navigating your early career.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

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Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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But, in the fray of digital business, obstacles to progress can be fatal. So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? Ideally, one of these meetings will be a welcome from the executive director, which includes his or her unique advice and views on board service.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. Focusing on leadership dynamics and achievements also supports prioritizing consensus over individual agendas. Ask new members to share their first impressions or experiences with previous leadership groups.