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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. Ongoing transformation requires adjustments to perspectives, attitudes, and behavior.

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What the Vietnam War and the Stockdale Paradox Can Teach Us About How to Face 2022

The MatrixFiles

During these times, I turn once again to a great video from Jim Collins about what he calls The Stockdale Paradox. Professor Collins has written extensively about what he calls The Stockdale Paradox. . Keeping my team and my family focused on what we CAN control : our work, our attitudes, our routines.

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Thinking About Donors as Customers

Bloomerang

We actually didn’t mind and adjusted our attitude. Consider the American real-estate agent who recently tried to change my mind about the neighborhood I preferred just because he had an active listing somewhere else! Donors frequently need guidance about where and how their gifts will have the biggest impact.

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Finally, A Clear Shift in Attitudes About Measuring Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I detected a clear shift in attitudes in the audience at the conference based on the audience questions. ” Instead, I got asked questions about measuring the longer-term impact of social media – how do we know that our use of social media has influenced a conversion to an action or behavior change or donation?

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A Technology Assessment Connects Intention and Ability

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My writing about digital leadership often focuses on values and attitudes. Do you have a friend whose house looks like it belongs to neat freak Felix Unger, but the closets and drawers are clearly owned by lovable slob Oscar Madison? This Odd Couple disconnect happens to even savvy digital organizations.

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. A board needs to be continuously sensing and receiving the signals about what’s going on in the environment. We’re open and honest about initiatives that didn’t work.

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How to Approach a Nonprofit Job Interview with a For-Profit Attitude (and Résumé)

EveryAction

As someone who has jumped from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector and back again, I’ve learned a lot about the nuances of both, especially in terms of the all-important first interview. Have you ever lamented the ten-person mega-team or complained about meetings for the sake of meetings? Have the right attitude.

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