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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. Hiring for skill is easy. Our interview process is rigorous. “A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. “In

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EI Helps Teams Use Technology to Fly

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Support Adaptation Emotional intelligence offers a path to support teams and helps them acquire the skills to become digitally proficient. Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. Everyone will be practicing these skills together.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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When we interviewed her for our book Association 4.0: Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption , she explained her commitment to skill-building like this. “My Winton also notes that this skill-based, collaborative model is the way millennials prefer to work. Our organization had been pretty tall and top-heavy.

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

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Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Workers with specific EI skills know how to successfully cope with stressful work environments and experiences. Was it an acquired skill? Managing yourself. Understanding others.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Big Cat Rescue

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What do you think are the most important skills necessary in a social media practitioner? Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Book Tour ? ? Book Tour Sponsors ? Tags: Social Media The Book. The site currently has 1.6

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: The Nature Conservancy

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What do you think are the most important skills necessary in a social media practitioner? Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Book Tour ?. ? Book Tour Sponsors. List of Nonprofits Mentioned in the Book ?. We’re working on building out our mobile strategy even bigger next year.

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How Ambitious Managers Make The Jump To Leadership

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Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn. Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn. The book covers: The central paradox of leaders: selfless vs. self-centered.