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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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When we met to discuss her findings, we discovered that Sue was extremely uncomfortable assimilating her colleagues’ suggestions into the work plan. ” Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn made this observation. It’s the style of the CEO and executive team that drives the governance and the culture.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Our discussion about the Summit Award launched a wide-ranging conversation. An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. Governance, and the vision of governance, is so varied around the world. Then build your identity on LinkedIn.

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Using A Networked Approach To Build Nonprofit Boards: LinkedIn Board Connect Launches

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LinkedIn announced Board Connect , resources that helps nonprofits transform themselves into networked nonprofits by finding and recruiting board members using a networked approach. You and your board look at your professional networks and connections on LinkedIn. The idea is simple, but powerful. Board Connect changes all that.

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Need Answers: LinkedIn Has Them

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Right before I left for this trip, Geri Stengel, shared a guest post about nonprofits and use of LinkedIn that was of interest to many folks. So, when Geri offered up this second post about nonprofits and LinkedIn, I couldn’t resist. Need Answers: LinkedIn Has Them – guest post by Geri Stengel.

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5 Ways to Make LinkedIn Board Connect Work for Your Nonprofit

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Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote about the launch of LinkedIn’s Board Connect tool that helps nonprofit identify potential board candidates through searching the networks of their board members on LinkedIn. Geri Stengel who has written guest posts about LinkedIn on this blog offered to share some tips.

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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

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A strong and effective board can help provide strategic direction, keep your finances in check, and uphold a high standard of governance. Social media, especially LinkedIn. Send a press release announcing your new board members to your local newspaper and business journal and post on LinkedIn and social networks.

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Signs Of A Successful Nonprofit Board: Making A Difference With 120 Hours

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Board members should allocate ten hours per year for regular board meetings, where they actively participate in discussions, provide input, and make informed decisions. Dedicate 16 hours per year to attend local boardroom training, conferences, and webinars to gain knowledge about effective board governance.