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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. And stuck was the operative word: I stayed in that role for seven years. Gervaise Davis III, Esq.

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Tips to strengthen your volunteer program and empower member volunteers

Nimble AMS

PEAK Grantmaking worked with a group of member volunteers to make this dream a reality, creat ing a variety of peer groups. These peer groups allow PEAK Grantmaking members to more easily connect, build relationships, and advance their careers. Provide volunteer orientation so your members know their roles inside and out.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Career coaches and mentors are great. Even better, is a group of trusted colleagues who have walked in your shoes, can provide wise counsel, and will deliver constructive criticism.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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While you may not have a Warren Buffett in the group, hopefully, there are some above-average number crunchers. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. The treasurer and the finance committee also have important roles to play.

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobsen Blog

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Nimble AMS

Try creating roles in which volunteers can connect more members to your organization, like a moderator or ambassador. The innovative Nimble Communities allows ACerS to adopt member engagement strategies like establishing online community volunteer opportunities and allowing member volunteers to adopt the roles of Moderator or Super Members.