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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. 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. Hire for Fit Don’t rely on games, group lunches, or happy hours to turn incompatibility into excellence.

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9 Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master

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Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. What nonprofit leadership skills does a Founder or Executive Director need to steer the ship? Where do you need to improve?

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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs. Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. EI skills can help IT professionals take their communications and leadership ability to new levels of effectiveness.

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The Role of Volunteerism in a DEI Strategy

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Frequently looking to strike the balance between larger team building events, deeper level skills-based opportunities, options for individual volunteer activities and a mixture of in-person and virtual engagements to accommodate an increasingly hybrid or remote-first workforce.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors.

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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. Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. I belong to a CEO peer group called Vistage.

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6 tips to create a volunteer group and successfully launch DEI initiatives

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One simple method to ensure you avoid common DEI mistakes at your association is to create a volunteer group for DEI initiatives. Read on to learn more about the benefits of creating a diverse volunteer group for DEI initiatives at your association. Create your DEI initiatives volunteer group. Train your volunteers.

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