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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. I needed help with business negotiations and software licensing and Gerry jumped in teaching me everything I know about doing business.

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The Life And Business Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobsen Blog

So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. Mentoring is equally powerful. I now fully understand the need to prepare for presentations, meetings, interviews, etc. He loved to learn. I miss you.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Make Mentoring A Priority

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mentors: Bobby Deleon and Michel Daniel and students from ECHS - Speed Networking. As one who has always considered their work in the sector a “ calling ” versus a job, I’ve been lucky to have some amazing mentors. 5 Reasons Why Should Make Mentoring A Priority by Porter Gale.

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Use A Board Of Advisers Instead Of Mentors

Eric Jacobsen Blog

David Burkus often provides valuable comments to my various Blog postings, and he's a person who effectively uses a board of advisers, instead of mentors, to help him achieve success. Community users can download a variety of research reports and presentations about leadership and leadership versus management.

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Michelle’s RiseUP Fellowship Experience: RiseUP Fellow to Full Time Employee

Media Cause

I could go into all the technical teachings and trainings, but you’re here for the true value behind a program like this—how six months can change someone’s life. . That is a loaded question so I’ll opt out for something with a little more structure—what did the RiseUP Fellowship teach me? The Value of Mentorship. .

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Top benefits for association leaders to connect with their volunteer members

Nimble AMS

Highlighting volunteer successes or presenting volunteer awards is a fantastic way to both increase volunteer engagement and recruitment efforts. . Encourage qualified volunteers to teach continuing education sessions . Offer mentor/mentee programs . Design a volunteer perk program. Send thank you cards.

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5 Ways To Be A Better Ally

Saleforce Nonprofit

You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Trailblazer Karmel James says, “If a presentation is coming up, make a conscious effort to find images that display people of color, individuals with disabilities, different gender identities, etc. Assume Good Intent — and Have the Tough Conversations. Representation matters.