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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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I am still evaluating the lessons learned. When the Public Health Department was looking at how to reopen safely, they had a sounding board, and we were able to collaborate to develop successful solutions. That hammered home the connection between relationship building and trust. The pandemic was a wormhole.

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Give Joy!

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You just have to remember to do it, which isn’t always as simple as it sounds. But if you make random acts of kindness a habit, you build credit for times when being too much yourself is inevitable. Survey the office and evaluate the comfort quotient. Good health adds joy to every activity. How easy is that!

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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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How can leaders prepare themselves and their employees to develop effective systems for culling unproductive activities and managing the constant volatility? The idea is that what you build gets validated by the marketplace and you invest resources where there is evidence of a return. Many initiatives can, and should, continue to grow.

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Tips for Activating a Culture of Wellbeing in the Nonprofit Workplace

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Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Sound proof the office.

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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To prepare for an uncertain future, begin building competence in areas where people remain the experts. Although this explanation sounds more like it belongs in the classroom than the office, my takeaway is the focus on uniquely human skills. Allow people to build on each other’s suggestions by replacing “no” with “yes, and.”

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. From the beginning of her tenure at ENA, Nancy has made building a positive culture a priority. All of the association’s activities and initiatives are grounded in the ideals that are outlined below. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity.

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Build a Digital Ecology–Promote IT Collaboration Across Your Organization

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It sounds instantaneous—as if you could type a few commands and new software would magically turn your organization into a super-powered generator of member engagement and delight. Build Relationships The IT Department can’t be an island. And don’t overlook the power of social events and team-building exercises to cement relationships.