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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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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. Hiring for skill is easy. Our interview process is rigorous. “A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. “In

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25 Storytelling Interview Questions for Non-Profits

The Storytelling Non-profit

Story interviews (or narrative interviews) are almost always necessary in order to tell a rich, interesting story. To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. Sometimes, they also worry about what to do if the interview is not going well.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” Of course, it’s important to consider skills. The digital age is all about leadership.

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25 Storytelling Interview Questions for Non-Profits

The Storytelling Non-profit

Story interviews (or narrative interviews) are almost always necessary in order to tell a rich, interesting story. To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. Sometimes, they also worry about what to do if the interview is not going well.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. When we interviewed her for our book Association 4.0: That’s one of the perks of leadership.

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MC Female Leadership’s Advice to Their Younger Self

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Below we interviewed the six female department heads at Media Cause. Read as they share their unique journeys to leadership and even more powerful—the advice they would give to their younger selves. . That’s really where I started building my skills, my confidence, and learning how to navigate the industry. Amy Small.

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Celebrating Women in Tech: An Interview with Qgiv’s Female Leaders

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Qgiv: What advice would you give to a young woman interested in software engineering? Sandra: My biggest advice would be to not get intimidated by the field. I take a special interest in coaching and developing young marketing professionals, focusing on expanding their skillsets and wellbeing, as well as leadership skills.