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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. Gerry’s incredible advice guided me along my entire path, and so many crucial turning points went well because of Gerry’s invaluable insight and guidance.

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Good CEO, Bad Call—How to Recover

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It’s “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” kind of advice. If you sense a problem brewing, you may already be knee-deep in a hot mess. While naming the problem may be extremely unpleasant, clarity is the beginning of a solution. Take enough time to accurately assess the situation. Talk to your team. Not exactly.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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If you represent the American Bankers Association, financial acumen probably isn’t a problem. This is a concept that bears repeating, so don’t hesitate to remind the group, from time to time, where the buck stops. Be sure to allow time for questions. Make it Meaningful This is probably my most important piece of advice.

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Advice That Could Lead To A Better Nonprofit

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Additionally, we’re often apt to solve the easy problems. Ultimately, if we want to substantially grow and strengthen our nonprofits, and solve problems on a state wide, national, or even global scale, it is imperative that these questions be answered. Choose one big problem. Work with people who already care about your mission.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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BoardEffect states that an annual board self-assessment may help the board prevent problems leading to liability issues and that the results of an assessment can highlight topics for future board discussion and consideration. Assign senior directors to mentor junior members to help them to become better contributors.

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The Critical First Years Of Your Professional Life

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Times have changed, and there are fewer people in today's workplace willing to help you understand how the world of work operations. The lastest edition of the book is particularly relevant today , because, shares Dilenscheider: Not knowing the ropes puts you at a competitive disadvantage.

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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. Women can bring a different viewpoint and a problem-solving skillset that’s needed within the field. Meet Jessica Cronk, Vice President of Marketing .