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A Technology Assessment Connects Intention and Ability

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My writing about digital leadership often focuses on values and attitudes. But attention to the infrastructure’s […]. Do you have a friend whose house looks like it belongs to neat freak Felix Unger, but the closets and drawers are clearly owned by lovable slob Oscar Madison?

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Do you know where greater diversity in thought and attitude is needed and what type of people would complement the current mix of personalities? But by paying close attention to your team’s emotions and behavior, you will improve your ability to put staffers in the right seats and keep them engaged and motivated.

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Setting work-life boundaries when working from home 

Candid

Working from home also means that we have twice as many demands on our attention at the same time. Taking a few minutes to meditate or journal at the beginning or end of the workday can also help shift your attention from one area of life to the next. Plan out flexible work hours. Mentally put your work down.

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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

Since negative information draws greater attention, many may believe it has greater validity. This might be why bad news seems to garner more attention. Worse, studies show that we’re more likely to perceive negative news as truthful. Thankfully, the data also provides some rays of hope for optimists.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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Instead of focusing on your ideas, pay attention to others. Practice questioning your attitudes and intentions before every decision. They can support you through risky decisions, business downturns, and even job loss. That synergy won’t happen unless you come to the table prepared to listen. Bring all of your senses to the dialogue.

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Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. Donors

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Also, every story told through the digital ecosystem, irrespective of audience, should include the following four elements: In telling its story, an organization should: Express what makes it unique and worthy of attention / support. Shifting attitudes in the U.S. Enable the audience to identify with it. Worldwide competition.

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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

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Someone with the wrong attitude or who doesn’t understand the goals can do more harm than good. In a YouTube world thought leaders command attention. Rounding up a group of members who are eager to share their wisdom might seem like a fairly simple proposition. My first bit of advice is, don’t treat recruiting these experts casually.

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