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Recognizing the Importance of Gratitude

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This night is just one of many things we’ve done in the organization to help create an attitude of gratitude. Create Awards to Recognize Your Staff. The most direct way we recognize our volunteers is with traditional awards. These awards are well-established and carry a good deal of prestige. Little Things Matter.

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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic.

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Leadership Lessons From Women Who Mean Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is. Attitude is something you can't teach." Mentoring is opening doors for younger people."

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Insights From "Women Who Mean Business"

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is. Attitude is something you can't teach." Mentoring is opening doors for younger people."

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

A few surgeries later I found my role relegated to that of a back up and mentor to a rising star. It was a tough pill to swallow, but I clearly understood that my role as a leader from the rear and as a mentor helped contribute to the success of the team.

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Help Your Helpers! Top Tips for Managing Volunteers

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In extreme cases, you may find that a volunteer has become so negative despite your best efforts to help them have a great experience that their attitude is negatively impacting other volunteers. Of course, be sure to work with your staff team to get an outside perspective and seek advice from trusted colleagues, mentors, and managers.

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[VIDEO] Raise More Money And Improve Donors Relationships Through Personal Branding

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He’s also won the Social Entrepreneur of the Year award. And you really can only share your passion unless you have a kind of energized spirit and positive attitude, terrific. And then they help provide education opportunities and mentoring after school and then matriculate them into these four-year colleges.

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