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Why is Person First Language Important and 7 Ways You Can Start Using It Right Now

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We’re usually not taught to speak with person-first language. Person-first language is more inclusive of people with disabilities, centering someone’s humanity over their disability or condition. It may be a bit wordier, but it’s important to learn how to use person-first language and avoid its opposite, identity-first language.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. Does self-awareness mean you realize you’re a number cruncher first and a communicator second? Organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich identifies two categories of self-awareness. However, awareness of the distractions can minimize their impact.

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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? The insights of personality type distinguish the natural differences between people and gives us positive language to discuss and respect these differences.”

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Don’t tolerate hidden agendas, negative attitudes, or behavior that’s disruptive to the group. During the early stages of this relationship, teams may require assistance from a skilled facilitator to develop trust and discover a common language. These are tips to help them make the journey toward collaboration.

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How to Approach a Nonprofit Job Interview with a For-Profit Attitude (and Résumé)

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Be sure to speak the “language”. Understanding impact in the corporate world means having a great deal of “market awareness” and seeing how the moves you’re making are “moving the needle” and influencing your bottom line. Measuring impact has more to do with building awareness in issue areas and the larger public conversation.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Don’t tolerate hidden agendas, negative attitudes, or behavior that’s disruptive to the group. During the early stages of this relationship, teams may require assistance from a skilled facilitator to develop trust and discover a common language. These are tips to help them make the journey toward collaboration.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Develop Competence Collegiality and good intentions are ingredients for success, but attitude isn’t enough to go the distance. If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story.