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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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For the time being, the bottom line seems to be, there is no substitute for intrinsically human skills. In 2002, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills identified a set of qualities they consider most important for learning in the digital era. A collegial attitude that contributes to productive relationships.

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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. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. What’s tricky is how well individuals combine.”

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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? Of course, it’s important to consider skills. The skill that got her promoted wasn’t balanced by the emotional readiness or sensitivity to undertake her new responsibilities.

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association , talked about how that attitude aligns with the Board’s relationship with the executive director and the staff. “We’re

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. Become an active listener by practicing these skills. Listen actively.

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How To Harness Your Experiential Intelligence

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Digging deeper: Mindsets : Your attitudes and beliefs about yourself, other people and the world. Abilities : Your competencies that help you integrate your knowledge, skills, and experiences so you can respond to situations in the most effective way possible. Know-how : Your knowledge and skills. Enhance personal growth.

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

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Back to my newsletter example: if I was to redo that interview, I’d talk more about the “culture” I helped to build around contributing information for the publication – normalizing the publishing schedule so deadlines weren’t a surprise, making submission as easy as possible so as not to be dreaded, setting expectations for content quality, etc.

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