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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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If you’re interviewing prospective employees, be as clear about the company’s expectations for behavior and attitude as you are about the professional skills required. Using Suzanne Bell’s example, it can be helpful to consider both the technical and psychosocial roles that will facilitate the work.

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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. You can set the stage for success by: Defining roles and responsibilities.

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Finally, A Clear Shift in Attitudes About Measuring Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I detected a clear shift in attitudes in the audience at the conference based on the audience questions. With shifting attitudes, the skills and will to get past hurdles in measurement follow. I didn’t get asked ”What are the best tools to measure followers on Twitter?”

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The Importance of the Thank You: Creating an Attitude of Gratitude

NonProfit Hub

We need to foster an attitude of gratitude and create a culture of thanking our donors. To create an attitude of gratitude , consider the good ole’ fashioned 5Ws and an H: Who is involved in each step of the thank you process? Your organization is the facilitator of the relationship between the donor and the recipient.

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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. You can set the stage for success by: Defining roles and responsibilities.

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How Your Attitude Shapes Your Nonprofit

Connection Cafe

I make a conscious effort not to get overly pessimistic or have an irritable attitude towards my coworkers because I want to be mindful of the type of work environment I’m creating. Keeping that in mind, I’ve put together a few thoughts on how to keep a positive attitude at the workplace, even when things seem dire. Why is that?

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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. An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight. All of us have baggage. This is not a forum for amateurs.