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How To Create An Environment That Energizes Everyone

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Joy can open brains to better see connections and various options to solve work problems. The usefulness of creativity and innovation at the workplace is linked to increasing employees' knowledge and skills. There's value to experiencing joy at work. Joy is about playing. Doing good is good for business.

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How to Use Neuroscience to Increase Virtual Event Engagement

AccelEvents

Fortunately, the very make up of the human brain offers some potential avenues for increasing engagement in a digital environment and producing a far more satisfying experience overall. When we are engaged in stimulating activities, the brain releases dopamine , a neurotransmitter that leaves us feeling positive and happy.

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here ! Learn more and get connected at MediaCause.com !

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People Want To Belong To Your Nonprofit’s Community

Bloomerang

People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). And how you should never feel bad about asking someone for a philanthropic gift, because it delivers a shot of dopamine that lights up the pleasure center of their brains. Alas, this feeling is short-lived.

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How to Use Neuroscience to Increase Virtual Event Engagement

AccelEvents

Fortunately, the very makeup of the human brain offers some potential avenues for increasing engagement in a digital environment and producing a far more satisfying experience overall. When we are engaged in stimulating activities, the brain releases dopamine , a neurotransmitter that leaves us feeling positive and happy.

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How To Use Failure As A Way To Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

It’s our brain signaling that if we try something and fail, we’ll be embarrassed or judged. The manager or leader who demands perfection creates an environment of fear. It’s a strategic way to collect and apply tactical knowledge and methods you can use for future benefit. Wooditch : Be aware of the origin of the voice.

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How To Use Failure As Your Path To Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

It’s our brain signaling that if we try something and fail, we’ll be embarrassed or judged. The manager or leader who demands perfection creates an environment of fear. It’s a strategic way to collect and apply tactical knowledge and methods you can use for future benefit. Wooditch : Be aware of the origin of the voice.

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