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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? The executive director can help the board to see how, by selecting players with a variety of talent, backgrounds, and personal characteristics, they can lead more effectively in a complex environment. Set Expectations.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Provide Education Financial development is an excellent opportunity to promote your organization’s culture of learning.

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Hire Fresh Talent—But Before You Shop, Check the Fridge

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Whether the new hire is a junior employee or head of a key department, they will represent the brand experience you want for members and shape the culture you seek for your staff. In this competitive environment, the impact that people make on brand and culture has never been more important. On a recent Association 4.0

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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i nternal self-awareness , represents how clearly we see our own values, passions, aspirations, fit with our environment, reactions (including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses), and impact on others. “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams.

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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

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Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring. You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring. Model and Celebrate Well-being Practices Creating a robust work culture that incorporates well-being is fundamental.

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Good CEO, Bad Call—How to Recover

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If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. The Circles are forward-looking groups of business people who are very much about learning from each other and thinking outside the box in a trusting environment.” Seek perspective and the counsel of trusted advisors.

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