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Are AI and EI an Odd Couple? Nope, Pairing Bytes With Behavior Is a Perfect Match

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As we move deeply into a business environment dominated by artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence becomes increasingly important. The ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as those of volunteers, employees, and other constituents, is an indispensable quality for leadership in this people-centric environment.

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EI Helps Teams Use Technology to Fly

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Some employees have invented tortuous workarounds to keep using their new toys to continue working in the same old way. Here’s the good news. Remember that famous quote from Peter Drucker, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It requires shifts in behavior and culture that may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable.

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25 Years of VolunteerHub – Employees Reflect on the Company and Culture

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Here is what VolunteerHub employees had to say about the company and culture. One of the things I love most about VolunteerHub is the strong emphasis on team culture. Great company culture doesn’t happen on its own. I can’t imagine a better work environment,” said Noah Orr, Software Developer for VolunteerHub.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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Trust and Culture Trust and culture are deeply intertwined. From the beginning of her tenure at ENA, Nancy has made building a positive culture a priority. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. “As

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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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Give Joy!

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You only need to watch the news to understand how challenging it can be to make kindness a way of life. It doesn’t preclude the bad news and uncomfortable conversations that are an inevitable part of being a boss. Create a Comfortable Environment. Make Kindness a Value. I wish kindness was as easy as smiling. Bring treats.

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The 12 Golden Rules For How To Communicate Effectively

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Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Create a work environment based on inclusiveness, welcoming others' suggestions and points of view. Always remember to : Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Praise in public, censure in private.