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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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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Focus on Mentoring Sue is a relationship builder. That curiosity and engagement with others are reflected in her love of travel and learning about diverse countries and cultures. Mentoring is something I am passionate about,” Sue advised. It’s interesting how many conversations circle back to culture and trust.

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. Set Expectations. This seems obvious. Ideally, you might present both.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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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. Describe the board development programs that will be available in the future. Share information.

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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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Tips for Activating a Culture of Wellbeing in the Nonprofit Workplace

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Leading the Charge: Why Strong Leadership is Crucial for Nonprofits

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This includes recruiting members who are passionate about the mission, providing ongoing training and development, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. This can take many forms, from formal training programs and workshops to mentoring and peer support networks.