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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Hire for Fit Don’t rely on games, group lunches, or happy hours to turn incompatibility into excellence. Then you need an environment that maximizes individual talents while allowing groups to work successfully together. Don’t rely on games or group lunches to turn incompatibility into excellence.

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What Makes Team Fundraising Unique? 3 Key Differences

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As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Here are a few of the different types of supporters your team might have: Parents and family members.

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Give Joy!

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Create a Comfortable Environment. Although I doubt that many organizations still need a Casual Friday, if your group is a holdout, this is an easy, high-impact fix. The physics of the office make a significant difference in how people feel in the space. Cater a healthy group lunch every quarter. Bring treats.

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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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The self who shows up on a day when the alarm didn’t go off might have a different result, right? Self-regulation— or learning to effectively manage conflict, challenges, and stress is critical in fast-paced digital environments. Empathy helps teams to see beyond differences and connect on a human level. No worries.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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It can make the difference between success and failure, both in your personal life and professional life.” MBTI personality types describe healthy, normal, and natural differences between people. The MBTI describes healthy and normal differences between people. The various personality types are not static.

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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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This type of industry cross-pollination is going to make defining the future workforce very different.” We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success. We talked with entrepreneurs across our community.

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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.