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Why the movement needs mystics

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I've been thinking a lot lately about where I fit into the Occupy movement - what kind of role I should play. In 2003, when the Iraq war started, I joined a group of folks who promised to fast for one day a week until the war ended. So maybe that's my role. Of course even then, we didn't think the war would go on for 8 years!

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Why the movement needs mystics

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I've been thinking a lot lately about where I fit into the Occupy movement - what kind of role I should play. In 2003, when the Iraq war started, I joined a group of folks who promised to fast for one day a week until the war ended. So maybe that's my role. Of course even then, we didn't think the war would go on for 8 years!

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Refugee Response: TechSoup's New Online Technology Resource for NGOs Helping Refugees

Tech Soup

That displacement has happened mostly as a result of the wars in Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. According to Reem Talhouk , a doctoral trainee in digital civics at Open Lab in Newcastle University in the UK, " Technology is already playing a big role in making the work of NGOs and humanitarian workers easier.

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Upwardly Global: Bridging the Opportunity Gap for Skilled Immigrants

Tech Soup

Although that plant was considered a model employer for refugees at the time, Jane met employees who included a former engineer from Iraq and a surgeon from Bosnia. UpGlo staff members understand the role they have to play in the larger immigration services landscape. at their full potential. through its Job Seeker Services Program.

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Great reads from around the web on December 15th

Amy Sample Ward

After massive leaks of documents on the Iraq and Afghan wars and diplomatic cables from around the world, Wikileaks has demonstrated that it is a formidable threat to American legitimacy and power. In their interactions with hierarchies, members of networks can act in the following roles."

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Nathan Magnuson On Leadership, Coaching, And His New eBook

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In your consulting and coaching role what have you found to be the most common challenges leaders are facing today? This will mean that many under-qualified people will be thrown into leadership roles just based on the numbers. I was a part of the 418th Civil Affairs Battalion in Belton and deployed to Iraq in 2008.

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Wood : Football taught me a lot about the power of understanding roles. My coach, Barry Alvarez, used to yell "know your role." A few surgeries later I found my role relegated to that of a back up and mentor to a rising star. What leadership skills did you learn playing football that then served you well as a Marine?