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cities, that there are six things these effective leaders do that don''t cost money. Employee Retention Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Kansas City I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years.
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What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).
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What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).
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A relatively small Kansas City-area newspaper for readers over 50 years in age published an article by C.W. Source: Kansas City 50 & Better.
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For many years now Blackbaud has published data on the most generous online giving cities in the United States. In 2013, donors in the 265 cities raised more than $822 million online—a whopping 61% increase from 2012. Census map) with the most cities in the top 25 are: West – 8.
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This year I facilitated several labs, including several for the Knight Foundation Arts Program to learn about the local arts ecosystem in four cities, including Philadelphia, San Jose, Charlotte, and Macon. I would like to wish all my readers, colleagues, and friends a happy new year!
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A good reminder from a former mayor of Kansas City, Kansas: " If you haven''t done anything for someone else today, you haven''t done anything for yourself" - Joe Steineger, Farmer and Former Mayor, Kansas City, Kansas.
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Then join one of more than 80 upcoming events happening in cities across the globe. Every month our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. Kansas City, Missouri: BidPal — Event and Auction Software.
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Each year, around Thanksgiving time, I think about what I am thankful for. This year, I decided to once again take the time to make a list. A list of 10 things I am thankful for. What's on your list this year? What's on your list this year that wasn't on last year's list?
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Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice awhile back in his column in the Kansas City Business Journal.
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To find your closest group, search for your city on the NetSquared website. Every month, our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. Kansas City, Missouri: BidPal — Event and Auction Software.
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Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his column in the Kansas City Business Journal a few years ago.
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Be sure to take a few minutes each week to view the HEMP Mentorship Minute videos, created by the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program and the Kansas City Business Journal.
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He indicated that Missouri will be planning the development of high-speed Internet services through the American Recovery Act at a Missouri Broadband Summit held October 26-27, 2010 in Jefferson City. The delivery of free Internet service to low-income households, along with access to free computers or public computer centers like those developed by the WEB Dubois Learning Center at 55th and Cleveland in Kansas City, should garner more attention by the KC public and government.
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Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO for this sound advice. One of the most difficult words for anyone, leaders included, to say is, " sorry." Yet, the time will likely come when that's the word you need to say.
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The Kansas City Star newspaper last year wrote a story about Marion Laboratories and its 60th anniversary. Mr. Ewing Kauffman, fondly known as Mr. K, led Marion during its peak, and is remembered as one of the most effective, influential leaders ever in the Kansas City area.
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The Kansas City Star newspaper last year wrote a story about Marion Laboratories and its 60th anniversary. Mr. Ewing Kauffman, fondly known as Mr. K, led Marion during its peak, and is remembered as one of the most effective, influential leaders ever in the Kansas City area.
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There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Kansas City, Missouri: Google for Nonprofits — Technology, Education, and Networking. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Coretic2015 via @abg_ebg.
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