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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? It sounds simple. Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. Career coaches and mentors are great. Become an active listener by practicing these skills. Begin with yourself. Engage fully.

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How can nonprofits acquire skilled talent to better achieve their mission?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Jade Gale Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. If an organization is willing to invest in a positive and extensive support structure, it is likely leadership will follow. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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When the board assumes the role of visionaries and strategists one layer of decision-making is removed.orgSource consultant Sharon Rice helped board members of the California IT in Education Association (CITE) make the transition from a hands-on to a leadership orientation. If help is needed, assistance is available. That’s trust.

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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobsen Blog

As an business executive, he found the perfect environment to apply these skills. For the non-athletic reader what are some ways to gain teamwork skills early in life? Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.” Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.”

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Molly Wagge, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Engage volunteers as leaders.

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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. Sound proof the office.

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Brilliant Careers Are Built With Bold Moves

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. Will Rogers, the American stage and film actor, once said, “Get someone else to blow your horn and the sound will carry twice as far.”

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