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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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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. And stuck was the operative word: I stayed in that role for seven years. Gerry enabled my life’s work in so many ways! Gervaise Davis III, Esq.

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobsen Blog

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Career coaches and mentors are great. It sounds simple.

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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

ASU Lodestar Center

These important team members give their time, talents, and resources, unmotivated by financial compensation or contractual obligations. Regardless of the number of volunteers, having a thriving team requires intentionality on the part of key leadership to minimize the reasons why volunteers leave. Team building. Share the love.

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

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Remote work is challenging teams. The executive team is stretched too thin. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Managers were eliminated, and titles were replaced by roles, while departments were reorganized into circles.”. Teams are engaged and proud of their work.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. The treasurer and the finance committee also have important roles to play. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings.

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