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“Talk to your people about your purpose and your values.” Leadership expert Bill George’s advice to CEOs dealing with tariff chaos

Fast Company Tech

Regular readers of Modern CEO know I often cite advice and anecdotes from Bill George, the former chairman and CEO of Medtronic and executive fellow at Harvard Business School. BG: Thats a really good question. MC: We cant do a 10-year strategic plan anymore, but is there enduring advice on how to manage in chaos?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Do I Credit DAF Gifts In My CRM, And Also Recognize These Gifts?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize and credit donor-advised fund gifts in their CRM: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a nuanced question on how to record DAF gifts in my CRM. Make sense?

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Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving "Blank Stares" When Asked How Programs Actually Work

Futurism

Now, it seems like some of the programmers themselves could use the same advice. No doubt chalkboard-pounding algebra teachers once grumbled about calculators, and no one would question their place now. In Goel's heyday, the place to do just that was StackOverflow. It's sound logic.

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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions: What’s the difference between an advisory board and a governing board? Having a good board agreement and bylaws in place—with the help of legal advice—at the beginning can head off some of the challenges discussed below. Or is doing too much?

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6 signs you might be a bad listener and what to do instead

Fast Company Tech

Can you think of any recent interactions in which you were pretty sure what was going to happen even before the conversation took place? Unsolicited advice: If I were in your shoes. Questioning is the skill of asking thought-provoking questions that demonstrate interest and curiosity. This is called mind reading.

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I think my manager is burned out. What can I do?

Fast Company Tech

Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Want more advice on helping burned out managers? Q: I think my manager is burned out. What can I do?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Important Is It To Promptly Acknowledge Receipt Of A Supporter’s Input?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., This applies, even if the donor just offered advice. I hope nonprofit leaders read this and think harder about coming from a place of love. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. But, thats the bare minimum.