TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2021

The tech world has not offered much succor to those affected by things like locked-in syndrome, ALS, and severe strokes, but startup Cognixion aims to with a novel form of brain monitoring that, combined with a modern interface, could make speaking and interaction far simpler and faster. Overhauling decades-old brain tech.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of fall? To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 20 fundraising ideas that are perfect for autumn. This idea provides a perfect transition from summer to fall, with a slightly nostalgic yet cozy feeling hovering around the event. Pumpkin Patch This is another variant on the harvest idea above.

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The Next Web

JUNE 22, 2013

A great idea ensure startup success, right? Yes, even the greatest ideas are still susceptible to ending up in the trash. You’re too idea-focused. This may be hard to swallow, but it takes more than a game-changing idea to find startup success. It’s really the people behind the idea whom matter most.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

On the one hand, open-plan offices can inspire a more collaborative, innovative and social environment where ideas transfer easily between members of different departments and teams. The human brain only has the capacity for 1.6 Delegate a larger central “community” table where conversation and ideas can flow freely.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But the truth is that real emotions always work better because thats the way to reach hearts and minds. Emotion is not just nice to have in fundraisingit actually helps our brains navigate alternatives and make decisions. Nail the character, and the hearts, minds, (and wallets) will follow. So, people stick to facts and numbers.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Thier ideas, unique points of view, and diverse talents provide us with critical information and expertise, and greatly enhance our program activities. Our virtual volunteering offerings also include Donate Your Brain , a microvolunteering initiative. We mapped out the process we would use to promote Donate Your Brain opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. The sitting brain is really disengaged.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Fortunately, we’re pretty keen on experimenting and testing at Buffer , so I can try lots of different ideas and see what works best. Use numbers: Our brains can understand it more easily. Story-telling is in fact the most powerful way to activate our brains. Make it surprising (our brain likes it!).

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The Verge

AUGUST 17, 2021

It feels like we started 10 years ago with the idea that self-driving cars are going to change the world. I have no idea who the supplier for the cruise control is in my current Ford. I have no idea how to connect them yet, time-wise. There’s a lot of confusion there, so what, in your mind, beyond just, “Can you sleep in it?”

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. Don’t waste valuable brain power. Inspire Creativity Laughter and casual atmosphere encourage people to bring novel ideas forward. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of online fundraising, explaining how you can leverage various platforms and fundraising ideas to engage your supporters virtually. Keep in mind that you can (and should) revise your plan in accordance with the other steps listed below. Here’s what to expect: What is online fundraising?

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Our brains share a lot of similarities, except for the center that controls compassion, empathy, perception, motor control, self-awareness, and interpersonal experience — that’s way more developed in orcas. The orca is alive today because it communicates, eats and socializes with other orcas, just like us. But it’s more than that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

and Premal Shah of Kiva.Org. This summarizes some ideas and takeaways from my day. ” I don’t have an answer, but I think it has to do with modeling conscious information and consumption and being mindful about how you connect with people, cultivate relationships, and share information.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I realized that while many of these ideas are currently in the realm of fantasy, the future is so uncertain that we can’t say they will permanently reside there. Humans think in terms of analogies and metaphors, which allows us to connect concepts and ideas. ANNs are inspired by the structure and function of the human brain.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

When you’re overworked and over stressed, it affects your concentration—your mind wanders, you forget things easily, you can’t focus. Self-care solution: Add more movement into your workday—stand up and walk around to clear your mind. Instead, incorporate a brain-replenishing walk into your lunch hour.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

They capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. But, it isn’t just about learning new techniques or ideas. Housekeeping Mindfulness Self-Directed Learning' Year in Review.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The presentation looks at how younger generations are always connected and are multi-taskers who count on the Internet as their external brain and approach problems in a different way from older generations. It raises the question (unanswered) whether this is a good or bad thing. Being strategically future-minded.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Rather, one of the main reasons he came up with the idea to reduce the working hours of his staff was so employees would have enough free time to go out and realize they needed to buy stuff. Your body keeps track of time in a section in your brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (or SCN). Henry Ford next to a 1921 Model-T.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2003

This was one of seven books by experts in creative thinking and problem solving techniques that I scanned for ideas. But the first words that come to mind may disrupt your thought process. Words and chains of words that we use to frame a problem play a significant role in the way we approach problems.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 22, 2013

So if you’re looking for ways to keep your company’s morale up while keeping the expenses down, here are a few simple ideas to experiment with that have been proven successful at my agency for the past 12 years: 1. Exercise not only benefits your body physically but mentally as well, improving memory and overall brain function.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of online fundraising, explaining how you can leverage various platforms and fundraising ideas to engage your supporters virtually. Keep in mind that you can also leverage social media tools for your fundraising campaigns. Here’s what to expect: What is online fundraising? Social media.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 13, 2021

The brain dump. Many people get tripped up with writing before they even begin because they feel too bogged down with ideas and freeze up when trying to sort them out. Set a timer and just start writing down ideas – no need for complete sentences here. Just write whatever comes to mind. Pre-writing. . Drafting. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

If you’re not attending and curious what funders are learning, you’ll have an opportunity to read some of the ideas and questions being discussed right here on this blog. After Day 2 at the GEO conference my mind is abuzz! One-plussing” can facilitate the process of taking a good idea and improving upon it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2010

It gave me space to give social media use some mindful attention. The product-driven learning is mindful, mostly linear, and focused. To much product-driven learning, and I don’t discover new ideas. One is left-brained and the other right-brained. What is your system for professional learning?

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Byte Technology

JUNE 20, 2016

Here are some tips to keep in mind and implement whenever possible. • And keeping in mind that smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop screens are getting more hi-tech all the time—and that Internet speed are getting faster and more efficient—don’t be afraid to begin utilizing high-definition imagery in your website design. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2021

In addition to the mental health benefits of improving your mood, moving your body also brings blood to the brain that helps you think more clearly and boosts personal productivity. It really helps reset my mind and body – and fight virtual fatigue. It really helps reset my mind and body – and fight virtual fatigue.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 8, 2013

The reality is, if you’re planning on presenting pretty much anything in your life (which you most likely will), you’ll need to be able to effectively communicate your ideas in front of at least a few people. What happens in our brain. As humans, we’re hardwired to worry about our reputation above almost all things.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2013

If the notes need to be in a digital format, the process of transcribing them gives me added reflection and thought time to digest the ideas. I prefer these tools when I’m capturing a discussion from a meeting that focused on a designing a program or a reflective conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

He spoke about creativity and what psychologists and brain scientists are learning about it. Like-minded folks can accomplish a lot, and expertise is not to be undervalued, but sometimes they can hit roadblocks. Through the fellowship cohort, unlikely alliances develop and ideas are strengthened. Seek outsider knowledge.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 9, 2015

His idea, known as Inbox Zero, is a defined and calculated approach to email management that seeks to keep one’s inbox clear—or nearly clear—at all times. Mann is quick to point out that his approach isn’t directed so much towards the number of messages that plague our inboxes, bur rather the amount of time our brains spend dwelling there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

When nonprofit staff are constantly monitoring their email after work hours — whether this is due to a fear of missing something from their executive director or out of habit — they are missing out on essential down time that brains need. Time away from work and being online produces new ideas and fresh insights.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

When I interviewed DHH earlier this year, he talked about the idea of “getting into a zone” while working. He described it as a highly focused, productive state of mind. One of the biggest arguments that people make against remote work is that the best ideas come from meeting in person; sitting around and spit-balling ideas.

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Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

We must engage our children during their formative yearsideally starting in elementary school, while their worldview and brains are being developedand before resources get passed down. If you want to help lay the groundwork for empowering future women leaders in philanthropy, here are three things to keep in mind: Meet women where they are.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 16, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Blog | design mind – "Openness is the mega-trend for innovation in the 21st century, and it remains the topic du jour for businesses of all kinds. Openness or How Do You Design for the Loss of Control?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 3, 2025

Task prioritization tools can also reduce decision fatigue and encourage breaks, allowing minds to refresh and ideas to flourish. Being mindful of stress levels helps prevent impulsive career decisions that may not align with long-term goals. Remember, a well-rested team will outperform an exhausted one every time.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Rapid prototype your ideas and identify what additional information and quotes you will need from the organization. Article Ideas Brainstorm article ideas and find every angle on the topics that matter to your organization’s audience. Expand Idea Take an idea or a sentence and expand it into a fully developed paragraph.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

Wisear showed me its neural interface: By using the aforementioned electrodes to record the brain and facial activity, its patent-pending AI technology transforms these signals into controls that let the user take actions. The round was led by Paris Business Angels and Kima Ventures, with the support of BPI France.

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