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 And encourage an environment of mindful chatter amongst neighboring desks. Create a “virtual wall”.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

What goes on in your brain during a group brainstorming session. Brain imaging studies have shown that in the presence of external stimulation, introverts show more activity in the regions of the brain that process information, make meaning, and problem solve compared to extroverts. Groups hate scary ideas.

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M+R

AUGUST 23, 2023

You open TikTok to recharge your brain and treat yourself to some bite-sized videos. The “Get Ready With Me” trend shows the start of the influencer’s day while they talk about their goals for that day or whatever may be on their mind. “A The post Trendy TikTok Tactics for Teams first appeared on M+R.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Kuan Wei (Greg) Soh is a technology entrepreneur and angel investor who enjoys building world-class technology teams. When my co-founder and I decided to build a distributed engineering team for our startup, numerous questions raced through our minds: Will they be productive? How will decisions be made? Pair programming.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

Until you can surround yourself with people who want to help, you’re going to be a team of one. That’s important when you’re a team of one. Volunteer Inquiry Volunteers are imperative to growing beyond your team of one. Remember: As a team of one, you’ll need to work smarter, not harder. But take heart! And you can, too!

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The Next Web

JUNE 22, 2013

Keep an open mind when consuming feedback. If you’ve enlisted a team of less-than passionate and savvy individuals, they may be your downfall. Set up your startup for long-term success by seeking partners and team members whom are on the page as you are, but also balance you out by presenting different traits, skills, and viewpoints.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The part of the job I loved the most was working on product with our design team and clients. But the reality is, you probably made a mistake in buying those things and it literally hurts your brain to come to terms with that fact. Clutter’s impact on your brain. When your brain has too much on its plate, it splits its power up.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Yet as the work-life balance blurs more than ever — especially for an employee of a startup team — entrepreneurs are taking the pledge to not only lead their colleagues to success, but to protect them from burnout and bad health along the way. Here are the 11 top wellness web tools and apps to equip your team with: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2019

We will be doing early morning sessions to engage participants in some mindful moment and movement exercises. I’m going to share different techniques for weaving mindful moment and exercises into your workday. You can practice these exercises alone or with your team.

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The Verge

AUGUST 17, 2021

Argo was founded in 2016, but there’s some solid foundations there: Bryan and his team were veterans of Google’s and Uber’s self-driving groups, and they have major investments from Ford and Volkswagen. Like, what’s the team that was behind this. Is it hands off, mind off, or not? Is it hands off, mind off, or not?

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Leaders who promote professional development and education of all kinds also encourage teams to bring an expansive perspective to their work. Don’t waste valuable brain power. If suggestions miss the mark, use constructive criticism, not judgment, to point your team in the right direction. Don’t be a team in name only.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Headspace and Netflix are teaming up for a new show on meditation | Netflix. Anyone who’s used Headspace will recognize the voice of co-founder Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk who advises you to “be kind to your mind.” The Headspace Guide to Sleep and an interactive experience will come later in 2021.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

We all know that with so much content out there, it is eating our brains and memory , relying more on “google it.” ” But what if there was a way to use online tools, mobile apps, and software that helped lengthen our attention spans and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness? Mindfulness'

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Your body keeps track of time in a section in your brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (or SCN). The participants spent two nights in a sleep lab where the researchers measured their brain activity, looking at alertness and ability to concentrate. Night owls vs. early birds. An un-timed break.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

Your executive team’s expectations are way out of whack and you just don’t have the energy to politely set them straight. When you’re overworked and over stressed, it affects your concentration—your mind wanders, you forget things easily, you can’t focus. Instead, incorporate a brain-replenishing walk into your lunch hour.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

Keeping a task list can save you time and clear your mind. Our team at Get Fully Funded uses Trello to manage our individual to do lists plus all our team projects. Trello is very user friendly and lets you share lists with team members, color code tasks, and set due dates for individual items.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, when I thought back to what has made us so successful in the past, I knew that culture and employee happiness is what enhances the quality of life for my team, so the answer was clear. Exercise not only benefits your body physically but mentally as well, improving memory and overall brain function.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2014

Meet Kevin and “Sophia” (who anonymously shared her story with my team). When Kevin was in kindergarten he had an organic brain injury, which forced him to have to relearn everything from walking to using the bathroom. I can enlighten my mind, enliven my spirit, and experience what I couldn’t before.

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Global Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Have you exchanged data with like-minded organizations to grow your impact? The program provides nonprofits with a team of experts and software that will help organizations leverage their data to drive impact with AI. With the help of DataRobot, the Anacostia Riverkeeper team designed a system to predict if E.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

Having too many platforms and tools for collaboration can confuse and annoy your team and partners. More and more we are beginning to recognize the risk of communications overload, and organizations are trying to simplify the workflows for teams. It is important for your team to have the right amount of structure in their workflow.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

That’s what’s been on my mind lately. The Benetech team has already accomplished great things for our users, but there is so much more we can do. Our team presented at multiple sessions at the recent RightsCon Silicon Valley conference , which brought together human rights defenders, security experts, and tech executives.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Our team each has a personal calendar for their own appointments, we have a team calendar for activities that everyone needs to know about or participate in, and we have a “Days Off” calendar where people note dates or partial days they’ll be out of the office. Gently remind team members to use the tool.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

This week brings the new book, The Mindfulness Edge , a fascinating manual that teaches you how through mindfulness training you can become a better leader. Mindfulness training also helps leaders to make decisions that have better impacts on gross margins and expenses," explains the book's author Tenney.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

If so, teaming up to create alliances will give you a stronger voice,” explains Burstall. Burstall also recommends that when a crisis hits, that you gather your sharp brains around you and listen carefully. “Be At a time of crisis, you are going to need the hive mind of your top team.” Are they facing similar problems?

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 8, 2013

There are primitive parts of your brain that control your reaction to threats on your reputation, making these reactions extremely difficult to control. What happens in our brain. When you think about negative consequences, a part of your brain, the hypothalamus, activates and triggers the pituitary gland to secrete the hormone ACTH.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As the world’s population ages, more is being learned about brain health as startups leverage technology to find a way to slow down cognitive impairment. The company always had it in mind to raise another round two years after its Series A, but Katz said the global pandemic gave them pause to see how it would impact that decision.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This doesn’t mean that you should talk down to your donors or that they’re unintelligent: it just means that they’re probably using their brain power for other things and quickly skimming emails and mailers. Your donors want to be a part of your organization, so make sure that you’re treating them like part of the team!

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Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

The report suggests that women, collaborative in nature, are motivated to move capital as a team. 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. billion between 2017 and 2023.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The app lets you do a virtual hang with others trying to get some work done, and plays some soothing beats to trick your brain into getting work done. The problem is that a lot of office environments are set up in ways that make it impossible to get to that state of mind. The company just launched its product and raised $3.9

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Bloomerang

APRIL 13, 2021

The brain dump. Just write whatever comes to mind. Knowing these deadlines can help you work backward in terms of creating a content schedule for you and your team. . Pre-writing. . This step is so important because getting all of your thoughts out of your head and onto paper will help you feel less overwhelmed. Drafting. .

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Before you can even think about what your team, constituents (when applicable), volunteers, boards, fundraisers, or donors need (feel free to extend that audience to your children, partner, family, friends, neighbors, if it feels right), you absolutely must practice putting your own oxygen mask on first. Let’s get back to the basics.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

MagnaFlyer was developed with a large and specific audience in mind—individuals suffering from Macular Degeneration. This is a complex biological task that’s difficult to self-teach: it requires the eyes and the brain to learn a new method of seeing, which means acquiring new habits and skills. It’s called MagnaFlyer.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’re in for an unforgettable experience: bbcon is Blackbaud’s annual three-day conference for nonprofit professionals, showcasing everything new and next in your software, plus networking and idea-sharing with fundraisers, development team leaders, and innovators from every sector. Ready to start planning? Need answers?

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We love putting like-minded individuals together in a brainstorming space! Actionable brainstorm delegation: If the Workshop is specifically amongst a company or team that has a shared goal, breakout rooms can be a super-efficient way to delegate tasks. That is the primary vibe of our breakout room option.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2023

Here are some other AI stories of note from the past few days: My AI goes rogue: Snapchat’s My AI feature, an in-app AI chatbot launched earlier this year with its fair share of controversy , briefly appeared to have a mind of its own. Elsewhere, we have some interesting cross-pollination between brain science and AI.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2021

In an unprecedented work environment defined by distributed teams and virtual-only communication, two co-founders think their 2018 bet reigns truer than ever: mentors need mentorship, too. Christine Tao and Lori Mazan , the brains behind Sounding Board , want to train any leader within an organization to be a better leader.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

It also sets up the expectation that your team should respond to them. 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.

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