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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. I needed help with business negotiations and software licensing and Gerry jumped in teaching me everything I know about doing business.

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

They actively seek out stretch opportunities they know will be challenging—or even very difficult They value challenges and find them energizing rather than draining. Question: Of the five EI-based skills, which one is typically the most challenging to master and why? They are highly effective mentors and coaches.

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Use A Board Of Advisers Instead Of Mentors

Eric Jacobsen Blog

David Burkus often provides valuable comments to my various Blog postings, and he's a person who effectively uses a board of advisers, instead of mentors, to help him achieve success. Community users can download a variety of research reports and presentations about leadership and leadership versus management.

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5 Ways To Be A Better Ally

Saleforce Nonprofit

You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Trailblazer Karmel James says, “If a presentation is coming up, make a conscious effort to find images that display people of color, individuals with disabilities, different gender identities, etc. For more, read How to Bring Systemic Change to DEI Challenges.

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3 Steps to Getting Your Board More Involved in Fundraising

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Getting development teams and their nonprofit boards to work in alignment can be challenging. Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. Prepare a statement of clear goals to present and discuss at the next board meeting.

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20 Learning Management System Examples

Gyrus

They’re like friendly mentors, walking alongside learners and professionals, weaving personalized adventures that lead to the realms of knowledge and skill mastery. Teachers use it to put all their teaching materials in one digital place, giving students the ability to access it remotely. The result? Their goal?

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Creating Organizations As Amazing As The People Inside Them

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. Pair new employees with experienced mentors.

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