Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

Visibility tips: Keep your camera on in virtual meetings Show up to meetings on time and try not to leave early Speak up with questions, observations, or insights that can add value Share updates on your work and accomplishments Prioritize in-person meetings and face time with colleagues whenever possible 2. Share them in the comments below.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. When you succeed at recruiting talented leaders, share the good news broadly. Give them a message to share from the beginning. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly.

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NVIDIA AI Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In addition, Saini shares her journey from creating an app that helped combat a vaping crisis at her high school, to her first exposure to AI, through to her current role working on ChatGPT. Learn about the opportunity to mentor a team of girls for the 2025 season. Anshita Saini speaking at the Technovation World Summit event.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As I shared in an earlier article , I went from being a skeptic to an ardent supporter of DEI after experiencing and witnessing discrimination early in my career. By sharing our experience, we hope to inspire and guide others on their own DEI journeys. Our journey at the Ford Foundation underscores the ongoing nature of DEI work.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

Meme: A great friend and mentor of mine—who is also a philanthropist—challenged me to hone in on my theory of change and mentioned how GuideStar is a great place to share our work with funders. Can you please share a story of an organization that has participated in the CARE program and how that has helped to advance their work?

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Only then did we begin creating our lightweight tool for companies to develop their unique language and for employees to share their voices. What is your shared way of speaking? Or are you a sponsor and mentor? The answers become conversations and those words become actions. Learn a new language. Managing not to manage.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

Mentoring 58

Mentoring Tips Kansas City Leadership 58

Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

In this guest post, Trish Hudson, president of the Melos Institute, shares an approach she learned from her mentor, designed to forge strong partnerships each year with his leader partners. read more ).

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Relationship Product Mentoring Tips 107

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Young volunteers and interns who are lacking in the longer view of mobile and social media can quickly advance provided they are mentored by experienced communications or development staff, or given access to quality training. Community building is now more strategic and based upon proven best practices.

Skills 279

Skills Media Management Social Media 279

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 13, 2024

So even if they’re not all perfect, it’s worth it to build connections that will provide you with support, help you network and learn, and keep your career moving forward,” shares HBR. The best way to have a tough conversation with your boss. The difference between a mentor and a sponsor. The right way to find a mentor.

Relationship 105

Relationship Build Work Mentoring 105

sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

While at this stage in my career it has become easier to join the choruses of grumbling, I make it a point to remember the managers that gave me a chance, that mentored and invested in me, and that brings me back to what I aspire to do. Use it as an opportunity to pause and shift the conversation. Actionable Now.

Action 98

Action Management Nonprofit Professional 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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 and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 106

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

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 (..)

Mentoring 105

Mentoring Policy Volunteer Review 105

The Next Web

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Carlos Eduardo Espinal is a partner at Seedcamp , an early stage mentoring and investment program that engages startups through monthly Seedcamp Events, where entrepreneurs present their companies, network, receive mentoring, and compete for investment by Seedcamp. But you still must focus on customer conversations.

Communication 128

Communication Mentoring Conversation Articulate 128

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Share third-party compliments about your employees with your employees 44. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Show trust 41.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Volunteer 104

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

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 and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 101

Mentoring Leadership Policy Volunteer 101

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 30, 2012

Among the meetings and discussions I enjoyed at CASE was a conversation with a group of MBA students interested in helping NGOs that are working to advance the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

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 and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Policy Volunteer Technique 98

.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

Groups that share these traits work well together and produce amazing work. To share the responsibility as well as the achievements, teams should develop these objectives together. Keep the conversation meaningful with an honest discussion about strengths, weaknesses, and progress that avoids judgment.

Attitude 221

Attitude Skills Relationship Team 221

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Dont give them a false sense of the situation by sharing only good news.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Include statistics and fun facts where possible, and include a question at the end that would inspire conversation.” When asking people to share pictures, ask that they tag @PurrfectPets to be featured in our stories and site! Please note that National Cat Day is Sunday, October 29—some posts should center around that.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

For inspiration, check out this example Google Ad that promotes a nonprofits mentorship opportunities: The ad targets the keyword youth mentoring opportunities and promotes a relevant landing page. When you post inspiring content, your followers will share it, connecting you with their networks. Build Awareness on Social Media.

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Online Build Nonprofit Social Media 52

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

-based startup is not disclosing how many users its twist on social audio has attracted so far — but says mentors on its platform have shared some 600,000 minutes of “insights and guidance” to date; while this audio has generated 2.3 Per Wisdom, the platform’s approach is proving popular with podcasters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

Matt Higgins Higgins shares these insights with us: Question: What is the Burn the Boats philosophy? I interviewed 50 different founders, athletes, artists, activists, NFL coaches and celebrities, many of whom I have mentored and advised from billionaire Marc Lore to Scarlett Johansson to illustrate strategies for total commitment.

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Mentoring Consultant Question Ideas 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Share third-party compliments about your employees with your employees 44. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don''t delay tough conversations 65. Show trust 41.

Tips 95

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 95

AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. 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.

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Facilitation Module Discussion 98

.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Career coaches and mentors are great. The opportunity to share challenges, in confidence, with the brightest colleagues in the business is an invaluable resource. Create space for conversation. If you don’t already have a professional support system, I urge you to find objective advisors. Association executives are really lucky.

Awareness 221

Awareness Relationship Leadership Journal 221

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

It also feels that sometimes genx is being forgotten in this conversations. When you step in the door, you come prepackaged with skills you can share. What are the conversations that should be happening and what advice do you have for organizations on how to be the teacher? The ability to teach, with patience, is essential.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Launch the Conversation Sometimes an outside facilitator can move the group forward more quickly. Discussions about best practices, strategic planning sessions, or board development exercises can launch conversations about how and when to evaluate the board’s performance.

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Evaluation Director Government Leadership 193

Tableau

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In the weeks ahead, we’re excited to share a lot more about our Ambassadors with you! User Group Ambassadors lead by example, sharing resources and best practices from their years of experience. They mentor the next generation of data storytellers and leaders. Interested in learning more about this year’s ambassadors?

Analytics 105

Analytics Student Skills Classes 105

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Share third-party compliments about your employees with your employees 44. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don''t delay tough conversations 65. Show trust 41.

Tips 85

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 85

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

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 and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 81

Mentoring Leadership Policy Volunteer 81

Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

STEP 3- Find a Mentor. Towards the end of a deep conversation my friend once said, after a long thought – “Things take time.” Finding a mentor might take a bit of time, but it will be one of the most crucial steps. Be creative about it, but make sure to find a mentor. Click To Tweet. Online Course.

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Learning Mentoring Search Beginner 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

I use a “Living Case Study&# technique — it is less formal that your traditional case study because it covers a work in progress and shares lessons learned as well as successes. I worked with both to prepare an ignite style presentation that shared a specific campaign or project that incorporated social media.

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Case Study Social Media Studies Integration 99

Tableau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In the weeks ahead, we’re excited to share a lot more about our Ambassadors with you! User Group Ambassadors lead by example, sharing resources and best practices from their years of experience. They mentor the next generation of data storytellers and leaders. Interested in learning more about this year’s ambassadors?

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Analytics Student Skills Classes 98