Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

I cant think of a term more widely used in the professional world than leadership. Throughout my life, from teenage years to now, my career has been filled with leadership training programs: Teen leadership, student leadership, emerging leadership, and executive leadership. Its an idyllic view of leadership.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

Sue’s deep experience with boards and leadership makes her the perfect resource for a conversation about coaching new and more seasoned directors. That curiosity and engagement with others are reflected in her love of travel and learning about diverse countries and cultures. ASAPS had a leadership training program.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Organizations that treat culture like an impromptu party will see their “guests” leave early. Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. The leadership team began by discussing the issues.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

At.orgCommunity’s March 13 Leadership ColLAB, the group discussed how to use technology to put HEART into our relationships with our members, staff, and constituents. I was thrilled to share my ideas with a group of savvy association professionals. We can do this in a context that makes us stronger as a culture.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. Elizabeth Brink: The co-leadership model is pretty deep in the organization. I had stepped in on building a lot of our work around our people and culture. and Fast Company.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

Communication and Leadership Skills Development with LMS Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Effective Communication Training (ECT) is an approach focused on improving an individual’s ability to convey and understand information from others.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs. Invest in early to mid-career staff: Create leadership development programs for staff other than the executive staff.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

National Leadership Day, which takes place every Feb. 20 , offers a chance to reflect on what truly defines leadership not just strategy or decision-making, but the ability to build trust. Ive conducted some myself, including work on how trust is essential for leaders in cross-cultural business environments.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

As you read through this guide, note the ideas you think will work best for your unique target audience. While its always great to try and encourage active volunteers to sign up to join new opportunities, its also a fantastic idea to do that same thing for your inactive volunteers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

You might want to take a closer look at your boss, says Dr. Katina Sawyer, coauthor of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. Leadership norms are causing employees to disconnect, says Sawyer. Traditional beliefs include the idea that work should be a leaders entire focus, working tirelessly.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s one of the perks of leadership. Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Introducing coaching into your culture is a good way to begin.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2024

For arts and culture organizations like yours, it’s essential to have a strong internal team supporting your activities, whether you’re preserving cultural heritage, offering visual arts classes for kids, or putting on musicals. In this guide, we’ll explore four ideas to help you boost employee retention at your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. Leadership is interactive, risky, and experimental.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. They want to feel connected to their leadership and understand the values and the objectives of the company. Are you fostering a culture of communication? and Fast Company.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

Part Two When the generative AI bots made their debut in early 2024, they signaled a definitive end to the idea that yesterday’s technology is good enough for today’s members. Leadership perspectives need to be continually refreshed in light of shifting circumstances. This post is Part Two. Self-evaluation isn’t easy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Here are some ideas to consider this April, which is National Volunteer Month. Volunteer turnover can be affected by economic, social, and cultural factors, which can make it difficult, especially for small and under-resourced nonprofits, to retain committed volunteers. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, the U.S. in 2022-23.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Leadership today isnt just about managing teams and making strategic calls; its about navigating an endless stream of meetings, emails, and expectations. Without time to reflect, innovation suffers, and leaders struggle to connect disparate ideas or generate fresh insights.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

Even before COVID-19, the rapid pace of technology and its impact on culture was upending traditional business models. We’ve interviewed icons and iconoclasts of association leadership, conducted focus groups, and developed surveys. Compassionate Leadership These are qualities you can use to manage operations.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

But for innovation to thrive, you must embrace a culture where the entire nonprofit is committed to enhancing processes or strategies by transforming ideas into actionable improvements. Based on these essays, we could determine how nonprofits are faring in the culture of innovation, and the steps you can take to harness such a culture.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

No matter what topic I choose, one idea persists. The ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as those of volunteers, employees, and other constituents, is an indispensable quality for leadership in this people-centric environment. Culture, in particular, is an expression of EI proficiency at the macro level.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers. At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Happiness is at the core of Zappos culture. Clarify Roles.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

Here’s an illustration of this idea from my experience. Her new responsibilities required gathering ideas from employees in every department. The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. “The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. The digital age is all about leadership.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

4 ways to foster a culture of inclusive recognition Employees at organizations with highly integrated recognitionwhere recognition is frequent, meaningful, and embedded in the cultureare 10 times more likely to trust their organization and nine times more likely to believe their organization cares about them. Was it last week? Last month?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 3, 2025

When Everyone Leads , by Ed OMalley and Julia Fabris McBride , presents a revolutionary approach to leadership; not based on position or authority, but an activity that anybody can undertake by learning to spot opportunities for improvement and taking the initiative to engage others. Leadership is interactive, risky and experimental.

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The Verge

JULY 21, 2021

California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) says that renowned game publishing studio Blizzard Entertainment, and its owner Activision Blizzard, have created a culture of “constant sexual harassment” and gender-based discrimination, in a new lawsuit filed Tuesday that claims top executives were aware and/or involved.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

This is why open, ongoing conversations between leadership and employees are essential. Some individuals thrive on new challenges and leadership opportunities, while others value better work-life balance, financial recognition, or deeper involvement in projects they truly care about. Motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Longstanding workplace issues such as mistreatment, the normalization of toxic behaviour and a lack of accountability for workplace culture have fuelled a growing trend known as revenge quitting. Creating a genuine sense of belonging can reshape workplace culture, boost engagement and overall business success.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

posted by Laura Taylor Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Having a welcoming culture is vital for a nonprofit organization to be a part of a strong and healthy community. However, this familiarity tends to put a damper on new ideas and differences of opinion. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

During my career — spanning entrepreneurship, academia, arts management and venture capital — I’ve learned the importance of female leadership in contributing to successful outcomes. I believe that novel perspectives generate “additive” moments: instances when one member of a team makes another member’s idea even better.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. They can take advantage of.orgCommunity’s Leadership Circle groups where they can compare notes with executives who are on parallel journeys. Begin with yourself.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. Focusing on leadership dynamics and achievements also supports prioritizing consensus over individual agendas. You’ll want to enlist directors with influence to champion the idea.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

It introduced the idea that disruption is more like a wave than a precipice. We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. It gives you some control when the external environment is rapidly changing, and people are looking to you for leadership.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Secretary of Homeland Security Jacob Wood Co-Founder & Executive Board Chairman Team Rubicon Team Rubicon became one of the most impactful nonprofits under Wood’s leadership. Team Rubicon is widely known for its innovation and unique culture. You’ll find many more candidates and ideas on the pages that follow.

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