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Aligning People. Building Culture. Driving Change. 

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Its the ability to bring people together around a shared vision, foster a culture that empowers them, and take meaningful action when it matters most. Theyre the ones that have mastered three deeply interconnected capabilities: Aligning People. Leaders must constantly ask: Do our people understand the “why” behind our work?

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This magical California camp is designed by—and for—visually impaired people

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The camp was originally designed in the early 1900s for people with sight, but it has become a beloved retreat for the blind and visually-impaired for the last 75 years. This is an experience and a property that reflects that it was created by and for blind people.

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How people secured their secrets before encyption

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Centuries before encrypted texts and secure video conferencing, people relied on physical engineering to keep their written messages sturdy, sealed, and secure against eavesdroppers. That includes scholars building their own models of historic locking techniques, even without a background in engineering or paper arts.

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Forget a midlife crisis. Middle age is the best time to set new goals

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Given this lifespan, as well as changes in beliefs about age and fitness, people dont really start getting old until their mid-60s. There are several excellent reasons to want to reconsider goals for your life somewhere in this period of life. If you value security, you might select a profession where people rarely get let go.

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6 Strategies to Involve Young People in Your Nonprofit

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By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Most nonprofits would love to have more young people join their cause as volunteers or donors. But, as you well know, new supporters are essential.

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6 Innovative QR Code Strategies for Nonprofits

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By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Volunteer Recruitment: A QR code displayed on banners at a maker’s market or fundraising event can simplify sign-up for interested people.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Do you know where greater diversity in thought and attitude is needed and what type of people would complement the current mix of personalities? EI is the ability to understand and manage your own behavior and motivations as well as those of the people around you. The MBTI describes healthy and normal differences between people.

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