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“What the hell are you doing?” How I learned to interview astronauts, scientists, and billionaires

Ars Technica

I recently wrote a story about the wild ride of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station last summer. It was based largely on an interview with the commander of the mission, NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore. But truth be told, it was pretty much all Wilmore. Essentially, when I came into the room, he was primed to talk.

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5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Liking and commenting on followers’ posts and stories builds stronger connections and signals that they are valued members of the community. Share quotes, stories, or images that inspire and resonate with your audience, keeping them emotionally connected to the cause. Here are some key ways to do this: Share client stories.

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Transform your interview process into storytelling magic

Hands on Fundraising

The best stories are personal If your organization wants to communicate well with donors in a way that moves them to feel connected to your mission youll need stories. Stories are how we relate… and have been forever. It’s a human thing. Consider Neanderthal cave art.

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Ethical Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Interview Your Beneficiaries for Stories & Appeals

Donorbox

Chances are, your nonprofit was started because of storytelling – a story about a person, an animal, or a place in a dire state of need moved your founders to act immediately. That is the power of storytelling.

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Eight Times To Tell Stories In The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Are trying to deliver difficult news and want to show empathy.

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The life story behind Tetris, The Perfect Game | Henk Rogers interview

VentureBeat

Henk Rogers has written his insider's take on the story of The Perfect Game: Tetris, From Russia With Love. Read More

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Develop your Interview Toolbox: The foundation for acing your next job interview

Charity Village

An Interview Toolbox lays the foundation for job interviewing success. Let’s start by reviewing the STARF Method (also commonly known as the STAR method), which is a technique for answering interview questions.

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