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Promoted to a leadership role? Here’s how to make the ‘player-to-coach’ transition seamlessly

Fast Company Tech

This anxiety-induced thought played like a broken record in my head as my first leadership training event approached in my new role as a training director. This new role pushed me out of the payment division into the retail branch banking side. Because they value your speed and competence, this can hinder your growth in your new role.

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5 ways to project enthusiasm in a job interview

Fast Company Tech

Showing enthusiasm in a job interview can be the make-or-break factor in getting that position. In fact, nearly 47% of hiring managers say a candidates keen interest in the job is the most important factor in determining whether they get the new role. Questions like this show that you take the job and its role very seriously.

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40% of managers say their mental health declined on the job

Fast Company Tech

The plight of the middle manager has taken a turn for the worse since the pandemic, leaving many in the role prone to burnout as they juggle competing expectations with limited support from their employers. Companies seem aware of the challenges facing middle managers, not to mention the fact that their jobs may need to evolve accordingly.

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Why I read 597 applications for one job—no AI involved

Fast Company Tech

Last month I posted a job description on our blog for a chief of staff role at my venture capital firm, Graham & Walker. Turns out, that job description really hit a nerve. And thats where I saw what one applicant wrote: Applying for jobs is so dehumanizing. Why are you the best person for this role?

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How to turn down a job offer (or interview) without severing the relationship

Charity Village

Rejecting a job offer (or interview) can be a tough choice to make, but its important to remember it IS a choice that is entirely valid for any reason you deem important.

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How to teach your employees to embrace (rather than fear) the growth of AI

Fast Company Tech

One day, well look back and wonder how we did our jobs without this technology. Employees are incredibly curious about how to use AI to make their jobs easier and accelerate their growth, but very few people feel like they know how to do that. Generative AI is a total game changer for how we work. But not today.

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The Four Key Fundraising Roles of Your Board of Directors

The Fundraising Authority

But, in order to be successful, your entire team needs to understand the proper role of the board in fundraising. I have found that there are four key fundraising roles your board members can play that will help your non-profit immensely: The Board as Fundraising Visionaries (Leadership). The Board as Donors.

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