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Why Tragedies Birth New Nonprofits (but Maybe Shouldn’t)

Tragic events like school shootings and natural disasters often lead everyday people to start nonprofits. But while this may be a noble endeavor, it’s not right for everyone. “Starting and running a new nonprofit is hard, so maybe people should think about doing something else with their passion project,” says author and nonprofit consultant Michele […]

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What’s So Great About Popeyes?

In 2019, the popularity of Popeyes fast-food restaurants exploded with the introduction of a new chicken sandwich. But the buttermilk coating isn’t the only reason Americans continue to patronize the chain in droves. Sue Anderson says the company’s leadership model had a huge hand in Popeyes’ expansion across the country as well as their continued […]

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How to Immunize Yourself from the Virus of Change

The past two years brought lots of changes to most people’s lives in ways that could not have been anticipated. In fact, the pace of change has been accelerating exponentially and is likely to continue doing so. That‘s why Tim Winderswants to prepare your listeners to meet future challenges by building up their immunity to “the […]

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Surprise: Why the Best Leaders are Funny

What do all great leaders have in common? How do they consistently lead well and inspire others? College professor and prolific author and speaker Teruni Lamberg has extensively researched this topic for her seminars and book, “Leaders Who Lead Successfully.” And she has discovered a quality that separates superior leaders from lackluster or boring ones: […]

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Workplace Jazz: Treat Your Team Like Musicians

Since he first picked up his sister’s guitar at age 12, music has taught Gerald Leonard many things: the discipline of practice, playing fairly, how to listen, connect with others, and how to have fun. Today, the conservatory-trained musician and CEO of the business consultancy Principles of Execution, uses those lessons to help managers understand […]

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