1) Being a leader is not an exact science and much of it involves small daily interactions rather than following a set formula.
2) Managers focus on planning, organizing, controlling and problem-solving while leaders produce change, align people, motivate and inspire.
3) Key questions for leaders are whether they are grounded in reality, have a vision, courage to change, and ethics, while for followers the questions are whether they can be trusted, care personally, and are committed to excellence.
Thoughts on Leadership for General Managersmasseymj
This document discusses leadership and compares managers to leaders. It provides three key points:
1) Being a leader is not an exact science and much of it involves small interactions every day, not just enunciating visions.
2) Managers focus on planning, organizing, controlling and problem-solving while leaders produce change, align people, motivate and inspire.
3) Good leadership requires being grounded in reality, having a vision, courage to change, ethics, and gaining employees' trust by caring about them and committing to excellence. Leaders deliver stretch targets while managers make the plan.
Scotland Wright Associates specializes in helping industrial and office tenants make critical real estate decisions with clarity and confidence. Founder Scotland Wright draws on over 25 years of industry experience to provide high-level counsel and service to clients, with the goal of putting clients' needs first. This dedication to clients has resulted in up to 70% repeat business for the firm.
Getting Your tech on: Critical Skills in the Evolving Nonprofit SectorAsh Shepherd
This document summarizes key skills and trends in the evolving nonprofit technology sector. It discusses how nonprofits are shifting to more "digital first" approaches and becoming "product owners" that develop strategies around existing third-party technologies. It also notes how "little tech" like personal productivity tools are making big impacts, and how "technical skills" are focusing more on processes than specific tools. The document outlines common roles in nonprofits and skills they require, such as project management, data skills, and digital marketing/communications abilities. It provides resources for continued learning and developing high-performing digital teams. The overall message is that understanding user experiences with technology enables greater impact, and strategy and process are as important as the technologies
How to use Twitter to optimize your business and learn how to #HugYourHaters in the process.
Learn how to leverage this powerful social media tool for customer service.
El sistema circulatorio transporta la sangre a través del cuerpo. La sangre transporta oxígeno, nutrientes y hormonas desde los pulmones y el intestino a las células del cuerpo, y transporta dióxido de carbono y desechos desde las células de regreso a los pulmones e intestino para su eliminación. El corazón bombea la sangre a través de los vasos sanguíneos, que incluyen las arterias, las venas y los capilares.
1) Being a leader is not an exact science and much of it involves small daily interactions rather than following a set formula.
2) Managers focus on planning, organizing, controlling and problem-solving while leaders produce change, align people, motivate and inspire.
3) Key questions for leaders are whether they are grounded in reality, have a vision, courage to change, and ethics, while for followers the questions are whether they can be trusted, care personally, and are committed to excellence.
Thoughts on Leadership for General Managersmasseymj
This document discusses leadership and compares managers to leaders. It provides three key points:
1) Being a leader is not an exact science and much of it involves small interactions every day, not just enunciating visions.
2) Managers focus on planning, organizing, controlling and problem-solving while leaders produce change, align people, motivate and inspire.
3) Good leadership requires being grounded in reality, having a vision, courage to change, ethics, and gaining employees' trust by caring about them and committing to excellence. Leaders deliver stretch targets while managers make the plan.
Scotland Wright Associates specializes in helping industrial and office tenants make critical real estate decisions with clarity and confidence. Founder Scotland Wright draws on over 25 years of industry experience to provide high-level counsel and service to clients, with the goal of putting clients' needs first. This dedication to clients has resulted in up to 70% repeat business for the firm.
Getting Your tech on: Critical Skills in the Evolving Nonprofit SectorAsh Shepherd
This document summarizes key skills and trends in the evolving nonprofit technology sector. It discusses how nonprofits are shifting to more "digital first" approaches and becoming "product owners" that develop strategies around existing third-party technologies. It also notes how "little tech" like personal productivity tools are making big impacts, and how "technical skills" are focusing more on processes than specific tools. The document outlines common roles in nonprofits and skills they require, such as project management, data skills, and digital marketing/communications abilities. It provides resources for continued learning and developing high-performing digital teams. The overall message is that understanding user experiences with technology enables greater impact, and strategy and process are as important as the technologies
How to use Twitter to optimize your business and learn how to #HugYourHaters in the process.
Learn how to leverage this powerful social media tool for customer service.
El sistema circulatorio transporta la sangre a través del cuerpo. La sangre transporta oxígeno, nutrientes y hormonas desde los pulmones y el intestino a las células del cuerpo, y transporta dióxido de carbono y desechos desde las células de regreso a los pulmones e intestino para su eliminación. El corazón bombea la sangre a través de los vasos sanguíneos, que incluyen las arterias, las venas y los capilares.
The document discusses leadership versus management. It notes that being a leader is not something that can be planned out each day, but rather emerges from numerous small interactions. Managers focus on maintaining order and setting direction, while leaders focus on producing change and aligning different groups. Effective leaders ask themselves questions about having a vision, being grounded in reality, and having courage to enact change, while their people question if they can be trusted, cared about, and committed to excellence. The rest of the document provides templates for developing an operational excellence platform with clear metrics and initiatives to drive results and continuous improvement.
E-Learning: Moving Beyond the Webinar to Truly Engaging EducationAsh Shepherd
This document summarizes a presentation on moving beyond traditional webinars to more engaging e-learning for nonprofits. It discusses principles of adult learning theory and reviews NTEN's efforts to transition from webinars to blended and online learning formats through case studies and lessons learned. Recommendations focus on making learning problem-centered and involving adults in curriculum design to improve relevance, impact, and learning outcomes. The presentation provides resources for continuing education on e-learning best practices.
Dennis Elliott is a wood artist from London who began turning wood in 1972. He is known for his large burl wood vessels, wall sculptures, and interactive orbital pieces that often incorporate sandblasting, carving, or burning techniques. His work is included in the permanent collections of numerous museums across the United States and he has had solo exhibitions at galleries worldwide. Elliott continues to create unique wood art and share his techniques through demonstrations.
El aparato respiratorio está compuesto por la nariz, boca, laringe, tráquea, bronquios y pulmones. La nariz y boca permiten la entrada de aire, la laringe produce la voz, la tráquea y bronquios conducen el aire a los pulmones y estos se encargan de intercambiar oxígeno y dióxido de carbono con la sangre.
Logical thinking typically develops around age 12 according to researchers. From ages 12-17, critical thinking decisions are often made by authority figures for youth. Ages 18-21 make decisions based more on emotions and feelings rather than logic. By ages 22-25, thinking involves the idea that interpretations can vary rather than absolutes. After age 25, individuals recognize differing opinions exist on topics like evolution and religion, using logic, reason, and emotion.
You can't truly build your own brand – or your client’s for that matter – unless you include Twitter in your social mix. Even if your goal is not to reach all 330 million active users, on some level you need to engage in conversations – and learn valuable information – by mastering the ins and outs of the Twitterverse. At the October 6 IPRA lunch, you will learn from Rachel Adler, a master social media strategist with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, on how to use Twitter to define your digital persona and improve your professional reputation in PR, as well as brand yourself, communicate & reach the right audience.
A comprehensive look at the 2016 social media trends in business and how you can utilize them. A sneak peak into 2017 and how to prepare the marketplace using social media.
The document discusses leadership versus management. It notes that being a leader is not something that can be planned out each day, but rather emerges from numerous small interactions. Managers focus on maintaining order and setting direction, while leaders focus on producing change and aligning different groups. Effective leaders ask themselves questions about having a vision, being grounded in reality, and having courage to enact change, while their people question if they can be trusted, cared about, and committed to excellence. The rest of the document provides templates for developing an operational excellence platform with clear metrics and initiatives to drive results and continuous improvement.
E-Learning: Moving Beyond the Webinar to Truly Engaging EducationAsh Shepherd
This document summarizes a presentation on moving beyond traditional webinars to more engaging e-learning for nonprofits. It discusses principles of adult learning theory and reviews NTEN's efforts to transition from webinars to blended and online learning formats through case studies and lessons learned. Recommendations focus on making learning problem-centered and involving adults in curriculum design to improve relevance, impact, and learning outcomes. The presentation provides resources for continuing education on e-learning best practices.
Dennis Elliott is a wood artist from London who began turning wood in 1972. He is known for his large burl wood vessels, wall sculptures, and interactive orbital pieces that often incorporate sandblasting, carving, or burning techniques. His work is included in the permanent collections of numerous museums across the United States and he has had solo exhibitions at galleries worldwide. Elliott continues to create unique wood art and share his techniques through demonstrations.
El aparato respiratorio está compuesto por la nariz, boca, laringe, tráquea, bronquios y pulmones. La nariz y boca permiten la entrada de aire, la laringe produce la voz, la tráquea y bronquios conducen el aire a los pulmones y estos se encargan de intercambiar oxígeno y dióxido de carbono con la sangre.
Logical thinking typically develops around age 12 according to researchers. From ages 12-17, critical thinking decisions are often made by authority figures for youth. Ages 18-21 make decisions based more on emotions and feelings rather than logic. By ages 22-25, thinking involves the idea that interpretations can vary rather than absolutes. After age 25, individuals recognize differing opinions exist on topics like evolution and religion, using logic, reason, and emotion.
You can't truly build your own brand – or your client’s for that matter – unless you include Twitter in your social mix. Even if your goal is not to reach all 330 million active users, on some level you need to engage in conversations – and learn valuable information – by mastering the ins and outs of the Twitterverse. At the October 6 IPRA lunch, you will learn from Rachel Adler, a master social media strategist with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, on how to use Twitter to define your digital persona and improve your professional reputation in PR, as well as brand yourself, communicate & reach the right audience.
A comprehensive look at the 2016 social media trends in business and how you can utilize them. A sneak peak into 2017 and how to prepare the marketplace using social media.
1. VIochDE Mediespråk Mediespråk 2011 arrangeras 21 och 22 januari på Academill. Bland föreläsarna finns bland annat Thomas Sjöberg (som är aktuell med boken Den motvillige monarken), Dick Harrison (som är redaktör för ett nytt standardverk om Sveriges – och vår – historia), Björn Häger (som skrivit journalistbibeln Reporter) och Kirsi Virtanen (som pratat en hel del om oss)
3. Vemfårtolkahistoria? DagenshistorikerharavfärdatallttalomattSverige med svärd i hand skulleha underkuvatfinskahövdingarochgjortlandet till en svenskkoloni. Finland varännupå 1100-talet och 1200-talet ettområdedärdetryska Novgorod försökteflyttaframsinapositionersålångtvästerutsommöjligt. Det blev en kampmellanromersk-katolsktochgrekisk -ortodoxtinflytande.(jfr Tarkiainen, Kari, Sverigesösterland, Helsingfors 2008). AttpåståattSverigemålmedvetet under den svenskatidenförsökteförsvenska Finland haringenverklighetsbakgrund. Prästernapredikadepåfinska i de finskasocknarnaoch vid rättegångarnaanvändestolkarifalldomarenintekundefinska. Attförvaltningsspråketvarsvenskaärallmäntkänt. (jfrVillstrand, Nils Erik, Riksdelen, Helsingfors 2009). Genomattförespeglalyssnarnaatthonbyggerpåfaktaunderblåserhonvanföreställningari samhället. TUTKINTAILMOITUS HELSINGIN POLIISILAITOS 31.08.2010 8010/R/15786/10
6. VENDETTA Detmesta i KirsiVirtanens program ärinsinuantochgenomsyrasavgementförtalavallafinlandssvenskar. Eftersomhon tar upp den kritikhonfick i finlandssvensk press och radio efterdetförstaprogrammetkan man inteundgåintrycketatt vi härharattgöra med KirsiVirtanenspersonliga vendetta mot finlandssvenskarna. TUTKINTAILMOITUS HELSINGIN POLIISILAITOS 31.08.2010 8010/R/15786/10
7. Take away the right to say "fuck" and you take away the right to say "fuck the government." (Lenny Bruce)
9. Det härvissteni INTE. I sittförsta program 29.7.2009 kalladeVirtanen finlandssvenskarnaför"huggormar“… Huggormenellerormenstår i GamlaTestamentetförnågotavdetmestvidirigasomfinnsochdettahargenomtidernatillförtsvårtkulturarv. Redanpå 1300-talet dundrade den heligaBirgittanere i Rom om en av kung Magnus Erikssonsmedarbetare "en man avhuggormssläkt"..."denne drake". OchomdrottningBlankaskrevhon: "Hon är en huggorm, somhar en skökastunga, drakarsgalla i hjärtatochdetbittraste gift i köttet." (Lindqvist, Herman, Sverigesdrottningar. 2006). TUTKINTAILMOITUS HELSINGIN POLIISILAITOS 31.08.2010 8010/R/15786/10 Attsägaatt vi ”när en huggormvidvårbarm” omfinlandssvenskarnaärgrovtkränkande Attskällanågonförhuggormärnågotavdetstarkaste man kangöra.
12. The New York Times If anything, Finland bends over backward, with little dissent and at great cost, to make its 260,000 Swedish speakers feel comfortable. (Lizette Alvarez, The New York Times, December 25, 2005) Finland is home to the world's most pampered minority group, the endangered Swedish-speaking Finn. (Lizette Alvarez, The New York Times, December 25, 2005)
13. En eufemismär en förskönande eller beslöjande omskrivning, ofta för ting som anses som oangenäma eller anstötliga. Nyttosvenska = Tvångssvenska = Pakkoruotsi
14. If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all. ( Noam Chomsky)
15. Get your facts first, and then you can distort 'em as much as you please. (Mark Twain)
16. We can't quite decide if the world is growing worse, or if the reporters are just working harder. (The Houghton Line, November 1965)
