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Katie Blomquist’s Nonprofit, Going Places, Ensures Kids Living Below the Poverty Line Can Go the Distance

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A viral start for Katie Blomquist In the fall of 2016, when Katie Blomquist worked as a first-grade teacher at a Title I school in South Carolina, a boy in her class asked her for a bike for his birthday. The bikes always have a white base and are detailed with a new, bright neon color annually to denote the year they were gifted.

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How to Understand People’s Personality Types

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Understanding how to use that knowledge is another. I’m not somebody who’s particularly gifted in anything managerial,” Nardi says. “I Just to know that there are these different types of people out there, and to not force everybody into how I think, is a wonderful step. But it is important to be able to do so.

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

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And while some of that advice differs based on the career level of the individual— how to negotiate as a woman, how to dress, etc.—if Who gathers money for gifts? In 2016, The Washington Post reported on a strategy used by female staffers during the Obama administration. Draw attention to the domestic work of the office.

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How to Embrace an Owner Mentality

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In this free webinar replay, Joan and her special guest, Daren Martin, PhD, are exploring the revolutionary concept of the ownership mentality—what it is, why it matters, and how to develop it. The 8 fundamental characteristics of an owner (and simple tools for determining how you measure up). October 10 – 13, 2016.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

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The Friend’s gift. Friend types are usually strong and self-deprecating communicators; they know how to talk about important things in a way that’s lighthearted and straightforward. The Fighter’s gift. I’d really like to turn that around and I’d love your ideas for how to do that. How does that sound?”.

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The 10 Best Books I Read In 2016

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I received How to Read a Book as a gift in a book exchange this year, and it is the first book on my reading list starting January 1. Now I’d like to share with you the 10 best books I read in 2016. If you want to learn from a tremendous leader on how to lead… get this book. What books did you read in 2016?

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Ep 159: Nellie Jacob – Longtime Executive Assistant and Strengths Coach

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In this episode, Nellie talks about the evolution of the role, how to take the pulse of your executive, organization and team, leading with empathy, and becoming aware of your strengths. She became a certified GALLUP Strengthsfinder coach in 2016, and that is when everything changed. Go here to start gifting today !

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