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Advancing Women in Tech: Executive Nancy Wang’s Forward-Thinking Nonprofit

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She also founded, in 2016, a nonprofit membership organization , Advancing Women in Tech, which “accelerates careers and addresses diversity gaps in leadership.” The organization, for which she now serves as board chair, has helped more than 40,000 people to date via mentoring and training materials delivered via Coursera.

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When Nature Calls, Boston Harbor Now CEO Kathy Abbott Answers

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Created in 2016, Boston Harbor Now is a merger of two nonprofit organizations—Boston Harbor Island Alliance and Boston Harbor Association. Abbott says she experienced discrimination on “multiple fronts” as an openly gay woman working in male-dominated conservative organizations. After six years in the position, Gov.

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The Savannah Bananas Created Their Own Version of Baseball by Putting Fans First

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Photo courtesy of Savannah Bananas Putting Savannah Bananas fans first Those four words have been the Bananas’ guiding star since 2016. and then that’s who the organization works for; 99% of our revenue comes directly from our fans.” I get asked that question in probably every interview,” he says. “My Fans first.

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How Can Anthropology And Architecture Converge To Shape The Office Of Tomorrow?

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Architects must align their designs with the unique culture and needs of the organization and society of today, fostering a sense of identity and belonging among employees. Most architectural research methods adopt quantitative and non-immersive qualitative techniques drawing primarily on surveys, focus groups, and interviews.

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

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In an effort to sound gracefully diplomatic during a grad school interview, I found myself referencing that particular experience in terms of “teachable moments,” a buzzy phrase I’d never used before in my life that suddenly made a lot of sense. This article was published in July 2016 and has been updated. Lacking Leadership.

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The Real Good Life Takes Dinner Stress Off Your Plate

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What started as a one-person cooking operation in a church basement has since expanded to a bigger organization with its own kitchen, more than 30 employees and a rotating weekly menu including a soup, salad, entrée and—as a nod to its founder’s love of chocolate—an indulgent dessert. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Ep 221: Jennifer Chamberlin on Working From Home and Seeing Yourself as More Than Just an Assistant

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Jennifer Chamberlin launched My Bilingual VA in 2016 after working as a Personal / Executive Assistant in Paris for 15 years. She is a good communicator, takes the initiative and has exceptional organization skills. In this episode, Jennifer shares her journey from being a PA/EA to launching her own business.

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