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Work Sabbaticals: The Latest Nonprofit Retention Strategy

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In December 2019, after years of requesting a sabbatical, my board of directors approved a 12-week paid sabbatical planned for June 2020, after our legislative session concluded. Having time to do nothing , time to read, to nap and to let my mind wander was a real gift. “Everyone has been even more stressed than usual.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Nominating a woman for an award isn’t just a gesture; it’s a gift of recognition, motivation and celebration. She is a 2023 CNN Hero, a 2022 Soros Justice Fellow and a 2019 JustLeadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Fellow Alumna.

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The Many Faces of Empowerment

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Although National Donut Day may be a very close second, International Women’s Day holds a special place in my heart. I think that is the biggest gift of all. This article was published in March 2019 and has been updated. Sadly, this praise is not as commonplace as it should be in the 21st century.

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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence

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in 1995 to 27% in 2019.” Florence Nightingale Graham: This early adopter of skin-care revolutions set out to create her very own “beauty cream,” which ultimately evolved into international cosmetics empire Elizabeth Arden. Whatever the case, these are women who have manifested their ethos, and we are here for it. Poet and Author.

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Ep 142: Planning Events in a Post-Covid World with Lacretia Adamski and Meagan Strout

Go Burrows

Impress the board, your company’s clients, your favorite vendors, the leadership team, your admin team, and their families with a carefully and craftily packaged wine + handwritten note gift pack from Elkhorn Peak Cellars. Ken and Elise and their team can accommodate large or small orders for all your holiday gifting needs this season.

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An Interview with the Office Dynamics Team

Office Dynamics

Meet the entire Office Dynamics International Team –. Joan Burge – Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International since 1990. You will enjoy special event pricing on most of our items, including the 2019 Conference. Melia Amira – Administrative Assistant. Brian Burge – Creative Director.

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Leading with Kindness: 14 Most Charitable Celebrities

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Every single employee, whether you’re an intern, part-time, holiday help or C-level, should have the same level of love and respect and care,” Scott told SUCCESS in 2016. Jay Shetty finds kindness all around us To this monk-turned-motivator, kindness is a gift we give. In other words: If your sister did this, what would you do?

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