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Nonprofit leaders Christopher Wilson and Kathy Crosby will lead the workshop, focusing on improving an organization's processes, and trends impacting the nonprofit world. Christopher Wilson is executive director of Non-Profit Excellence and former Director of...
Inforum Center for Leadership is now accepting applications for its flagship program, Executive Leadership, and its newest talent development program, Genuine Leadership Presence. Executive Leadership is an action-learning program for women directors and...
"I'm too busy. There's too much going on. Life is so crazy! I wouldn't even know where to start." If you feel like that is remarkably similar to a dialogue you've recently had with yourself, how about a fresh perspective? Dawn Schavey, senior academic advisor at...
Join Grand Rapids Area Professionals for Excellence to learn about the junction between digital and physical marketing, and new trends in wearable technology and other gadgets that may benefit your business. Kurt Nahikian, business designer at CQL, one of West...
Disclaimer: There are some broad sweeping generalizations at play here. Keep in mind we compiled this list to help, not humiliate. Millennials are supposed to be driven by feedback, right? Don't worry, we also poke at our old, technologically inept selves, too. There...
What makes some people more successful in work and life than others? Our social intelligence—the way we manage ourselves and negotiate complex social relationships and environments—can play a critical role in determining our success and happiness. However, social...
Introverts value quiet time—it's what recharges them. Introverts value in-depth conversation, but making small talk can feel draining. While we all acknowledge the importance of building a professional network, networking events can be stressful for introverts. Even...
Why bother contacting your elected officials? You're busy, right? Do they really listen, anyway? The answer to both questions is "yes"—so even though you're busy, take the time to let your representatives know your thoughts about the issues. In truth, only a small...
Developing Your Inner Leader. One of the most important skills you could develop as a leader is self-awareness—continuously being aware of your thought process and your reactions to those thoughts. It includes understanding and analyzing your strengths and weaknesses....
It's that time of year: Everyone wants to be on vacation. Keeping things running smoothly while managing time-off requests for in a fair manner could be a challenge for any business owner or manager. Here are a few tips for managing the deluge of requests for days...