The Pixar Pitch: Empowering Employees as Heroes in Their Workplace Narrative
In every great story, the hero embarks on a journey, overcoming challenges with the help of a wise guide. This narrative framework, celebrated in literature and film, can also illuminate the path to a more engaging and empathetic workplace. Managers, by adopting the role of the
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3 Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Work-Life Balance in Nonprofits: A Guide to Employee Wellbeing and Retention
In the nonprofit sector, resources are often stretched thin, with staff members frequently juggling multiple roles. Despite these challenges, prioritizing work-life balance and employee wellbeing is crucial for sustaining productivity and preventing burnout. Here are three creative strategies that nonprofits can adopt, inspired by innovative practices
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10 Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn from Major League Baseball Spring Training
Spring training is finally here! As Major League Baseball (MLB) teams gear up for another season, nonprofits can take inspiration from the spirit of renewal and experimentation that characterizes spring training. Here are 10 thoughts to inspire nonprofits seeking to try new things… learned from MLB:
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Nonprofits in the Experience Era: A Paradigm Shift Unveiled
In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer behavior, the distinctions between commodities, products, services, and experiences play a pivotal role in shaping market dynamics. Understanding these categories is essential for organizations aiming to engage with today’s discerning consumers. Now more than ever, consumers prioritize experiences over mere
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New Year, New Engagement: Inspiring Change through Nonprofit Resolutions
As the New Year approaches, it’s a time for reflection, goal-setting, and the age-old tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. While personal resolutions often revolve around health, career, or personal growth, nonprofits can harness the spirit of this tradition to drive engagement, rally support, and spark
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Nurturing Innovation in Nonprofits: Balancing Quick Wins and Long-Term Iteration
In the realm of nonprofits, innovation and creativity stand as crucial pillars, propelling organizations toward their mission-driven goals. Embracing a balance between quick wins and longer-term iterative work proves essential, not just for progress but also for sustaining morale and enthusiasm within teams amid extended processes.
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Our Obligation as Nonprofit Leaders in Fighting Hate
Today I received four emails from schools and organizations advising me to remove social media apps from my son’s devices. But not for the reason you think. According to these four emails, and a barrage of warnings from fellow concerned parents, a flood of new graphic
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Is Disney overusing their IP? What can we nonprofits learn from it?
A recent article published by Inside the Magic discussed the latest trend at Disney parks to incorporate their intellectual property (IP) into everything they do. From new attractions to new lands, nearly everything Imagineers create these days is in some way connected to their new or
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Walt Disney: Leadership Lessons for the Nonprofit World from the Visionary Innovator
One afternoon in fall of 1955, a few months after Disneyland opened, Walt Disney was walking down Main Street when a groundskeeper waved him over. “Walt – look at this grass,” the groundskeeper said, “it’s been trampled by all of the people who wanted to stand
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A Guide to Mission Questions
The Guide to Mission Questions is designed to get your team thinking critically about your mission, and keep you motived to constantly improve the work you do so that it better meets the needs of your constituents! The link below will take you to a Google
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