INSIGHTS & INSPIRATION: FROM MINDY'S DESK
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I’m An Early Riser.
I'm an early riser. I don't necessarily want to be, but it's my natural inclination. Part of my processing about social events and gatherings has to consider the level of energy I'm likely to have after 9pm.
Hold them accountable.
Some nonprofits are incredibly impactful, unsung heroes. Some perform their calling and deliver their mission in extraordinary ways. Nonprofits are on the battle lines, feeding people, clothing them and sheltering them.
Truth can be hard to see.
Untruths, deceptions, and lies are tricky. Sometimes they masquerade as half-truths or partial truths. I don't know many people who would label themselves as liars but …
Change is hard.
It is hard to leave jobs, committees, churches, social clubs, or boards and move on to your next. Equal to the excitement of the 'new' can be a sense of loss and sadness.
What gets your leftovers?
Most of us juggle many different hats -- some are personal roles we have like mom, dad, grandparent, daughter, son. Other hats are our commitments at work, church, civic club, sports team, and the like.
Critical Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs
Critical soft skills entrepreneurs need to be successful:
Workplace bullies.
They aren't really that much different than school yard bullies -- they've just grown up a bit. Here's how to spot one: