Government Boards and Commissions: A Quick Guide to Board Service
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Posts Tagged: service
New Ways to Network: Help Yourself – and Others
We all recognize the value of networking, connecting with our professional peers to learn and grow and share contacts. But for some, the coffee or cocktail mingler isn’t much fun and can be ineffective. The good news? There are better ways to make meaningful connections.
The Virtues of Government Service: #12 – Public Service
The power invested in a single individual can truly make a difference in the lives of many. Accordingly, these powers must be safeguarded, managed carefully and not abused. With this mindset, government service can be highly rewarding.
We Need Your Gifts Now
There is a hidden cost to doing good, but that should not deter you from sharing your gifts and talents.
Giving Thanks Through Action–Civic Engagement and Service-Learning
What I didn’t realize I was doing was learning more about our country and how it works than I ever could have from a book. Giving thanks through action–you often get more back than you realize.
Everything Speaks
If there was ever a universal philosophy that transcends barriers of business, industry and government, it is a page I will borrow from our good friends at Disney. Quite simply, ‘everything speaks.’
When the Flight Attendants Stop Smiling
First, think on this – “We judge ourselves based on our intentions. We judge each other based on observable behaviors.”
What Does A Gorilla Have To Do With Innovation?
Imagine if everyone followed their dreams and unleashed their creative spirit.
Why You Should Join a Nonprofit Board
The silo effect is something we have all probably felt within our organizations, but we can also feel it within the communities we work in. Joining a nonprofit board is a strategic and beneficial way to bridge that gap and improve connectivity.
How Federal Agencies Can Make Smart Decisions about New Technology
Government can reduce costs, ramp up productivity and meet constituent expectations by leveraging new technology. Start with a focus on solving problems and better serving citizens.