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Something Good: Building Your Team’s Connection

Something Good: Building Your Team’s Connection

By Brad Ball Vice President Big Buzz Idea Group Celebrating wins and recognizing opportunities for improvement are crucial components of successful and connected teams. Each week, the staff at Big Buzz Idea Group meets on Monday and Friday mornings and included on those agendas is “Something Good” and “Something Better.” By taking just a few minutes each week to connect about successes and SNAFUs, we enjoy a deeper connection to one another and the work we do for our clients. Something Good “The power of progress is fundamental to human nature, but few managers understand it or know how to...

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  • Post-Pandemic Event Lessons
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  • The Compelling Case to Renew
  • Self-Care: A Necessity for Successful Leadership
  • How to Manage Your Organization During an Election Year Without Violating Your Nonprofit Status
  • Leadership Starts with You
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