Listen up, new research reveals that good listeners are great leaders. A study from UKG Consulting group found that when people at work feel heard they perform better and are more engaged. At a time when the great resignation is making the search for talent harder than ever, leaders can …
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There’s an awesome program in Boston that knows every kid has the potential to be great, if only they had the opportunity. Studies show that children who grow up in poverty and are perpetually in ‘fight-or-flight’ mode can have a permanent change in their brain chemistry. Resilient Coders fights this …
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In an era where youngsters are almost as likely to meet online as the are in person, now elderly folks can get in on the fun. Enter the Freebird Club, an Airbnb-like app that gets seniors traveling and meeting new people. Cuz we’re never too old for new experiences, and …
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The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) is a nonprofit dedicated to getting rid of food deserts and giving people an opportunity to play in the dirt, no matter where they live. Located in Detroit, MUFI has converted a huge plot of land into a thriving, productive farm that offers the …
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Enter Offbeat. This rad new startup is revolutionizing food takeout by giving jobs to refugees in New York City. These chefs often cook the food they’ve grown up eating, like tomatoey Nepalese manchurian or Iraqi potato kibbeh. The owners of this company, Manal and Wissam Kahi, understand that steady, dignified …
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It seems that by now, almost everyone is familiar with popular social media. While social media is a great medium, it is most effective for business when utilized with strategy and purpose. Content that is produced through social media has created a new form of marketing that utilizes hashtags and …
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