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We're turning 5 in just two days! 🎂 The excitement is building up as we gear up to celebrate this milestone. Join us as we prepare for a week full of surprises, fun, and exciting announcements. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the big day! 🎉 #vervotechturns5 #foundationday #vervotechday

Who doesn't like celebrating huge achievements with a piece of cake? Thanks to everyone who joined us at our 30th Anniversary Forum. We couldn't have done any of this without your support. #growyourcharacter #characterorg #dotherightthing #leadershiptips #thinkbig #empoweringyou #characterdevelopment #characterhome #businesstraining #businessleader #leadershipteam #empoweringquotes #adversity #empoweringkids #empoweringlives

🌟✨ Meet TIGG (#ai Guru): Your Go-To Pal for Spreading Generosity ✨🌟 It's currently pretty tough in tech. I've heard many ask "Where have all the good people gone?" and I say "We are here 💕!" Today, I'd like to introduce you to TIGG (see link in comments) 🤖 - a virtual beacon of kindness, designed to bring out the best in us. Inspired by the wisdom nuggets from Chris Anderson's book (Head of #ted)"Infectious Generosity," TIGG isn't your average bot. Imagine having a sunshine buddy who cheers you on, tosses creative kindness ideas your way, and infuses your daily grind with generous spirit 🚀. From sending a supportive message to a colleague, to sharing your expertise with someone in need, TIGG is here to help us sprinkle a dash of generosity in the workplace and beyond. Let’s make our professional world warmer, one kind act at a time, shall we? Here's how TIGG and I are planning to spread the joy: 1️⃣ Lifting Others: Celebrating the wins and efforts of our peers publicly. When we shine a light on each other's achievements, we create an ecosystem of encouragement. 2️⃣ Mentorship Magic: Offering short, one-to-one virtual coffee chats to share insights, give feedback, or just be an empathetic ear. Growth blooms through sharing. 3️⃣ Resource Roundups: Compiling and sharing helpful resources, tips, and opportunities freely. Knowledge is a gift that keeps on giving. I'd love to pass the baton of generosity to you! Share how you're going to use TIGG's inspiration in your own fabulous way or tag a colleague whose kind acts deserve a spotlight. Let's spread the #GenerosityWave together! Who's ready to join me on this heartwarming quest? 🌍💖 #GenerosityInAction #KindnessCounts #SpreadJoy #CommunitySpirit #InfectiousGenerosity #BetterTogether Ps. Yes TIGG helped me to craft this post, thanks TIGG!!

As we commemorate MLK Jr. today, let us be reminded of his core values and how they can not only make us better as individuals but as business owners as well. When we run into difficult situations, let's take the time to not only do our best but to be the best versions of ourselves. And as MLK Jr. once said, "The time is always right to do the right thing." #MLKJrDay #IHaveADream #BlueCollar

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day from Inventex! 😊 Today, we celebrate the simple yet powerful acts that make our world a brighter place. At Inventex, we believe in the ripple effect of kindness, both in our personal lives and in business. In the spirit of the day, we've taken up a 'Random Acts of Kindness Challenge' – one of our favorites is the heartfelt gesture of buying a stranger a cup of coffee. ☕ It's a small act with a big impact, reminding us that kindness is universal. But let's not forget, kindness starts within. Being kind to ourselves fuels our creativity and passion, giving us a more fulfilled life. Let's spread kindness like confetti today! 🎉 We encourage you to join us in this challenge. Share your acts of kindness or inspire others with your own ideas. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, makes a significant difference. Happy Kindness Day! 🧡 #RandomActsOfKindnessDay #KindnessMatters #InventexInnovates #MakeADifference

Check out this great interview with Andrea Chang.

A delightful article with great advice for nonprofit board leaders and campaign leaders alike!

If you see a logo you know in the picture, will you take just a second and tag someone from the org you know in the comments? We can accomplish more TOGETHER than we ever can alone. As I look at our "A Shared Journey" page from JUMPSTART® SC's 2023 Impact Report, I am filled with immense gratitude. The diverse array of logos represents more than just organizations; they symbolize a collective heartbeat pulsing towards one goal - breaking the cycles of #crime, #addiction, and #recidivism. Each logo represents a partner who has chosen to hitch their wagon to our mission, bringing their unique strengths and resources to create pathways of hope and redemption. These partners are dreamers, believers, and action-takers. These orgs are about more than their own bottom line. To our partners: you already know the undeniable impact of the investment you entrust to us. Thank you for choosing to see people as more than the sum of their mistakes. If you see this and think JUMPSTART® SC doesn't need more partners, you'd be mistaken. If you are looking to make a difference in the world, send me a DM, and let's discuss how we can partner together to provide transformational opportunities that benefit our entire community. To view our entire 2023 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/eXXtFZMG #partnership #communityimpact #restorativejustice #gratitude #reentrymatters #criminaljustice

A big thanks goes out to the entire Generocrew and all the Genero alumni's that have been part of building the company ❤️ Without all the great talent, it would have been impossible to stay in business for so long. Much has changed since 2009, and I'm quite concerned about the market situation for many companies. Chinese players like Temu and Shein are capturing market shares with extremely competitive prices and aggressive social media marketing, as well as efficient gamification. My heart breaks every time I hear of somebody purchasing from companies like Temu. Now is the time to fight back and make strategic investments in marketing. There are ample opportunities for Nordic players with outstanding products and talented individuals. As Sebastian Östman mentioned, we are currently developing some exciting initiatives to assist online businesses, particularly in achieving systematic and profitable growth. 🚀

Women have been disproportionally affected by the mass layoffs in tech. The stats seem contradictory to that statement (45% compared to 55% of men), however, women hold only about a third of the jobs in tech. From a strictly economic perspective, more women = better business. Forbes reports that high-gender-diversity companies have outperformed, on average, less diverse companies over the past five years. So how do we fix this? For starters - we fix the pipeline. Girls Inc. of San Diego County recently wrapped up its inaugural summer of Eureka!, a 5 year intensive, hands-on STEM experience for rising 8th graders through high school seniors. These are the kinds of programs that will fix gender equality in tech and other STEM industries. But....these kinds of programs require funding. If you are committed to building a more equitable tech industry, I'd love for you to join me at Girls Inc. of San Diego County's annual fundraising event next Wednesday, September 20th, from 6 - 8 PM. Tickets can be found at https://lnkd.in/gXQM7-sA https://lnkd.in/gka4ZxQ9