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Harmony in Work & Life: Founder, Innovator in Manufacturing, Marketing on Passion For Change

Fundraising Leadership

“Having trusted relationships is how I got here today,” says Kara Demirjian Huss, vice president of T/CCI Manufacturing and recently appointed to the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, overseeing the Unified State Plan for Illinois workforce development system. ” Manufacturing is undergoing major shifts. Borg Warner Corp.,

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Michelle M. Sanchez to Serve as Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Next Board Chair

NonProfit Leadership Center

The Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) is pleased to announce that Michelle M. The Nonprofit Leadership Center exists to ensure our nonprofits have the tools to thrive and continue to do the work that is so important to our community. What’s your favorite class or learning experience from the Nonprofit Leadership Center?

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Making History Known: Biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin on The Power of Story

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Read more from Gloria Feldt on women telling the story Goodwin’s assertions mirror the 9 Leadership Power Tools created by Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead. “ @DorisKGoodwin’s assertions mirror the 9 Leadership Power Tools created by @GloriaFeldt, co-founder and president of @Takeleadwomen.

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Turning Toward EV Frontline Communities

NonProfit Quarterly

In 2014, in an effort to attract investment in the country’s nickel-refining infrastructure—enabling Indonesia to sell more profitable high-grade nickel to manufacturers—the government banned unrefined- nickel exports. After receiving pushback from the European Union and manufacturers, the government softened the ban.

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Inside Oklahoma’s Innovation Rush

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The lucky grantees included clusters on clean energy, next-gen agriculture, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and robotics, among others. A year into implementation, both regions have learned important lessons about leadership, governance, DEI, and more. Establish a strong leadership and governance model from the start.

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Pitch Perfect: Take The Lead’s Entrepreneur Winners Share Success

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Her winning pitch impressed the judges including Vidhi Data, founder of Lead with Impact, and the Take The Lead Leadership Ambassador spearheading the launch of Take The Lead’s Premium Coaching. “ ” Read more in Take The Lead about Vidhi Data here. ” Read more in Take The Lead about Vidhi Data here.

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Belonging: Ending Inequities, Tropes For AANHPI Women in Workplace

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During AAPI Heritage Month, it is critical to acknowledge not only the barriers and disruptions, often referred to as the “bamboo ceiling,” but also the enormous successes, leadership victories, milestones, strides and recognition of high-profile leaders in the community. “ ” As with all identities, representation is key.