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How To Use Numbers To Inspire More Giving (and How You Should NOT Use Them)

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Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97(2), 106-116. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 102(2), 143-153. [6] Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 102(2), 143-153. [10] Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 125(1), 39-49. [12]

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How to develop a ‘character’ in your fundraising stories in 3 steps — according to Dr. Russell James

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Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 38(1), 43-57. [6] Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97(2), 106-116. [7] Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97(2), 106-116. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97(2), 106-116. [21] 7] Dickert, S.,

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Dr. James Explains How Asking Permission Sets the Stage for “The Ask”

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Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 100 (2), 193-201. [8] Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 30 (5), 1052-1065. [9] Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 100 (2), 193-201; DellaVigna, S., The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 127 (1), 1-56; Dana, J., M., & Dawes, R.

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Embrace Paradox: How To Navigate Tensions For Better Solutions in Life & Work

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in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School in 2006, after receiving an M.A. “You see this idea in physics and psychoanalysis, but early in my PhD, I started seeing paradox as innovation and how to negotiate intention,” says Smith who earned her Ph.D.

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How do you motivate your staff right now? Here’s one way.

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An organizational behavior researcher decided to test his theory that workers often fail to live up to their potential because they’ve lost track of the significance and meaningfulness of their own jobs. A great reminder of how to inspire your staff was highlighted in the recent Influence Report (a highly recommended read).

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How to establish “the land of wealth sharing” for major gifts donors

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Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , 59(3), 331-347; Konow, J. Journal of Personal Finance, 19 (2), 47-64. [10] 10] Arkes, H. Joyner, C. Siegel-Jacobs, K., & Stone, E. The psychology of windfall gains. Mixed feelings: Theories of and evidence on giving. Journal of Public Economics , 94(3-4), 279-297; Li, H.,

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Dr. James explains the power of giving: why leading with a gift always wins

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Selfishly benevolent or benevolently selfish: When self-interest undermines versus promotes prosocial behavior. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 137 , 112-122. [8] Psychological Science, 25 (3), 648-655; Zlatev, J. J., & Miller, D. 8] See, e.g., Terry, N., & Macy, A. 9] Seymour, H.