by Words Change Lives | Jan 29, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence
Over the last few years, private companies have bent over backwards to claim they have “values.” But, ultimately, any value that conflicts with profit maximization gets the ol’ heave-ho. (Google couldn’t even stick with “don’t be evil.” What does that tell you?)...
by Words Change Lives | Jan 29, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence
Private businesses exist to maximize profit. That raises a question: What do nonprofits maximize? If you ask me, nonprofits maximize human well-being. I think that can fairly be called “love.” Compassion—that awareness of others’ suffering plus the desire to alleviate...
by Words Change Lives | Jan 29, 2025 | Fundraising
How many times does someone need to see your “brand” before they’ll donate to you? In private sector marketing and advertising, they’ve discovered the answer. It’s well understood most prospective customers need to hear from you 8-12 times before they feel comfortable...
by Words Change Lives | Jan 29, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence
We’ve all been in situations where someone told us… “Stop and take a deep breath.” Most of the time, when someone says this, it doesn’t help. But there’s a way to make a “deep breath” more calming. It’s a very simple technique. Sit with your back straight, eyes...
by Words Change Lives | Jan 29, 2025 | Communication Skills
Are you someone who always has all the answers? This can be a symptom of perfectionism. Perfectionism is a problem when it leads to: Stress, because you always have to be on top of everything. Impostor syndrome, since you will “get it wrong” sometimes. Boundary...
