5 Things / Lessons From The Puppy
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5 Things / Lessons From The Puppy

Obviously, this isn’t rocket science, and it applies in so many different contexts: with our children, with our partners, with our team. I know I like it when others relate to me in these ways. But like with so many other things, leading like this can be easier said than done.

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5 Things / A Fair Share
5 Things Bernadette Smith 5 Things Bernadette Smith

5 Things / A Fair Share

This week I learned about a nonprofit organization near Seattle that established a minimum base salary of $70,000. This meant that some of the 24 employees received a $20,000 raise. Many years ago, I worked for nonprofit organizations, and I can say with confidence that valuing employees in this way will go a long way towards keeping them energized, especially since many of them are BIPOC and work two jobs.

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