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Five Ways We Stayed Motivated in 2015

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Here are the top five ways we stayed motivated in 2015: Thanks to our newly-remodeled office space, we have access to white boards, furnished meeting spots and an innovation lounge, which we use to hold frequent group meetings. The post Five Ways We Stayed Motivated in 2015 appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Tech, Education, and Making a Difference in South Africa: Meet Justinus Adriaanse

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2015, WeThinkCode , a software development training academy with a purpose, was born. The company slowly spread its message about the power of code to unemployed youth from underserved communities. and more articles from the EO blog. The two joined forces with Arlene Mulder and Camille Agon.

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6 Steps To Become a More People-Centered Company

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2015, Bob and Mike came to him seeking to create meaningful change within their company, with a single question on their minds: What could BIGGBY do that would change the world? By 2017, the majority of employees reported significant improvements in how they were treated, a stark contrast from their response in 2015.

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One woman’s path to financial empowerment leads the way

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

What is the role that ThrivingDollars plays within your community? At the age of 21, with a nudge from my mentor, I started teaching myself how to invest in the local stock market and, as I was learning, shared my knowledge with others through a blog. Create community. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission?

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Moving trans advocacy forward in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of TransWave Jamaica , Neish is succeeding in his mission to increase the visibility of transgender Jamaicans, provide resources to change the narrative towards a positive reflection of the community, and emphasize the need for improved healthcare and safe spaces that meet the needs of the community.

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Why there are so few women in tech (and what you can do about it!)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Although women make up 47% of the US workforce, in 2015, they held only 25% of computing jobs — in a time when tech is booming and has been for decades. As a woman in a STEM career and leadership role, I strongly encourage you to promote STEM learning and exploration among the young women in your community.

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Feeding the Hungry, Despite National Crisis

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This is just the latest example from many years the Karma Foundation has been making a difference in the community. Karma Foundation is primarily focused on community development across the entire socio-economic spectrum. Since October 2015, we’ve fed approximately 50,000 people. Tell us more about Karma Foundation.