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TOP IDEA: Diana Luepke I'm working to spread the word about donating your idle computer time for charity, and getting as many people to join my team on World Community Grid as possible. Please take a moment to check out my blog post: http://www.dianaluepke.com/spread-the-work/ or get started: http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/reg/viewRegister.do?teamID=NK9RP1BKX1 This is a totally painless way to help solve social problems, and leverage your network for good. Let's show what Brazen Careerists can do! Post if you join!

90 weeks ago from Business as Mission, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Young Professional Women (YPW), Problem Solving and Brazen Bloggers 3 more

D. "Diane" of ABC: Fabulous idea! Some of the volunteers of the ABC nonprofit group would love to be on our charity list for computer coaching time. Thanks!
11 weeks ago

Scott Asai Who (entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, etc.) has measured their impact on customer service? If so, how?

113 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Business as Mission, Business Development and Corporate Talent Acquisition 3 more

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Mike Ambassador Bruny: Jamie, I've been trying to get a hold of using "Partner" to replace "client" and keep having a tough time. I thinking about the word Partner as ...MoreJamie, I've been trying to get a hold of using "Partner" to replace "client" and keep having a tough time. I thinking about the word Partner as someone who is part of my business. I'm curious to know if you have heard of folks using other words to replace "clients" Thank you.
111 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell: Hi Mike. Hmmm...unsure how big your company is, but if you can get the "corporate culture" to change so everyone (yourself included) uses the ...MoreHi Mike. Hmmm...unsure how big your company is, but if you can get the "corporate culture" to change so everyone (yourself included) uses the word 'partner' instead of 'client', it will grow on you, become more natural, and you will actually find that you'll start treating clients more like "internal partners" - which is really the goal, right? Instead of partnership, I've heard people say 'relations / relationship', You can use "associate" or "colleague", but again - implies that someone is working 'internal' versus 'external'. I'm sorry ) ; wish I could be of more help...
111 weeks ago

Demetra Brown Question: What do you think is the lead motivator for getting individuals to take action and get involved in issues that impact their community?

115 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Monthly Goal Meet-Up, Creatively Inspired, Business as Mission and Non-Profit Management 3 more

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David Macauley: Right or wrong, you have to show them what's "in it" for them. Personal impact coupled with a solid call to action should get the right folks ...MoreRight or wrong, you have to show them what's "in it" for them. Personal impact coupled with a solid call to action should get the right folks involved and motivated... Just my 2 cents :)
113 weeks ago

Demetra Brown: @David: I agree, incentive is very important in order to persuade people to take action. Thanks for the feedback!!!
113 weeks ago