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How to tackle the alarming increase in vacancies on Main Street
How to tackle the alarming increase in vacancies on Main Street
By James Barrood
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AI in higher education: The choices are ours
AI in higher education: The choices are ours
By James Barrood
Contributions
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What are the best ways to use mentorship for leadership development?
FYI: People who mentor others at work say it gives them a strong sense of purpose and joy. And 9 in 10 workers who have a mentor say they're happy in their jobs, per a CNBC-Survey Monkey study. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/16/nine-in-10-workers-who-have-a-mentor-say-they-are-happy-in-their-jobs.html
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What are the most important leadership skills to develop for new managers in analytical roles?
Over the years, I've learned that these two soft skills are the most important to professional and personal success. If you can't present your ideas and solutions effectively, you will not rise in any organization. Furthermore, if you can't lead a team and/or be a good team participant/collaborator, you will be holding yourself back.
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What are the best ways to use mentorship for leadership development?
Over the years I've found that good communication is the most essential skill. With regard to mentors, it's even more important because they are volunteering their time. Listening and offering feedback is really important. In addition, short notes (texts, emails, calls) troughout the year to say hi or celebrate birthdays, promotions, etc. are very effective in highlighting your empathy and building lifelong relationships.
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What are the best ways to use mentorship for leadership development?
In my experience, mentors should come from different industries and have various roles. In addition, mentors from multiple generations add to the diversity of perspectives. I have indeed learned as much from CEOs as entry level workers. Over the years, they have offered insights and advice that have helped me succeed.
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This is fantastic! Thanks to our community of Earkick members, our hard-working team and everyone who's been backing us since 2021. Everyone…
This is fantastic! Thanks to our community of Earkick members, our hard-working team and everyone who's been backing us since 2021. Everyone…
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Reading helps me make sense of the world. Here's my current booklist. WHAT I JUST FINISHED: 1️⃣ Teaching with AI, by Bowen and Watson → Great…
Reading helps me make sense of the world. Here's my current booklist. WHAT I JUST FINISHED: 1️⃣ Teaching with AI, by Bowen and Watson → Great…
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Seattle Tech Week is nearly here! There are still a few spots in our Women Founder & Funder Poker Night. Come play cards with some of our city's…
Seattle Tech Week is nearly here! There are still a few spots in our Women Founder & Funder Poker Night. Come play cards with some of our city's…
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Experience & Education
Volunteer Experience
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Member, Board of Trustees | Executive Committee Member
McCarter Theatre Center
- Present 2 years 10 months
Arts and Culture
McCarter’s mission is to create stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations and engage communities.
Here at McCarter, we unite the ideals of joy and justice, beauty and belonging to spark curiosity, creativity and conversation among us all. We work together with audiences, artists, avid thinkers and active learners to:
• Explore new stories and perspectives with relentless curiosity
• Champion a more equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible…McCarter’s mission is to create stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations and engage communities.
Here at McCarter, we unite the ideals of joy and justice, beauty and belonging to spark curiosity, creativity and conversation among us all. We work together with audiences, artists, avid thinkers and active learners to:
• Explore new stories and perspectives with relentless curiosity
• Champion a more equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible future
• Open hearts and minds to the truths in ourselves, our communities and society
• Share ideas and innovations that expand opportunities to engage with the performing arts -
Advisory Board Member
NJSBDC State Office
- Present 8 months
Economic Empowerment
Offer guidance to CEO and statewide economic development organization.
Publications
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INNOVATE NEW JERSEY
Innovations of the World
This book is a compilation of the most innovative companies in New Jersey. Volume 2 is publishing in 2024.
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Lessons from the Great Recession: Real Solutions for Every Small Business Riding the Economic Rollercoaster
The Great Recession was a brutal period for small business owners. But they are a pretty resilient bunch, and they’ve learned plenty of lessons: not just about how to survive, but also about how to position themselves to thrive. This book is a compilation of the most valuable lessons and insights written by an extraordinary group of experts: people who are completely locked in to the challenges real small businesses and entrepreneurs face.
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Global Insights from 24 Leaders
A multimedia compilation of insights from leading entrepreneurs and innovators. This book is filled with intimate discussions from the people who redefine the business world every day—a brilliant demonstration of Rothman Institute's dedication to the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. Featured executives include for profit entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs and corporate and nonprofit innovators. They include top leaders from Cisco, Merck, Campbell Soup, Avon, Schering-Plough, Ecko…
A multimedia compilation of insights from leading entrepreneurs and innovators. This book is filled with intimate discussions from the people who redefine the business world every day—a brilliant demonstration of Rothman Institute's dedication to the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. Featured executives include for profit entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs and corporate and nonprofit innovators. They include top leaders from Cisco, Merck, Campbell Soup, Avon, Schering-Plough, Ecko, Harvard Business School and the United Nations, among others. Book includes access to the videos of their lectures and interviews.
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Massive, Open, Online—and Personalized
University Business
Highlights challenges related to MOOCs.
Honors & Awards
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100 Top Influencers
ROI-NJ
Included on list 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022.
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100 Top Business Leaders
NJBIZ
Included on list in 2018 and 2019.
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Excellence in Technology Education Award
New Jersey Technology Council
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Forty Under 40 Business Achievers
NJBIZ
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Small Business Advocate
New York Enterprise Report
Languages
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Spanish
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German
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