December 2006 | Volume 1

» Editor's Note

» Reflecting on Bold Leaders 

» Social Entrepreneurs as Emerging Public Leaders
» Compensating Beyond Cash: How to Get Creative

» Why Form an Advisory Council?

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» Top Ten: Leading Readings
» Case Study: Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake
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Leadership is everything. Without strong, creative leaders, brilliant ideas will go nowhere. Conversely, the best leaders can take a mundane idea to new heights. In this issue, we examine what it takes to be a leader and an agent of change. As always, we welcome your thoughts on these articles as well as your suggestions for other topics you'd like to read about..

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Reflecting on Bold Leaders

Be Bold is an inspiring book -- a career guide as well as an exploration of the potential of the next generation of leaders. Published by Echoing Green, the book takes a look at what's beyond the upcoming wave of baby-boomer retirements.

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Social Entrepreneurs as Emerging Public Leaders

Over the past 10 years, social entrepreneurs have begun taking their place alongside politicians, financial wizards, and leaders in other fields. And as young people search for their niche in society, the ranks of these trailblazers are bound to grow.

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Compensating Beyond Cash: How to Get Creative

Luring talented team members to your organization isn't just about offering high salaries. Job candidates are often drawn to social enterprises because of their mission, flexible hours, and reputation -- and they just may be wiling to take a lower salary in exchange.

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Why Form an Advisory Council?

Informal groups of experts can bring business savvy and the benefit of experience to fledgling organizations as well as to more established ventures. The key is finding the right experts to offer advice -- and to challenge your way of thinking.

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See what titles leading social entrepreneurs are choosing to pick up for inspiration.

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After restructuring, GSS's annual revenues went from a $720,000 to $1.2 million. But the change required a critical eye, drastic action, and courage on the part of the organization's leaders.

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CWV welcomes new consultants and new clients, and is scheduled to hold conferences and presentations in the Washington area, New York, Massachusetts, and Ohio.

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