How would the rest of the world vote in your country's election? | Simon Anholt

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To make the world work, we need leaders who consider the needs of every man, woman, child and animal on the planet -- not just their own voters. With the Global Vote, an online platform that lets anybody, anywhere in the world vote in the election of any country on earth, policy advisor Simon Anholt hopes to fill the gap between the few people who elect the world's most powerful leaders ... and the rest of us.

Why civilians suffer more once a war is over | Margaret Bourdeaux

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War doesn't just kill people; it destroys the institutions that keep society running, like utilities, banks and hospitals. Physician and global health policy analyst Margaret Bourdeaux proposes a bold approach to post-conflict recovery that focuses on building strong, resilient health systems that protect vulnerable populations.

Free Webinar: How to Successfully Earn (and keep) New Subscribers

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Email marketing can be a tough gig, especially if you only have a handful of customers to send emails to. According to HubSpot your email marketing database degrades by about 22.5% every year so how can you grow your list? Here at Campaigner we say to attack email list-building from as many angles as possible. 
If you are not working on building your email list already, or you have run out of ideas to do so, join us on Thursday. March 30th at 1 p.m. EST for a live webinar presentation. 
We will discuss: 
• Why do you lose so many contacts? 

HIRE FOR PASSION, TRAIN FOR SKILLS

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Then… – Listen to them, and make sure you take actions that let them know you are listening. Every human being needs to feel that their contributions are appreciated and that their opinion matters. Otherwise work is a mindless drudge with no purpose (other than a paycheck), and the employee has no emotional connection to the ... Read more

Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness | Michele L. Sullivan

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We all go through challenges -- some you can see, most you can't, says Michele L. Sullivan. In a talk about perspective, Sullivan shares stories full of wit and wisdom and reminds us that we're all part of each other's support systems. "The only shoes you can walk in are your own," she says. "With compassion, courage and understanding, we can walk together, side by side."

US infrastructure is at ‘red alert’ for hacking, James Lyne warns on the Today Show

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The recent WikiLeaks drop of CIA documents has raised awareness of the reality of cyber-threats and espionage, and how digital infrastructure in America and around the world is under threat thanks to hacking attacks and ransomware, James Lyne told Tom Costello on NBC’s Today show.

Lifelike simulations that make real-life surgery safer | Peter Weinstock

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Critical care doctor Peter Weinstock shows how surgical teams are using a blend of Hollywood special effects and 3D printing to create amazingly lifelike reproductions of real patients -- so they can practice risky surgeries ahead of time. Think: "Operate twice, cut once." Glimpse the future of surgery in this forward-thinking talk.

Managing Difficult Employees—and Those Who Just Seem Difficult

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Ask the many managers of a certain high-volume restaurant in the Midwest what their greatest work challenge is, and they’d most likely say something along the lines of, “managing difficult employees.”
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Customer-First Marketing: Use data to make sure the customer always wins

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Every year when I’m in Las Vegas for MarketingSherpa Summit, I find myself on the casino floor at some point. All roads in Vegas lead through the casino. There’s bright flashing lights and sounds. Lively chatter. General bacchanalia. Gambling looks like a lot of fun, and many people enjoy it. But other than a few […]

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