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MiCAFE Network client Nance Conner shares his experience working with Bridging Communities to receive assistance with his utility bills.
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Kalena Baldwin discovered she had thyroid cancer in 2015. In 2017, she was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. In order to take care of her five boys and herself, she leaned on the Cristo Rey Community Center for assistance. The CRCC were able to help her with getting food, clothing, and more while she was dealing with medical bills.
For more on the Cristo Rey Community Center: https://www.cristoreycommunity.org
ICYMI – Five new videos went up on our main channel for five different organizations, each with their own unique offerings. Between barbecues, VR home searches, and helping the community, we covered it all this month.
Check out our main channel to watch all of these and more: https://bit.ly/2I6AGWr
45 years ago, the Shiawassee Community Foundation started out as a small group of people wanting to make a difference. Over time, it has turned into a much larger community outreach program. Food drives, grants, scholarships, and caring for the environment are only a few of the ways they are helping serve their community. Congrats on 45 years!
To learn more about the Shiawassee Community Foundation:
https://www.shiacf.org/
Paul comes talking about UnoDeuce Multimedia, 2nd Brain Collective, The Foreign Fork and The Drinking Lunch.
A couple of months ago, our Creative Video Strategist, was on the Mike Bass Podcast. Here’s what happened….
I’m glad my bud Paul J. Schmidt from UnoDeuce Multimedia could stop by for a podcast! ??
UnoDeuce Multimedia is a video production company that focuses on working with non-profit organizations. We talk about how Paul started the company, where he is now, along with his future plans for UnoDeuce.
He’s also involved in a number of other projects. He’s one of the co-creators of the 2nd Brain Collective, which aims to provide people with pillars of expertise for whatever needs they may have — video, social media marketing, web design — through the collaboration of various independent businesses. They’re also the group that puts on The Drinking Lunch every month, which is one of the more relaxed networking events in the Lansing area!
We talk about what new in the video industry, life, UnoDeuce, a new cooking YouTube series Paul’s involved in called The Foreign Fork, and more! Enjoy!
UnoDeuce Multimedia: Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Paul Schmidt (Personal): Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Paul’s Other Projects: The Drinking Lunch | 2nd Brain Collective | The Foreign Fork
Working on the go and leaving your desk life behind probably sounds pretty good. Even better? You can make it happen with Bestow’s guide on becoming a digital nomad.
Ten or even 20 years ago, working from anywhere would have sounded like a total pipedream. No, an impossibility. Now? More than 70% of workers telecommute at least part of the time. Even more amazing? Some work from anywhere, 100% of the time.
Welcome to the life of a digital nomad.
Unlike regular telecommuters, digital nomads work remotely full-time while also traveling. Many of these nomads will use their freedom to travel all around the world, while others may stick closer to their home base and travel around their country. Regardless, all of them are enjoying their love of travel while still earning a living.
What’s more, many digital nomads are professional travel bloggers, so their travels fund their travels. This is done through affiliate marketing, advertising, and sometimes even sponsorships.
It’s not all play, though. Digital nomads work hard and have to carefully balance their travel with their jobs, making sure they don’t shirk their responsibilities.
There’s also an intense amount of discipline that comes with traveling and working at the same time. Working too much can result in neglecting the destination they chose, while enjoying their short-term home can result in their job falling apart.
Beyond discipline, digital nomads also have to think about finances – a lot – and make sure they’re always budgeting correctly for their destination. What lasts months in one country may only last weeks in another, so careful research and planning are a must.
This is only scratching the surface of what goes into becoming a digital nomad. To make things simpler, Bestow has created an in-depth infographic on becoming a digital nomad to get you started!
John Shieldsmith is a writer based out of Austin. He has several years of content marketing and freelance writing experience spread across numerous industries. In his spare time he enjoys chasing around his son, running his website, and trying every food under the sun.
Our friends at 360 Photo and Design do an excellent job of developing virtual tours for a variety of properties all over Michigan. Hear how DTN uses them successfully for a number of their apartments.
If you would like to experience them for yourself, go to:
https://360photoanddesign.com/
Stock images. Photoshop. Influencer advertising.
Everybody’s doing it, but does that make it right?
MConnexions Principal Strategist, Julie Holton sits down with her 2nd Brain Collective colleagues, Paul J Schmidt of UnoDeuce Multimedia, and Adam Suiter of 360 Photo & Design.
Developing and honing leadership skills can allow professionals to kick their career into high gear. Becoming a better communicator and learning ways to motivate others or improve morale can have many benefits. Employing the following strategies can help make it easier to go the extra mile.
Communication skills are perhaps the most important aspect of being an effective leader. Learning how to communicate more concisely or finding ways to become a better listener. Even the most accomplished leaders may have little to offer others should they fail to find ways to communicate effectively. Effective leadership also means being able to facilitate communication among team members and when dealing with third-parties.
Recognize and Reward AccomplishmentPoor morale is never a concern that should be taken lightly. Celebrating the accomplishments of the team and ensuring that the contributions of each member have been recognized can make a tremendous impact. Leaders who fail to give others their time in the sun may quickly run into problems that stem from low morale.
While leaders may have a larger role to play, their efforts and contributions are no more or less important than those of their underlings. Failing to establish and maintain a rapport with the entire team is a common mistake, one that could leave a team leader to cut themselves off from a wealth of valuable ideas and unique insights. Good leaders understand that their role is to assist their workers and not the other way around.
Teams can accomplish more than individuals, but no one group may possess all of the resources that may be needed. Seeking help from a third-party, working with a Lean Six Sigma consulting company or contracting with other professionals who may be able to augment the insight, abilities and resources of the team can make quite a difference. Knowing when and where to seek additional resources often means that larger problems and challenges may be surmounted with greater ease.
Possessing the right qualities and leadership abilities can provide professionals with the means to advance their career or meet any challenges the future may hold. Learning how to ways to develop leadership skills that will have the biggest impact can be an important initial step. Learning how to better manage a team, direct a group or to inspire individual workers to achieve greater heights can make it that much easier for professionals to go the extra mile.
Emma Sturgis
Emma is a freelance writer based out of Boston, MA. She writes most often on health and education. When not writing, she enjoys reading and watching film noir. Say hi on Twitter @EmmaSturgis2
A look into the impact of Cristo Rey and the lives it touches through all of the services it provides the underserved in Lansing, Michigan. Created for their Benevon Breakfast fundraiser.
For more on Cristo Rey: https://www.cristoreycommunity.org/