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In this week's episode, our guest is Luke Mickelson, the Founder and Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering handmade, fully furnished bunk beds to needy children. Listen now to hear about Luke's amazing work and the impact that this organization is having in solving the heartbreaking problem of child bedlessness.
Feb 23, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Salary Misperceptions

We would like to revisit a Wise Giving Wednesday topic from several years ago that continues to be relevant: the compensation of executives at charitable organizations.
Feb 22, 2023
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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Jill Reeder, Interim CEO of Pearl S Buck International. Pearl S Buck International's stated purpose is to provide opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures, build better lives for children around the globe and promote the legacy of our founder by preserving and interpreting her National Historic Landmark home. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3xMbldo
Feb 22, 2023
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In this week's episode, we continue discussing Office Shock with one of its co-authors, Dr. Joseph Press. This time we focus on the architectural aspects of the book, i.e. - how do architects actually think about offices of the future? To find out more, listen now!
Feb 16, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Phases of Earthquake Relief

The latest news reports are estimating over 40,000 deaths due to last week’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Feb 15, 2023
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This week, we continue our conversation about the riveting new book by Bob Johansen, Author & Distinguished Fellow at Institute for the Future, "Office Shock." In this book, co-authored with Christine Bullen and Joseph Press, we learn about the "officeverse" and a new way of looking at the office.
Feb 09, 2023