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We hope you'll join the Race & Justice Task Force at an impromptu Peace Circle to discuss the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd. The case is an important one in our country’s history, and we look forward to a shared space to be in conversation. Register: ow.ly/JAhv50En1Km ... See MoreSee Less

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GGU alum and Alumni Association Board member Talia Moore came to GGU after earning a BA in social welfare from UC Berkeley and working in juvenile hall before being promoted to deputy probation officer. When she entered GGU’s graduate counseling psychology program, she was able to apply what she learned in the classroom directly to her work as a probation officer responsible for a caseload of individuals with severe mental illness who were suffering from the impacts of dysfunctional family systems and the breakdown of support. Today, Talia runs the undergraduate criminology program at Holy Names University and teaches at the graduate and undergraduate levels. ... See MoreSee Less

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Having a Sense of Humor Could Add 8 Years to Your Life and Lead to a Better Career

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"Some people believe this is too serious a time to laugh. But this is when we need humor more than ever. With this global pandemic, the shift to remote working, loneliness, and depression rising precipitously, many of us have never felt so disconnected. When we laugh with someone — whether through a screen or 2m apart — we get this cocktail of hormones that strengthen our emotional bonds in a way that wouldn't otherwise be possible. Studies show it makes us more resilient, creative, and resourceful." - business consultant Naomi Bagdonas ow.ly/ryGe50EjdOC ... See MoreSee Less

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Jennifer Aaker, a behavioral psychologist, and Naomi Bagdonas, a business consultant, are two women who know a thing or two about funny. Here's how their research shows humor could help improve your l...

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7 days ago

Join us for our next Back to the Baysics episode with GGU alum and new CEO of Tides, Janiece Evans-Page. We’ll discuss Janiece’s transition from helming corporate philanthropy and diversity initiatives for major companies to her new role heading up a global social impact nonprofit. ... See MoreSee Less

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Shaping and Builing Culture within Organizations

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How should leaders shape and build culture within organizations? GGU Professor Dr. Jeff Yergler discusses this with Marc Singer as part one of our Leading and Managing During Turbulent Times series. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/shaping-and-builing-culture-within-organizations-tickets-148037777979 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dr. Jeff Yergler discusses with Marc Singer how leaders shape and build culture within organizations.

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