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Spring Gathering at King Philanthropies

Watch for an uplifting dose of inspiration and joy! We loved showcasing some of our portfolio organizations at a convening at the KP offices last week. Those who were able to attend summarized their extraordinary work in 1 minute each!  Modern day heroes tackling climate change and extreme poverty! 

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September 2, 2021

Adjust Fearlessly—Even When Things Are Going Well

The willingness to fearlessly adjust and improve–even at the top of your game–is as essential to great organizations and leaders as it is to great athletes. Part 6 of the Olympic Frame of Mind Series.
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August 20, 2021

Flexing Your Stress Muscle to Achieve Optimal Results

World-class athletes and world-changing leaders know that being nervous is nothing to be afraid of. In fact, they understand that stress can actually be beneficial. Part 5 of the Olympic Frame of Mind series.
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August 12, 2021

Focus on What You Can Control

All leaders—but especially those in the social sector—must guard against distraction and against the temptation to compare themselves with what others doing. Great athletes offer a model for retaining that kind of focus. Part 4 of the Olympic Frame of Mind series.
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August 9, 2021

Persistence, Perseverance, Peak Performance

Much like star athletes, exemplary leaders in the social sector stand out for the dedication that they show over time and in the face of adversity. Part 3 of the Olympic Frame of Mind series.
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August 6, 2021

Setting the Right Goals in the Right Way

Peak performers in all fields—from world-class athletes to global changemakers—apply discipline and precision to the work of identifying both intermediate and ultimate goals. Part 2 of the Olympic Frame of Mind series.
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July 30, 2021

An Olympic Frame of Mind: How Leaders Can Hone Their Mindset For Peak Performance

The athletes who go for the gold this summer will exhibit not just amazing physical prowess but also astounding mental discipline. Behind their medal-winning achievements lies a mindset that leaders in all fields can adopt to improve their performance. Part 1 of the Olympic Frame of Mind series.
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May 19, 2021

Managing Through Complexity With Team Of Teams: How One Acre Fund Exemplifies The Future Of Work

The emerging team-of-teams organizational model offers a way to organize people that aligns beautifully with the future of work, minimizing challenges that can arise from remote, dispersed, and digital work practices. One Acre Fund provides a stellar example of how to make the most of this model.
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January 20, 2021

A Better Resolution for the New Year: Set Attainable Goals

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed led BRAC to become one of the largest nonprofits in the world, in part by applying the science of goal setting. In this era of great challenge, we can all resolve to follow in his footsteps by working to set achievable goals that will make a real difference in our world.
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December 23, 2020

A Letter from Our Founders: Top 10 Themes of 2020

In their 2020 Founders’ Letter, Bob and Dottie King review key themes that reflect the work of King Philanthropies over the preceding year.
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