Like many organizations, Girl Scouts of the USA is challenged when integrating multiple generations into cohesive, effective teams. Perhaps the most challenging to reach are the millennials, who want hands-on learning participation. The Girl Scouts used gr Girl Scouting operates through a network of 850,000 adult volunteers who are supported by approximately 8,000 staff members distributed throughout 112 councils and a national headquarters. Together, this network covers every ZIP code in the United States and includes adults from ages 19 to 90. She can be reached at editor@CLOmedia.com MORE >>

Having trouble viewing this video? Click here to watch on YouTube. With the end of 2012 rapidly approaching, many people are tackling the daunting-yet-rewarding project of holiday cards. And if you’re like me, you will procrastinate until sending cards out to be delivered on time is nothing short of a miracle. Which is why I was inspired by Jeanette Holtman of Minneapolis, Minn. who decided to change her approach to her annual holiday tradition. Meet the Holtmans. Nearing the end of 2011, Jeanette Holtman found herself with little time to pull together her annual holiday letter. Making a Video. MORE >>

Identifying and developing leadership talent is a critical challenge for organizations, yet traditional leadership development programs are often ineffective. Leadership is an active process; learning to lead should be as well. That’s where Executive Challenge comes in. Executive Challenge is Enspire’s simulation-based leadership development program designed to build business strategy, communication, and teamwork skills in a competitive marketplace. Enspire worked with Houndstooth to create this new trailer to serve as an introduction to the simulation program. MORE >>

There is nothing more exciting than creating a great blog and wanting people to read/respond to it. But sometimes it can come off a little desperate. “Hey! wrote a new blog!” ” “Download our new super cool… thing!” ” Check out this episode of Teachable Moments for some funny Do’s and Don’ts for social media. MORE >>

Here are some of the observations and insights that were shared  via social media  during the past week. Paul Getty:  ”In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.” ” via @kanta_sharma. BetaLeadership – “Most CEOs of the world at some point long ago delegated disciplined practice and learning – and thus became relatively dumb.” ” @BetaLeadership – “In the long run, every company has EXACTLY the people it deserves. Period.” ” Ivan Illich: “Most learning is not the result of instruction. MORE >>