Author: Joshua Nussbaum
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10 Stanzas For 10 Years As An Airman
Josh, one of our writers, joined the Civil Air Patrol, the all-volunteer United States Air Force Auxiliary, 10 years ago today. He wrote this poem to commemorate his service. “I became an Airman 10 years ago today. Started out in Butler County, PA. My first mission was to Somerset, my boot broke and I didn’t…
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The CATS Of Effective Communication
Everybody knows that communication is either effective or ineffective, and there is no middle ground. Merriam-Webster defines “communication” in a handful of ways. Arguably, the most relevant ways are as follows: 1. A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior 2. Information conveyed 3. (when…
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What A Leader Wants, What A Leader Needs
One of my proudest accomplishments in my life is that I have volunteered faithfully with the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol. I volunteer as a career counselor and have been doing this for over nine years. We follow the Air Force’s curricula so we can advance. Civil Air Patrol has a Cadet program…
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6 A’s Of Effective Meetings
This is a simple explanation and template anyone can use to create, organize, and standardize effective meeting minutes. The sections are as follows: attendees, agenda, announcements, attachments, action items, and assembly. The order of the sections is interchangeable, and some may be left out depending on how your organization is managed, how detailed you wish…
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Why I Job-Hopped So Much In My 20s
I have been told that intelligent people have many interests and hobbies. When I was in college, I participated in hackathons, led the student government, rising to the rank of president, conducted a research study, completed three internships, and volunteered with several external organizations. These all gave me depth and experiences, which set me apart…