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A Template For Importing Zotero Articles Into Obsidian (updated)

Leave a Comment / Obsidian, Zotero / By Ric Raftis

Introduction In a previous article and video, I explored importing Zotero papers into Obsidian using the Zotero integration plugin. However, with the introduction of properties in Obsidian, the front matter structure has changed. This article and accompanying video discusses these changes and their integration into an updated template, which is available for download. What are …

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How To Change Your Obsidian Color Palette And Theme For A More Personal Experience!

Leave a Comment / Obsidian / By Ric Raftis

Recently, I was asked about the layout of my Obsidian vault and its appearance, as it deviates from the norm. This will not be an exhaustive explanation of all tips and tricks for altering the look and feel of your Obsidian vault, but it should provide some insight into how to achieve this on your …

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The Path to Acceptance for Community Organisation Members

Leave a Comment / Community Leadership Media / By Ric Raftis

A short time ago, I wrote an article called Pet to Threat, where I discussed the acceptance of new members in community organisations. As a follow up to that article, we will now examine the path to acceptance through cultures within community organisations. Acceptance will be relevant to any new member, be they a volunteer …

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From Pet To Threat In Community Organisations

Leave a Comment / Community Leadership Media / By Ric Raftis

An article in Forbes speaks of the phenomenon known as “Pet to Threat” [1]. The article illustrates situations where women of colour, are recruited to organisations and treated well, but only for a short time. As their knowledge and stature grow, they begin to be regarded as a threat by the very same people who employed …

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Finding Your Core Values

Leave a Comment / Leadership / By Ric Raftis

Many things in life are fluid, but your core values generally remain the same throughout. That said, circumstances can change over time, and another value may rise into your core values list. Either way, core values are less changeable than goals, visions, and missions, whether personal or organisational [1]. The Importance of Self Awareness Self-awareness is …

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Community Leadership Sites

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The sites listed here contain information around community leadership. Website Description Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) The best-practice governance network for the members of Australian not-for-profit and government boards and committees, and the senior staff who work alongside them – providing ideas and advice for community leaders.Column 2. Membership is FREE and lots of …

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Community Leadership Media

Leave a Comment / Community Leadership Media / By Ric Raftis

There are quite a number of newsletters and podcasts around leadership. It is often a matter of picking the pieces out of them that can be applied in community. Title Type Detail Ben’s Bites AI Daily newsletter full of AI news and links to lots of new sites in list form. Great value. Link TED …

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Community Leadership Books

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Inspiring books to help you on your Community Leadership journey Book Author Summary Dare to Lead Brene Brown #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she’s …

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Community Leadership Applications and Software

Leave a Comment / Community Leadership Applications / By Ric Raftis

A list of useful apps and software in community leadership. If you know of any others, please let us know. App Name Type Details Gamma AI Slide Decks FREE & PaidInput your topic and some other information and the software generates a slide deck. You can generate AI images and edit the entire deck adding …

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Exploring AudioPen – An Exciting AI Transcription Tool

Leave a Comment / Artificial Intelligence / By Ric Raftis

Breaking News Edit 31 August 2023 Email received from AudioPen this morning that their lifetime licence offer will be withdrawn on 26th September 2023. Introduction Voice-to-text applications have been in existence for numerous years; however, their initial iterations faced significant challenges in generating accurate transcriptions and necessitated considerable user training. With the advent of artificial intelligence, these …

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