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YDN Creciente is Hiring – Part-Time Admin-Program Associate

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — December 3, 2024

Are you inspired by the power of strengths and relationships?  Do you believe that people who know their strengths and talents—and who feel connected to their peers and community–are amazing individuals who often lead and change the world?  Are you interested in joining a team of diverse people who have these beliefs and who support […]

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YDN is Hiring – Full Time Admin-Program Associate

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — December 3, 2024

Are you inspired by the power of strengths and relationships?  Do you believe that people who know their strengths and talents—and who feel connected to their peers and community–are amazing individuals who often lead and change the world?  Are you interested in joining a team of diverse people who have these beliefs and who support […]

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YDN is Hiring – Full-Time Facilitator – Trainer Position

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — November 21, 2024

Are you inspired by the power of strengths and relationships?  Do you believe that people who know their strengths and talents—and who feel connected to their peers and community–are amazing individuals who often lead and change the world?  Are you interested in joining a team of diverse people who have these beliefs and who support […]

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Trao Thao — November 10, 2024

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving forward.”

Tips & Tools

Icebreakers & Energizers

Curated by Trao Thao — November 10, 2024

If you’re looking for ways to create an engaging learning environment for your audience, I recommend checking out some of YDN’s favorite activities, including icebreakers, energizers, team-building exercises, and virtual meeting activities.

Ear Candy

Influencing the Mood and Flow

Curated by Trao Thao — November 10, 2024

From upbeat tracks that energize participants and set the tone for interactive activities to calming instrumentals that encourage deep reflection, we carefully select music for each segment of the session. Here’s a playlist we’ve enjoyed using, created by BeatTape on Spotify.

Praise Our Peeps

Sacramento Youth Center

Curated by Trao Thao — November 10, 2024

The Sacramento Youth Center (SYC) is making a real difference by providing safe, supportive programs that empower local youth with job readiness, mental health resources, and mentorship.

Geeking-Out

Why Facilitation Skills Are Important

Curated by Trao Thao — November 10, 2024

Effective facilitation is a vital skill that can elevate group performance and collaboration, regardless of the setting. For anyone interested in improving team collaboration and leading effective meetings, this article is a great resource.

Ear Candy

Schoolhouse Rock – I’m Just a Bill

Curated by Monica Blanco — October 15, 2024

This nostalgic song, I’m Just a Bill, was a part of a very popular Saturday morning educational cartoon series for children in the 1970’s titled Schoolhouse Rock.

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