The Best Book I Read This Past Year
Useless meetings? I have had my share. Bet you have too. Well, over a recent break, I discovered the antidote with a hat tip from a friend and colleague.
10 Ways Boards Screw Up Leadership Transitions
I spoke to a board chair once who oversaw a search for a new E.D. when the current one left after a strong tenure. The hire was kind of a disaster….
3 Easy Holiday Gift Ideas for Nonprofit Staff
I have 3 holiday gift ideas. Inexpensive, meaningful, and easy. You can pull off within a week. AND not expensive to ship if your team is virtual.
How to Handle Criticism of Your Organization
Today, I want to help you think about how to handle criticism without anger or defensiveness so that it doesn’t blow up into a full-blown crisis.
The Best Nonprofit Career Advice I Ever Got
It turns out I have a pretty mixed track record when it comes to giving career advice. A story for another day. But you know who gives the best career advice? My wife. And the advice she once gave me is a perfect example…
The 8 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Leaders
Here are 8 habits that all great nonprofit leaders have in common. Habit 4? Ask really good questions…
The 5 Pillars of a Thriving Nonprofit
Leading a nonprofit can feel completely overwhelming. It helps to have a clear roadmap. Here are the 5 pillars that every thriving nonprofit focuses on.
The Move from Corporate to Nonprofit
You have made a transition to nonprofit leadership. It’s quite different here. Here are some tips.
7 Ways to Avoid Burnout
I know I should take better care of myself. That I will be more effective if I am not running on fumes, but I can’t get my head to execute. Sound familiar?
10 Creative Ideas for Nonprofit Staff Retreats
Staff retreats are really important. They’re a chance to step away from your regular day-to-day stuff and focus on the bigger picture. The best retreats bring some creativity into the mix. So if you’re looking for some creative ideas for your next staff retreat, well, I’m here to help.
A Foolproof Way to Get Board Members to Open Their Rolodex (Free Template)
“Can you look through your contacts and identify folks you will talk to about our organization? We need names.” Why is this such a difficult question for board members? Here’s a way to get your board to share contacts.
Nobody Warned Me About the “Executive Director 20”!
Ever hear of the “Freshman 15”? You know, the 1st year of college when you put on 15 pounds due to pizza, beer, and stress? Did you know there’s an “ED 20”?