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.
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.
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…
Here are 8 habits that all great nonprofit leaders have in common. Habit 4? Ask really good questions…
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.
You have made a transition to nonprofit leadership. It’s quite different here. Here are some tips.
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?
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.
“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.
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”?
Think about your last board retreat. You’ve invested all this time and money. Your board members gave up a Friday night and full day on Saturday. And yet, just months later, they can barely even remember the agenda, much less any outcomes. Wow. This is NOT OK! Here’s how to do a whole lot better.
Most boards are dysfunctional because board members don’t know any better. They don’t know what ‘functional” looks like. Here’s a simple board assessment tool you can use to help you figure out how to fix the dysfunction.
Congrats! Your nonprofit is ready to make its first development hire. Who exactly should you be looking for? My downloadable job description should help.