10 Common Mistakes Boards Make When Hiring a New Executive Director
As you read this, there are two things to keep in mind. 1) Great boards often screw up a leadership transition. 2) Mediocre boards always do.
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….
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.
Your Board is NOT the Enemy!
You hate your board, really? I get it. But I need to be honest, I’m kind of over folks complaining about their boards.
A Simple Way to Conduct an Executive Director Performance Review (Free Template)
Are you a board member and you don’t know where to begin? I offer you a recipe for an effective, and very simple Executive Director performance review.
How to Conduct Your Executive Director’s Annual Review
Why do so many nonprofit boards fall down on one of their biggest single responsibilities? The annual performance review of their Executive Director.
It’s Time for You to Do SOMETHING!
Make a list of friends and family. Consider causes they are engaged in. Get involved. Write a check. But that’s just the start…
The Move from Corporate to Nonprofit
You have made a transition to nonprofit leadership. It’s quite different here. Here are some tips.