People often ask me about my mentors. I didn’t have a single mentor — I believe it’s not practical to attach yourself to just one

With shifting social and economic cycles, things happen unexpectedly that can help or hurt an organization. I’ve talked in the past about “facing the elevator

As your nonprofit grows, the demands within your sector and the dynamics of the larger world change and you have to stay on top of

A decision accomplishes nothing except creating momentum in a particular direction. Deciding to get married, for example, does not create a long and happy marriage

Diversity, equity and inclusion are, rightly, much on leaders’ minds and in the press these days. It is concerning to me, though, that many people are

There are some people who value success but don’t care whether they receive praise or validation from others. They can work fine on a team

When you’re trying to communicate something important to a group, begin at the end, by stating your conclusions and recommendations. Then get into the whys

Make sure no one leaves a meeting without making decisions on every recommendation. If there’s still concern or confusion, schedule a second meeting as soon