When It’s Time for Change, Don’t Start with the Staff
When a nonprofit struggles it’s usually not because the staff are weak. It’s more likely the result of inadequate leadership and poor planning. Most employees
Talk About Management When You’re Still Small
I have never believed that the skills required to successfully manage an organization are reserved for a special or chosen few. What is often lacking
Problem-Solving and the “Let’s Do” Attitude
The current dysfunction in the House of Representatives in Washington highlights the importance of effective decision-making and problem-solving. Nonprofits are constantly faced with making difficult
A New Year’s Resolution
As we approach our New Year’s celebrations, I’d like to suggest to you that an excellent New Year pledge is to improving your organization’s management
A Humble Approach to Giving
With the holiday season upon us, a time of joy and of sharing, this newsletter is specifically about donorship. It’s at this time of the
Great Leaders
Our society has promoted the idea that the great leader is special, perhaps born to lead, or requires the highest levels of academic training. Business