Newsletter & Blog
Weekly inspiration for building your nonprofit leadership skills.
Diverse Boards Provide Diverse Perspectives
When it comes to boards, the idea of having a diverse set of people with varied backgrounds is a good one. When you’re only talking
Nonprofit Boards and Bad News
Some chief executives use board sessions to do a lot of cheerleading and pointing to all the accomplishments they’ve presided over at their nonprofit. Since
Structure + Processes + People = Culture
Support for diversity, equity and inclusion, based on the values of mutual trust and respect, is at the core of a strong and productive organizational
The Plate Spinner
When I was at Applied Materials we adopted an analogy for the tough job of being a manager. We called them “plate-spinners.” A plate-spinner is
Managers Must Address Their Shortcomings
It is human nature to emphasize what we do well and ignore or put off working on what does not come as naturally. A good
Developing Managers
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