This post is from our Applied Wisdom team member, Kathleen King. Nonprofit executive Teresa Chapman teaches a course on Organizational Development and Change and has found a way to bring Applied Wisdo
READ MORE »Culture matters. It’s a core organizational asset for nonprofits. The role of leadership is to build a strong organizational culture based on a nonprofit’s purpose, mission, vision, and values. You wa
READ MORE »At the end of June 1986, nearly 40 years ago, I sent a letter to the staff of Applied Materials, where I served as president. I’d like to quote from that letter. I think it still has relevance today,
READ MORE »Readers of my newsletter and of my books know all too well that my cornerstone saying and belief is that respecting and trusting your people is the foundation of all good management. The character of
READ MORE »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 are just as savvy as any management consu
READ MORE »When coaching nonprofit managers I consistently emphasize the same core management principles. This constant repetition is deliberate. If you’ve read Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector and follow
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