Managers Must Address Their Shortcomings
September 16, 2023
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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
Start With Your Conclusions
July 1, 2023
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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
Mentors
September 23, 2022
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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
Sometimes a Decision is a Good Decision — Until it’s no Longer a Good Decision
September 10, 2022
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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
Developing Managers
September 2, 2022
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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
Decisions Create Momentum
July 12, 2022
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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