What are you afraid of? If your response is, “I’m not afraid of anything!” then you might need to pause and do some self-reflection. You’re likely either ignoring or avoiding your fears. It’s okay, though. You’re not alone–lots of people wear false armor to try...
People generally agree that defining culture is critically important in nearly all organizations. This includes nonprofits, for-profits, PTAs, 4-H Clubs, etc. Scott Young spoke at length about culture on the podcast. But I think I’ve found an instance where it...
“How would you spend a windfall?” The voice on the phone was an old friend. We hadn’t spoken in years. “I heard you were doing consulting,” she continued. “So you’re an expert now?” I laughed. “I wouldn’t say I’m an expert. But, yes, people do tell me they appreciate...
Tomorrow is April Fool’s Day. In that spirit, I thought I would share one of my favorite stories of being an Executive Director. The following story was first told to me by my friend and mentor John Durel. A check of the internet reveals it’s been around for awhile...
“There’s so much to do. Sometimes I feel like I’m sinking in quicksand.” This is a common refrain I hear from nonprofit executives. I felt it myself when I was an Executive Director. At the beginning of every day, you look across a sea of possibilities that is...
