“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...
“Being a nonprofit executive is the loneliest job in the world.” I hear this phrase often as I talk with CEOs and Executive Directors. It’s a common refrain. Recently an ED told me, “I hear people say this is a lonely job, but I don’t feel that way at all!” I...
***ESTIMATED READING TIME: about 5 minutes*** Would you agree with the following statement? “Nonprofit Executives should avoid jumping to conclusions.” Seems pretty reasonable, doesn’t it? We know “knee-jerk” reactions are bad. We know we should carefully...
I feel like I’m hearing a lot about Grit these days.My wife had a workplace retreat recently with a guest speaker talking about how we need Grit. It is a theme at one of my children’s schools this year.I’m hearing about it on podcasts I listen to. I heard it used to...
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference.–Serenity Prayer“So, I have something to tell you,” the voice said on the other line. It was my assistant. She was...
“What’s for lunch today?” The question came from the Executive Assistant at the organization I was doing some consulting for. She had happened upon me grabbing my lunch out of the communal fridge in the break room. “Salad,” I replied. “Didn’t you have salad last time...
