Excellent Managers are not Born
Excellent managers develop by learning to understand their environment, make timely decisions, collaborate ethically, and build structures grounded in respect and trust.
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Weekly inspiration for building your nonprofit leadership skills.
The World on Fire
The world is facing an extraordinary wildfire season. Here are three nonprofits supporting the wildland and volunteer firefighters protecting our communities.
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Delegation Requires More Than Good Intentions
Delegation only builds a capable organization when leaders resist taking work back and give their people the clarity, coaching, and trust to carry it through.
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Letting the Perfect Be the Enemy of the Good
Decisions have to be made without perfect information. Seeking solid information matters, but waiting for perfection wastes time and costs opportunities.
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Succession Issues
Having moved on from multiple organizations and endeavors, I often think about how organizations can best tackle leadership transitions.
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The Bell Cow
A couple of years ago I was the guest speaker at a small nonprofit event. I was asked a challenging question by Sarita Kohli, who is President & CEO of AACI
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