Managing in Turbulent Times
During these times of turbulence and uncertainty in Washington, and around the world, nonprofit leaders and nonprofit staff can feel buffeted by forces beyond their control.
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Weekly inspiration for building your nonprofit leadership skills.
Mentors
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 role model or manager.
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When People Look Outward, Look Inward
When I saw younger employees focused on building their resumés, my reaction was not to worry that they might be thinking of finding work elsewhere.
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The Urge to Show Results
Sometimes, when a leader steps into a new role, they feel pressure to demonstrate that their work is making a tangible difference.
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When Everything Is a Priority, Nothing Is a Priority
The problem is rarely a shortage of good ideas. It's more likely a shortage of discipline about which ideas to pursue.
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Applied Wisdom Comes to Chicago's West Side
LaShone Kelly organized a half-day leadership workshop for fifteen high school students, demonstrating a novel application of Applied Wisdom principles.
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