Revisiting DEI in Turbulent Times
Recent events have caused some people to question the value of DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion. My fundamental belief in the value of DEI to the nonprofit community has not wavered. DEI isn’t ju
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Succession Issues
At the start of a new year, a time of change, I think about how organizations can best tackle leadership transitions. When it is time for a top executive to leave, succession issues become pervasive w
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Problem-Solving and the “Let’s Do” Attitude
2023 wasn’t an easy year for nonprofits; it wasn’t an easy year for the world. And 2024 is off to a rocky start. In the midst of uncertainty, I often turn my attention to solving immediate problems, t
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The Larger Goal of Doing Good
Success and financial independence are tremendous motivators in life. But as we celebrate the holidays, I like to remind my friends and colleagues that you can do well and at the same time pursue the
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Number One or Two—Or Not at All
Experienced leaders understand that if an organization cannot be number one or two in its “market” then it should evolve elsewhere. A nonprofit should be one of the leading organizations in its define
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Mission Statements Reinforce Organizational Values
Sometimes people roll their eyes at mission statements and strategic rollout events with slogans and banners. It’s possible to overdo it, but it’s also important to reinforce and repeat fundamental or
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