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First Assistant

It’s useful to think of yourself as “first assistant to” your direct reports. You want people at every level to understand the organization’s goals and objectives and make decisions that align with th

The “Let’s Do” Attitude

Everyone running an organization, a department, or a team must accept responsibility for also managing less-glamorous duties, such as the implementation of strategy through planning, budgeting, organi

Participating on Nonprofit Boards

A board’s responsibility includes the oversight of a healthy internal culture. When board members behave courteously and respectfully toward each other and towards management, they set an example for

Leadership vs. Management

Books on organizational success often focus on leadership. Others seem to focus solely on management. But effectively running an organization demands both leadership and management. They are closely a

18 Fundraising Truisms

My friend Henry E. (Hank) Riggs worked in Silicon Valley in the 1960s, and then, in 1974, became a professor of engineering at Stanford University. In 1983, Hank took on the challenge of overseeing al

Decisions Create Momentum

I’ve talked before about the cost of perfect information. People who become overly focused on obtaining perfect information before making decisions often waste time and miss out on opportunities. For

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