Weekly inspiration for building your nonprofit leadership skills.
When it comes to boards, the idea of having a diverse set of people with varied backgrounds is a good one. When you’re only talking with people who know exactly what you know, and whom you value becau
READ MORE »Diversity, equity and inclusion are, rightly, much on leaders’ minds and in the press these days. It is concerning to me, though, that many people are treating DEI as though it is its own discipline.
READ MORE »Effective boards can be a great resource for nonprofits. But even very skilled businesspeople often fail to invest much time in structural issues at nonprofits. These nonprofit boards can end up fille
READ MORE »I always stress that a culture of respect and trust begins with a commitment to hiring excellent people, people who can own their work, both its successes and failures. Talented, motivated people will
READ MORE »You can learn about what’s really going on within your organization by “porpoising.” Think about a porpoise, repeatedly diving deep into the ocean and then rising to the surface, gathering information
READ MORE »The business world is full of contradictions. Today’s most effective companies must be both global and local. Product development must be fast and also low-defect. Companies must attain critical mass
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