Leadership vs. Management
Books on corporate success often focus on leadership. Others focus solely on management. But effectively running an organization demands both leadership and management. They are closely aligned, but t
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Weekly inspiration for building your nonprofit leadership skills.
Bad News is Good News Revisited
Last week I shared the idea that bad news can be good news within your organization. Let’s look more closely at what that means. My full saying (my Morganism) is: Good news is no news. No news is bad
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Bad News is Good News if You Do Something About It
Nonprofits are in the business of tackling tough challenges — addressing poverty, improving education, and protecting the planet. The passionate, smart, and good-hearted people who work in the sector
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Book It and Ship It
Last week I looked at the cost of perfect information. Most people over-analyze challenges and opportunities, trying to uncover the “perfect” information that they think will reveal the best choice. I
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The Rule of Three For Hiring
When I worked in business management I developed a “Rule of Three” for success in hiring new staff. I’ve found that it’s just as effective for nonprofits. Here’s how it works…. It should be a priority
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The Cost of Perfect Information
I’ve talked before about the importance of making timely decisions. Of course, making good decisions, timed right, is a tough challenge for every manager. But most people over-analyze opportunities, t
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