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Court Sense and the Changing Seasons

Just as seasons change, nonprofit leaders must develop the court sense to anticipate shifts and adapt their strategies accordingly.

Who's Got the Monkey?

Last week I considered the difference between an organizational culture characterized by accountability, versus one characterized by a victim mindset. In an accountable culture, employees are comforta

Accountability vs. Victims

When things aren’t going well there is a tendency for staff to personalize their anxiety and frustration and create “villains” and “victims.” This is an extremely important distinction and it’s not si

Don’t Be Afraid to Have a Plan B

I like to remind people of what I call “The Cost of Perfect Information.” Time is wasted and opportunities are lost when people become fixated on having perfect information, rather than appreciating t

Getting the Dailies

Many unproductive attitudes can infect a company that does not pay close attention to its culture and values, both daily, and for the long term. I’ve always made a point of challenging staff to connec

The Tone at the Top

Nonprofit boards have many responsibilities. Top among these is overseeing a healthy internal culture within the organization. While a board may have limited exposure to day-to-day operations, it need

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