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Hubs and Spokes

I’ve been thinking a lot about the challenges of decentralized decision-making. Here’s one aspect. Most start-up organizations, including new nonprofits, resemble a wheel with a hub (the founders and

The Gig Economy: Helping Nonprofits Do the Whole Job

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen significant growth in the gig economy. It's having a major impact on how American businesses operate. The gig economy can be beneficial for both parties. Compan

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

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