Culture

Less is the Key to Success

Robert I. Sutton, a professor of management science and engineering at Stanford University published a recent article in the Wall Street Journal titled “Why Bosses Should Ask Employees to Do Less—Not

When It’s Time for Change, Don’t Start with the Staff

When a nonprofit struggles it’s usually not because the staff are weak. It’s more likely the result of inadequate leadership and poor planning. Most employees are just as savvy as any management consu

A Humble Approach to Giving

With the holiday season upon us, a time of joy and of sharing, this newsletter is specifically about donorship. It’s at this time of the year that I often reflect on the enormous efforts and the treme

Great Leaders

Our society has promoted the idea that the great leader is special, perhaps born to lead, or requires the highest levels of academic training. Business books and magazines often focus on dramatic exam

Shared Experience

With Thanksgiving less than a week away I’m thinking about community, the community that your nonprofit serves, but also the community within your organization. The Covid crisis isolated board members

Mission Statements Reinforce Organizational Values

Here are a few mission statements from prominent nonprofit organizations: The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Make a Wish America: Toge