Culture

Tone at the Top

A board’s responsibility — whether at a nonprofit or a for-profit company — includes overseeing a healthy internal culture. While your board may have limited exposure to your establishment’s day-to-da

Focus on Your Local Community

At Applied Materials we were pioneers in recognizing the importance of companies paying attention to the communities in which they operate. We always kept a local focus and made sure we acknowledged o

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

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

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

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