Implementation

Managing in Turbulent Times

During these times of turbulence and uncertainty in Washington, and around the world, nonprofit leaders and nonprofit staff can feel buffeted by forces beyond their control.

Mentors

People often ask me about my mentors. I didn’t have a single mentor — I believe it’s not practical to attach yourself to just one role model or manager.

When People Look Outward, Look Inward

When I saw younger employees focused on building their resumés, my reaction was not to worry that they might be thinking of finding work elsewhere.

The Urge to Show Results

Sometimes, when a leader steps into a new role, they feel pressure to demonstrate that their work is making a tangible difference.

When Everything Is a Priority, Nothing Is a Priority

The problem is rarely a shortage of good ideas. It's more likely a shortage of discipline about which ideas to pursue.

Ancestral Land Returned... After 175 Years!

Last month, the Washoe Tribe purchased over 10,000 acres of ancestral land north of Lake Tahoe, California. It’s land they were pushed off during the California Gold Rush, 175 years ago. Now it’s thei