At the end of the day no matter how impressive and far-reaching certain systems become, all worthwhile enterprises seeking success are human systems that require leadership and management. The basic n
READ MORE »The Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) is offering a 2-hour online workshop based on my Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector, on August 24th. CEN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based
READ MORE »Last week I talked about group communication and about presentations. Let’s consider meetings more broadly: Make sure no one leaves a meeting without making decisions on every recommendation. If there
READ MORE »The most frequent request I get from readers of Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector is “more.” How can I learn more? How can I increase my understanding of the principles in the book? How can I sh
READ MORE »Books on organizational success often focus on leadership. Others seem to focus solely on management. But effectively running an organization demands both leadership and management. They are closely a
READ MORE »My friend Henry E. (Hank) Riggs worked in Silicon Valley in the 1960s, and then, in 1974, became a professor of engineering at Stanford University. In 1983, Hank took on the challenge of overseeing al
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