Implementation

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

Getting the Dailies

Many unproductive attitudes can infect a company that does not pay close attention to its culture and values, both daily, and for the long term. I’ve always made a point of challenging staff to connec

Your Partner's Success

When you are engaged in an effort that demands collaboration, you must treat your partner’s issues as paramount and do everything you can to resolve friction and help your partner succeed. You cannot

Nonprofit Collaboration — A Success Story

The Sierra Nevada is the longest, unbroken mountain range in North America, a 400-mile-long expanse of granite peaks, deep forests, and sparkling lakes. Last weekend my wife Becky and I had the pleasu

Collaborate Successfully

When I review my proudest achievements, both in business and in the nonprofit sector, collaboration with partners was almost always part of a successful outcome. A lot of senior executives talk about

Problem-Solving and the “Let’s Do” Attitude

The never-ending dysfunction in Washington highlights the importance of effective problem-solving. Nonprofits are constantly faced with making difficult decisions toward solving a range of problems. H