by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 31, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors, Organizational Leadership
Being a good leader means taking care of your team. Especially making sure they have the training they need to be able to do their job well. But that often results in neglecting yourself. I loved this observation from Dawn Cogan in her recent testimonial video about...
by Concord Leadership Group Contributor | Oct 22, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors, Guest Post
This post was contributed by Kyle Payton, General Manager at ThriftCart. In crowded marketplaces, sustainable business practices stand out and win: 89% of consumers worldwide report changing their shopping habits to be more eco-friendly. 65% of consumers are more...
by Concord Leadership Group Contributor | Oct 16, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors, Guest Post
This post was contributed by Jennifer Alleva, Chief Executive Officer at Your Part-Time Controller, LLC. While developing programming, building donor relationships, and working with beneficiaries is the heart of what your nonprofit does, you must also complete the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 25, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors
I’m loving playing with the AI tools. And today’s experiment blew my mind. Thanks to encouragement from Joanna Penn, I just tested Google’s NotebookLM and it’s “conversational podcast” tool. I simply uploaded a copy of The Surprising Gift...
by Concord Leadership Group Contributor | Jul 29, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors
This post was contributed by Andy Howell, CEO of Uncommon Giving. At your company, you have an assortment of people with varying skills, perspectives, and motivations. So, how do you unite these diverse individuals into a collective force that drives growth, yields...
by Concord Leadership Group Contributor | May 27, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors, Guest Post
This guest post is from Stephanie Sparks, Director of Content Marketing & Social at Employ, Inc. Everyone knows how important fundraising and donor retention are for your nonprofit’s success, but you might be overlooking another crucial detail: your team. As the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 26, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors
Leading is challenging. Especially because it exposes you to seeing all the things you have no clear answer for. So we often try to force ourself into someone else’s leadership mold. That’s the magic of Quadrant 3: the doubt we hear could continue showing...
by Emily J. Pitman | Apr 24, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors
2024 has been a season of creation and discovery. I’ve had some amazing wins and some confusing misses. Using Tetris to describe the year, I’ve made some really incredible fits, but the simple blocks haven’t lined up in the way I expected. Not “lost,” just...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 10, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors
Are you a leader finding it hard to get your team excited about a change? This simple swap can help. The simple swap? As a leader, you’re likely excited about the change. So you’re probably talking about all the change and what it will bring. This may be...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 9, 2024 | CEO/Executive Directors, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
Are you feeling fatigued? Inexplicably tired? Did you realize that “keeping your options open” can be draining you? Leadership coach Kim Nicol did a great post on LinkedIn. She starts the post with: One of the most exhausting things is delaying making a...
