Talk with a nonprofit leader for any amount of time and you will likely hear them say, “It feels like we are building the bridge as we are crossing it.” The latest data backs this sentiment. This is particularly troubling in the sector with the third...
A post on our sister blog FundraisingCoach.com saying fundraising problems being leadership problems really hit a nerve. And it’s no wonder. We all know charities are facing increasing external pressures from the economy, government regulation, and the changing...
As leaders, we often have the vision to see glorious change. And we are often agile enough on our own to make the change. But as leaders, we’re not on it own. When we turn on a dime by making wholesale changes, we’re likely to leave team members in our...
Today I met with a voice coach. I figured, I take my car in for regular maintenance, so as a speaker and coach, I should get a check up on my voice. One of the things he recommended was watching this TED talk with Benjamin Zander. I just love Benjamin Zander. His...
In a recent blog post, Michael Hyatt says the one key ingredient in a team worth working for is infectious enthusiasm. He says that people with infectious enthusiasm: helps authentically motivate everyone around them find solutions for even seemingly insurmountable...
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