Mar 2, 2014 | Board Chair, Nonprofit alliances |
When their executive resigned, the board of a family counseling nonprofit decided to seek a leader (and enhance its mission) through a merger. They found a strong partner with an admired CEO. The board chairs and board members from both agencies, with the CEO, engaged in negotiations for nine months. Though expectedly challenging at times, all had gone well. The legal agreements were approved and ready to sign. I remember it was a Wednesday, and the Negotiations’ Committee had just had its celebratory lunch the prior week. Then, the call came I will never forget.
Feb 17, 2014 | Leadership Development, Personal Development |
While in the gym this morning (inspired by the Olympics!), I took a break from reading—looking up to distract myself from how hard the last five minutes of my elliptical workout was feeling. I noticed the staff person at the reception desk was standing at the end of the counter looking down, doing something with his phone that was holding his full attention. After a few minutes more, something happened that changed the dynamics completely!
Feb 3, 2014 | Board development |
I learned recently that two nonprofit boards I have experience with each decided to terminate their executive directors. One decision was the result of a long cycle of feedback, evaluation, and more feedback. This I understood. The second termination was a total surprise—even a shock. This news caused me to wonder: Do executive director performance evaluations negate “at will” policies?
Jan 19, 2014 | Leadership Development, Personal Development |
You can’t increase the amount of time available to you. But you can increase the energy you have to do the things you need and want to do! Research tells us that increased energy means increased productivity. And sources for your energy are not just physical. There are several practices that are easy to do and you can begin increasing your energy right away.
Jan 5, 2014 | Leadership Development, Personal Development |
Where are you going this year? Do you have a destination that excites you in mind? What will working on the journey require of you? More time? Being an effective nonprofit leader can take a lot of time. Time is the one thing you cannot grow or expand. Not news to you I am sure. This is the time of year when you may be thinking about goals – maybe even dreams! Maybe you’re thinking: writing down goals (read: not more New Year’s resolutions!) doesn’t work for me. I don’t have time to think about it, let alone create a plan for myself! Well, I have some good news for you!
