Conflict – Does it Happen in Non-Profits?
Does Conflict Happen in Non-Profits? It does just as in any other business. But . . . it's supposed to be a group of people doing good in the community - shouldn't they all get along? People are...
View ArticleNon-Profits – What Makes a Difference on the Inside?
What Makes a Difference on the Inside in Non-profits ? Non-Profit Organizations Non-profits rarely engage in introspection. Conflicts, they think, are just something that happens. Often, they are...
View ArticleIs It Hard Being a Non-profit Board Member?
How Hard is it to be a Non-Profit Board Member? As in all activities in life, if you're not suited for the job, it will be hard. If you love it, then, being a board member in a non-profit will be an...
View ArticleKeep Your Mouth Shut in the Workplace Unless . . .
You Know It's Something Someone Else was Already Agreeing On Keep your mouth shut in the workplace unless you know that someone or everyone is in agreement. Why? Because if someone doesn't like what...
View ArticleDO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DESIRE and HOW IT FITS YOUR CAREER?
DO YOU? DOES YOUR CAREER REFLECT THAT DESIRE - YOUR ESSENCE? HOW DO YOU KNOW? That's how many people find themselves - not knowing their true essence. And, worse, they don't know how they would...
View ArticleAre You Killing Yourself? Every Day
Every Day You're Killing Yourself You may not acknowledge it. You may ignore it. You may refuse to accept it. You Are . . . . Because you let them do it to you . . . . The excuses: I'd rather have...
View ArticleAre You A Blue?
Are You A Blue? If you're not, dealing with a Blue can be quite challenging especially if you're a Green or an Orange. Everyone has some colour combination but one colour dominates each one of us....
View ArticleWHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SMALL BUSINESS AND SMALL NON-PROFITS?
NOT MUCH! The similarities between small business and non-profits are far greater than anyone realizes. Most people are quite surprised by the similarities. They are both businesses after all!...
View ArticleWHAT IS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR?
Define Executive Director . . . if you can Have you read some ads lately on job sites by non-profits wanting to hire executive directors? If you haven't, take a look. In my opinion, boards of...
View ArticleShould You Ever Change Your Budget?
Is Altering the Budget Responsible Financial Management? Board members often comment on an executive director's performance as poor because the executive director dared change certain items in an...
View ArticleDoes It Take Too Long to Explain the Project to an Independent Contractor?
Does the Time Taken to Work with an Independent Contractor Worth It? Many executive directors believe they must do the work that cannot be done by others in the organization. Often, executive...
View ArticleExecutive Directors and Stress
Executive Directors and Stress are Friendly Foes One of the greatest enemies of Executive Directors is stress but it can be friendly. Why? Because Stress is manageable through good organization...
View ArticleHE JUST SAID NO
Is No an Answer? Recently, an executive director responded to an email I had sent him letting him know about my services and products for non-profits. Having been an executive director for some time,...
View ArticleWhich Non-Profit Should You Give Your Money to?
Often, I'm asked: "Which non-profit should I support?" My answer: the non-profit which appeals to you and does the most good Here are some considerations: What interests you? What are you the...
View ArticleAre You A Blue?
Are You A Blue? If you're not, dealing with a Blue can be quite challenging especially if you're a Green or an Orange. Everyone has some colour combination but one colour dominates each one of us....
View ArticleWHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SMALL BUSINESS AND SMALL NON-PROFITS?
NOT MUCH! The similarities between small business and non-profits are far greater than anyone realizes. Most people are quite surprised by the similarities. They are both businesses after all!...
View ArticleWHAT IS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR?
Define Executive Director . . . if you can Have you read some ads lately on job sites by non-profits wanting to hire executive directors? If you haven't, take a look. In my opinion, boards of...
View ArticleShould You Ever Change Your Budget?
Is Altering the Budget Responsible Financial Management? Board members often comment on an executive director's performance as poor because the executive director dared change certain items in an...
View ArticleDoes It Take Too Long to Explain the Project to an Independent Contractor?
Does the Time Taken to Work with an Independent Contractor Worth It? Many executive directors believe they must do the work that cannot be done by others in the organization. Often, executive...
View ArticleExecutive Directors and Stress
Executive Directors and Stress are Friendly Foes One of the greatest enemies of Executive Directors is stress but it can be friendly. Why? Because Stress is manageable through good organization...
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