One Surprising Reason Your Nonprofit Struggles to Grow
I regularly speak with nonprofit leaders who wonder why their nonprofit struggles to grow. They have a great theory of change, clear intended impact, enthusiastic donors, but … something is wrong. Here are a few quotes from some of these leaders. I’ve disguised their...
One Obvious Secret to Retaining High Performers
Recently, I received an incredibly strong message about retaining high performers. The message came from Jennifer, a former store manager at a national women’s clothing chain. Jennifer is outgoing, incredibly gifted at making customers feel comfortable, and was...
5 Ways to Stay Focused When Everything Is Important
How to Stay Focused on What Matters Most How do you stay focused when everything feels so important? “Mark, What’s your M.I.T.?” Mark pushed back from his desk. “That’s a great question. I’ve so much flying at me…” He sighed. “I don’t have a clue.” Mark’s calendar...
One Awful (but Common) Leadership Practice and What To Do Instead
“Don’t bring me a problem without a solution.” It’s nearly a leadership cliché: You’ve probably been on the receiving end of a harried manager barking these words at you. You may even have said them yourself. I’ve delivered many keynote programs and workshops where...
