Month: June 2012
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Nonprofit leadership traits
In doing their hiring processes, most boards focus on what skills they want their Executive Director to have. In my experience, it’s equally if not more important to identify the…
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Tips for being innovative
Lots of groups say they value innovation. But it’s harder to say that than to do it. If you want to encourage out-of-the-box thinking in your organization, here are some…
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Don’t take board relationships for granted
It’s easy for Executive Directors to take their board for granted when it comes to their time. You already get their input at board meetings and through formal processes. They…
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Some opening thoughts on leadership
I expect this to be the first of many blog entries on leadership. I’ve been thinking about leadership as I’ve surveyed the landscape of organizations with whom I’ve worked or…