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Fundraising Tips For Managers
“There is an old adage that people give money to people they like. Yes, they want to support the good work of an organization, but if they are not comfortable with the leaders and the vision of the group, they are less likely to make a major gift.”
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What If There Is No One To Delegate To?
It is easy to say that managers should delegate projects to other staff members. But what if there is no one else available?
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Working in a Government or University Setting
… it’s complicated (and if the institution is dysfunctional) you can easily learn the wrong lessons.”
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Your First Day On The Job
Where do you start? Your first day on the job will be hectic. How do you begin setting a good impression. Here are some ideas.
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Tips For Being On Time
I’m meticulous about not missing meetings. Someone once told me that ‘your calendar is a proxy for your priorities.’ If I commit to meeting you, I will be there.
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Even Tiger Woods Had A Coach
Since I launched this new venture, I’ve had several conversations with individuals who want to be better managers, but other than learning from their own mistakes, they are unclear about where or how to start.
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Why Bother With Performance Evaluations?
No organization should conduct performance reviews if they have no meaningful outcome.
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Leaders Learn To Listen
By listening, you will learn about things that you couldn’t know. Front line workers have a unique perspective. Plus, by engaging your staff in an open discussion, you will get more buy-in on the outcome of the discussion.
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Thanks for the Kind Words
In the first few weeks since I launched this blog and my consulting business, I’ve received many kind words. It is deeply appreciated.
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Making Faster and Better Decisions
Making smart decisions can be difficult but quality internal discussions and strategic planning can help.
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Managing In Times Of Trauma
When tragedy strikes your organization, your MBA won’t help you unless you rely on your instincts as a leader as well as a compassionate human being.
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Why I Won’t Ever “Retire”
I decided that what I wanted to use the knowledge I gained by making my own mistakes to help the next generation of leaders in public media – and in other non-profits – prepare for the tasks they face
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