Monthly Archives: July 2009
Practice “Good News Friday”
A simple, contagious habit to engage your board and lift up your staff. Continue reading
Posted in Executive Directors, Leadership Tips, Nonprofits
Tagged best practice, nonprofit, organizational culture
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Meetings, Conferences, and Roundtables
A significant part of an Executive Director’s job is “going to meetings.” Their absence from the office can leave those remaining wondering just what the ED does for a living. It’s not as glamorous as others might think… Continue reading
Posted in Executive Directors, Nonprofits
Tagged Community Relations, Executive Directors, Nonprofits
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“No Bad News Friday” Policy
Executive Directors deserve their weekends, too! This seemingly simple strategy encourages other staff to manage their information better and save the ED unnecessary weekend worries. Continue reading
Reflections from a Recovering Executive Director — Intro
I have found a refreshing liberation since leaving the role of Executive Director of a community nonprofit in the Fall of 2008. Continue reading
Posted in Executive Directors, Nonprofits
Tagged Change, Executive Directors, Nonprofits, Retirement
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