One motivated volunteer is worth 10 that aren’t. People volunteer for personal reasons, not organizational reasons. — If you work in the nonprofit sector, you might want to read that again. — Successful… Continue reading
Build on, don’t sit on. The danger in success is trying to protect it rather than expand it. The feeling that you’ve arrived kills progress. Success should fuel your passions rather than protect… Continue reading
Are there negative people in your office? Not everyone who seems negative is. Perhaps they have a high need to succeed. Questions that seem negative are attempts to figure out if the “preferred… Continue reading
Many do what they do for their family. They work hard and sacrifice because their family needs them. That’s a good reason. Others do what they do for the cause. They pour their… Continue reading
During a recent conversation with a high-potential, I listed three organizational opportunities. I began with the one I most wanted done. After briefly explaining the opportunities, I asked if he connected with any.… Continue reading
Leading, by default, creates accountability. Deadlines, projects, problems, meetings, and deliverables naturally create leadership accountability. What about personal accountability? I’ve never been held accountable for personal habits. Sure, I’ve been corrected many times,… Continue reading