We all want to be the most effective ethical leaders that we can be. However, one thing that can hold us back is that . . . . . we are human. That’s right, admit it – you are. As humans, we are subject to cognitive biases as we make ethical decisions. Understanding these biases and watching out for them … Continue reading about Avoiding Ethical Traps
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The Power of Goals
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Strategy
Strategy Begets Fundraising
Of course you need more money. “No Money No Mission” is the theme of the graduate level Nonprofit Fundraising course that my colleague Dr. Bob … Continue reading about Strategy Begets Fundraising
Execution Beats Strategy?
While I preach and preach about the importance of having an excellent, coherent strategy I cannot deny the overwhelming importance of great … Continue reading about Execution Beats Strategy?
Leadership
A Constant State of Urgency
The leaders I talk with – whether they are in corporations, nonprofits, or government – tell me that most of their days are frenzied. They feel like they are in a “constant state of urgency” – going from one fire … Continue reading about A Constant State of Urgency
Developing Your Self-Awareness
Developing your self-awareness has long been thought of as a key to improving your leadership capability. Self-awareness is valuable because if you understand yourself extremely well then you can choose the … Continue reading about Developing Your Self-Awareness
Teamwork
Managing “C” Players
You’d like to ignore them or just resign yourself to the idea that there is nothing much you can do, but one of your important responsibilities as a leader/manager is to address the “C” players you have on your … Continue reading about Managing “C” Players
Healthy Team Debates
We know that “constructive conflict” is an important part of effective team decision making. If individuals within a team do not feel comfortable proposing alternative ideas to one another then the first idea … Continue reading about Healthy Team Debates