Originally, the title was going to say “Be Aspirational, Not Stupid,” but I decided not to be that harsh. I spend a lot of time encouraging people to be aspirational with vision and to set Almost Impossible Goals (read more here). But some people only hear part of the message. I also say that when you set a goal that has a 1% chance of succeeding, this means it has a 99% … [Read more...] about Be Aspirational, Not Foolish
Succession Preparation vs Planning
“We need a succession plan.” I hear this from CEOs and, more often, Board members who are concerned about CEO retirement or departure. While this is a healthy thing to think about, I suggest that you need “succession preparation” more than you need “succession planning.” In large corporations, succession planning is about identifying, developing, and evaluating potential … [Read more...] about Succession Preparation vs Planning
Set Your 2016 Goals Now!
Happy 2016! As is my annual tradition, I will start the new year out with a reminder of my advice from an article I wrote in The Washington Post a couple of years back: “Set Goals, Not Resolutions.” And also see my full article on The Power of Goals at this link. If it’s time for you to set those once-a-year resolutions that you know will fade by March, then this article … [Read more...] about Set Your 2016 Goals Now!
More Than Fundraising Needed
“We cannot fundraise our way out of government cutbacks!!! Board members whose organizations serve low income and disadvantaged populations must advocate for the clients they serve.” -Chuck Loring, BoardSource Senior Governance Associate & Senior Partner; Loring Sternberg, Associates Chuck Loring is an expert in Board Governance and Fundraising. He is a former … [Read more...] about More Than Fundraising Needed
Promoting Mission & Values
We know that mission, vision, and values are core to the identity of any organization. And I often tell leaders that one of their most important responsibilities is to keep these in the forefront of their coworkers minds. But how do you do that? Recently, Dr. Alex Triantis – our Dean at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland – had our … [Read more...] about Promoting Mission & Values