As a Nonprofit CEO, I knew that our Board would be vital for our success. Here is a glimpse of the journey we took to build greatness in our board, starting eleven years ago when I stepped up to lead Higher Achievement. 1- Fearless Prioritization: To serve on Higher Achievement’s board of directors, we are fearless in requiring FULL commitment. Serving this mission must be … [Read more...] about Developing Your Board for Greatness
Leadership
Effective Empowerment of Your Team
Do you do the project yourself . . . or empower a team member? This is a classic dilemma for leaders. On one hand, you know how you would like the project to go. On the other, you will never maximize the impact of your team if you do not give them new assignments. Following are some guidelines to use to make your empowerment of team members actually work: *Prepare … [Read more...] about Effective Empowerment of Your Team
Your Addiction to Busyness
“We’re Lost, But We’re Making Good Time.” This is one of my favorite Mario Morino quotes. It exemplifies one of the bad things that can happen when an organization confuses “activity” with “achievement.” Our culture is partly to blame. Busyness has become a status symbol. In fact, recent research suggests that people who exert high effort are considered “morally … [Read more...] about Your Addiction to Busyness
Advance Your DEIB Efforts
Are people on your team feeling that they really belong? Many organizations are paying extra attention to their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts. However, recent research from Gallup shows that many Employees are not satisfied with the results. Following are some examples based on surveys of Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) and Employees of the … [Read more...] about Advance Your DEIB Efforts
Improve Your Coaching
“I’m Stuck.” These are words a leader will often hear from a direct report. You don’t want to micromanage, and you certainly don’t want to do the job for them. What do you do? Here are some questions you can ask to coach people through a challenge, while allowing them to maintain ownership of the issue. Not all of these questions are appropriate for every situation. … [Read more...] about Improve Your Coaching