Mario Morino is at it again – making contributions to the improvement of the performance of nonprofits across the sector. His earlier contributions have included sponsoring the creation of the Organization Capacity Assessment Tool (check this blog for more) and then in 2011 it was writing the important book, Leap of Reason (see this blog for more). Now he has led a group of … [Read more...] about Seven Habits of High Performing Nonprofits
Leadership
What Keeps You Awake at Night?
*How do we cut costs? *How can we raise more money? *Who should we hire (or let go)? These are likely candidates to keep you awake at night. But if you are a senior leader for a nonprofit then I am going to add another one to your list. I know. You are welcome. I’m not encouraging more sleepless nights, but I am encouraging you to work on something unless you are sure … [Read more...] about What Keeps You Awake at Night?
Add “Nothing” to Your Calendar
My last blog told you to shorten your “to do” list. And now I am suggesting that you add “nothing” to your calendar??? Originally this blog was going to be called “The Importance of Reflection, ” but I decided the new title might get your attention better. Here is what I am specifically suggesting: *Block thirty minutes of time now for doing nothing each day. I don’t mean … [Read more...] about Add “Nothing” to Your Calendar
Focus Your “To Do” List
You have way too much to do – and your “to do” list probably reflects that. Here are a few tips to provide some FOCUS to that “to do” list. First, ask yourself “What is the most important thing for me to focus on during the next three months?” Then write that in CAPS at the top of your “to do” list every day. This will help make sure that you are focusing on at least one … [Read more...] about Focus Your “To Do” List
Implementing Almost Impossible Goals
The implementation of traditional Attainable goals is straightforward. By definition, you figure out how you are going to accomplish the goal while you are setting it. Usually this means that there has been a certain process you have been using in the past that you are making some incremental improvements to. Based on your projections of how well those improvements are … [Read more...] about Implementing Almost Impossible Goals