Your organization probably does not have a Strategy. Based on my consulting experience and research, I have found that what many organizations call their “strategy” is a glorified To Do List. Here is how you can turn your To Do List into a Strategy. Hopefully you have a Vision for your organization – an idea of what you want it to look like, ideally, in the future. If … [Read more...] about Strategy, SWOTs, & To Do Lists
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Speak Truth to Power
If things are going on at work that you think are just not right, what do you do? Your three choices are essentially: Speak Up, Keep Quiet, or Leave the organization. A lot of this comes down to your Values and to your Personal Situation. If the situation is egregious and strongly violates your values, then you may feel you have no choice but to Speak Up. If you find … [Read more...] about Speak Truth to Power
Inspire Aspirational Giving from Donors
How do you inspire a donor to make a transformational gift? Find out what inspires them, from their heart. And you might start with making sure you are clear on what inspires you and your organization. Here are a couple of activities that you can do at an upcoming staff meeting or Board meeting. Ask: “What would the world look like if we were accomplishing our … [Read more...] about Inspire Aspirational Giving from Donors
Envision Your Ideal Future
There is still time to set your intentions for 2022. Whatever new and special activities that you have in mind for 2022, I suggest that you establish them as a part of a Vision you have for your future. Imagine your “ideal life.” If you could really have it any way you wanted, what would your life be like? Start with a clean sheet of paper and dream big. Here are some … [Read more...] about Envision Your Ideal Future
Your Field of Dreams
The 1989 film, Field of Dreams, inspired many people and was nominated for Best Picture of the Year. A number of people I know still call it their favorite movie ever. Recently, the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees played a game on the original “field of dreams” in Iowa that was quite nostalgic for those of us who loved the movie (and it was the most watched regular … [Read more...] about Your Field of Dreams