“Being a nonprofit executive is the loneliest job in the world.” I hear this phrase often as I talk with CEOs and Executive Directors. It’s a common refrain. Recently an ED told me, “I hear people say this is a lonely job, but I don’t feel that way at all!” I...
***ESTIMATED READING TIME: about 5 minutes*** Would you agree with the following statement? “Nonprofit Executives should avoid jumping to conclusions.” Seems pretty reasonable, doesn’t it? We know “knee-jerk” reactions are bad. We know we should carefully...
***ESTIMATED READING TIME: about 5 minutes*** Recently I’ve been practicing juggling. I’ve always wanted to know how to juggle. I tried it a few years ago, but I didn’t have a system for practicing… and gave up. My wife bought me juggling balls for Christmas and...
I feel like I’m hearing a lot about Grit these days.My wife had a workplace retreat recently with a guest speaker talking about how we need Grit. It is a theme at one of my children’s schools this year.I’m hearing about it on podcasts I listen to. I heard it used to...
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference.–Serenity Prayer“So, I have something to tell you,” the voice said on the other line. It was my assistant. She was...
