Unexpected things happen. An employee embezzles funds. A disgruntled staff member attacks another member. A volunteer sexually assaults a constituent. Such crises can threaten the operations, reputation and overall health and well-being of the organization. While the crisis itself is damaging enough, it can get worse when managed unwisely. The following are ten tips for managing an organizational crisis.
Read more5 Leadership Lessons from a Fool
“Burglar Enters Escape Room, Can’t Escape, Calls 911.” Yes, you read that right. A guy breaks into an escape room (the idea of an escape room is to, you know, ESCAPE!) and can’t find his way out, so he called 911 to recuse him. As leaders, we should always look for lessons in the things we read. Here are some of mine…
Read more“Bring Your Best to Work Day!” – 4 Things to Take to Work with You Every Day
There is “Bring Your Child to Work Day” and “Bring Your Dog to Work Day.” And there is even “Bring Your Parents to Work Day”! Really! But what it would be like if we had a “Bring Your Best to Work Day”? Here is what that day might look like…
Read moreAre You Toxic? 5 Types of Toxic People and How to Know If You Are One of Them
We all have to grapple with toxic people – from those who are extremely self-centered to those who always say no. Here are five of the most common toxic people you will likely experience or even become.
Read moreLeadership Quiz – How Healthy Is Your Leadership?
Leaders have the opportunity to influence others for good… or bad. How healthy is your leadership? Use this quiz to find out.
Read more5 Quotes worth Discussing as a Team
Sometimes, all you need is a unique perspective to jump start the process at hand. Here are five interesting concepts and quotes that I believe are worth discussing with your team.
Read moreWould Your Team Trust a Stranger Over You? Here are 6 Ways to Build Trust
According to a Harvard Business Review survey, 58% of employees would trust a stranger more than their own boss! Ouch! Here are the top six things leaders can do to change that perception and build trust.
Read moreLeaders and Managers: Is there REALLY a difference? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Quite often, people make it sound as if leaders are first class and managers are, well, somewhere quite a bit below that! In reality, leaders and managers have a lot in common, and sometimes the dichotomy is a bit exaggerated. However, there are a few things that do differentiate a leader from a manager. Not good versus bad, just different.
Read more5 Quotes to Inspire Innovation in Your Team
The innovation process of idea generation, idea evaluation, and idea implementation is critical to create momentum but can also create challenges. The following quotes are worth discussing with your team when considering the strategies, benefits, and challenges involved in the innovation process.
Read more5 Changes Nonprofit Boards Should Consider as They Move into the Future
Serving on a nonprofit board can be very rewarding. However, I have heard complaints about serving on boards far too often. Here are 5 changes many nonprofit boards should consider as they move into the future.
Read more4 Ways to Shape Your Organization’s Culture
“Corporate.” “Casual.” “Friendly.” “Excellent.” “Ruthless.” Every organization, department, board, and even family has a culture – a unique climate created by the values and beliefs of the leader. Here are four ways you can shape the culture of your team or organization.
Read more9 Things Nonprofits and Businesses Can Learn from Each Other [Infographic]
It's easy to assume that our way is the best way. But nonprofits and businesses can actually learn a lot from each other. Here are 9 important lessons.
Read moreWhat to Do When a Leader Stumbles
The recent news regarding the accusations against pastor Bill Hybels, founder of Willow Creek and Leadership Summit, and his subsequent resignation have caused me to think more about life and leadership. Here are a few of my personal thoughts regarding what I should do when a leader falls.
Read more7 Reasons Why Plans Fail
Planning for the future is essential to create growth and momentum - but there are practices that are more effective than others. Here are seven reasons why plans end up failing.
Read moreWhat Type of Leader Are You?
Your approach to leadership can create health or dysfunction, attract or repel good employees, and lead to effective outcomes or organizational failure. Here are six instinctive approaches to the way a leader leads. What type of leader are you?
Read more6 Tips to Avoid Leadership Burnout [Hint: Don’t Work Less]
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Many people attribute burnout to their jobs. But in reality, what is happening at work is only one contributor to stress and burnout. While stress is always going to be a part of life, there are ways to limit or avoid the negative effects of burnout. Here are 6 tips that can help.
Read more7 Ways to Become a Focused Leader [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Leaders who strive towards being a laser with a few focused priorities are able to have a greater impact than those who jump from one "good" thing to the next. The following infographic outlines 7 ways to become a focused leader.
Read more15 Disciplines that Will Strengthen Your EQ
I have watched many fail because they were bordering on clueless when it came to relating to others. Here are 15 practical suggestions each of us can use to strengthen our emotional and relational intelligence.
Read more6 Ways to Vaccinate Your Organization Against Dysfunction & Decline
We have vaccinations for the flu, pneumonia, shingles and a host of other health woes. Wouldn’t it be great if we could vaccinate our organizations against painful and sometimes deadly outcomes? Here are 6 actions to take to vaccinate your organization against decline.
Read moreIt Takes More Than Emotional Intelligence to Succeed
I have met plenty of men and women in leadership positions who are caring, thoughtful, sensitive to the needs of others, and are well liked by others, yet they are not succeeding in their leadership roles. Just possessing emotional intelligence is NOT ENOUGH! Here are 7 additional traits of successful leaders.
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