- Apr 13, 2015
Whatever Happened to Integrity?
Thirty years ago, I was a banker. It was a very different time then. Banks and bankers had a reputation for being honest and truthful. ...
- Apr 1, 2015
Elevator Speech Moments Do Happen
Until 14 years ago, I didn’t believe elevator speech moments really happened. I changed my mind in 2001. A long-time business associate...
- Mar 2, 2015
Sales Success Secrets
Whether you’re working for a nonprofit or a for-profit business, revenue is key. Although many development officers (fundraisers) will...
- Jan 7, 2015
Are You Professional?
I am amazed at how so many people are ineffective in their job. Some are in their current position because of the Peter Principle which...
- Dec 4, 2014
How Your Brain Works at Work
For years we’ve heard the same mantra. Employees who are successful multi-task. Over the years, I believe that I been successful as a...
- Oct 28, 2014
Transition
There has been an increase in nonprofit executive transitions. Succession planning is of utmost importance for nonprofits to have a...
- Oct 15, 2014
Service in Our Country
Today, the U.S. is a service economy. Statistics prove it. Seventy-one percent (71%) of the U.S. economy is consumer spending. You’d...
- Oct 8, 2014
Awareness Isn’t Enough
I’m writing on a topic that has been a “pet peeve” of mine for many years. It’s an issue that is being discussed more and more these...
- Oct 1, 2014
Are You Engaged?
In a past blog, I’ve written about employee loyalty: Employee Loyalty…It’s Management’s Responsibility There’s a direct correlation...
- Sep 15, 2014
12 Questions Job Seekers Should Ask—and Nonprofits Should Be Able to Answer
I like this article by Carol Weisman so much that I want to post it here verbatim. Whether you are seeking a job at at nonprofit as a...