

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...


Sales Success Secrets
Whether you’re working for a nonprofit or a for-profit business, revenue is key. Although many development officers (fundraisers) will...


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...


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...


Transition
There has been an increase in nonprofit executive transitions. Succession planning is of utmost importance for nonprofits to have a...


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...


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...


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...


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...


Socially Responsible
Investopedia.com defines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): “Corporate initiative to assess and take responsibility for the company's...