by Tom Okarma | Jun 2, 2015 | Blog, Leadership
Leaders deal with problems all the time. That’s why we get the big bucks, right? Every so often though, we’ll face a very challenging, complicated, and maybe a “touchy” problem. You know, the ones that eat away at you and consume your energy,...
by Tom Okarma | May 27, 2015 | Blog, Board Development, Featured
Have you ever been asked this question? Let’s say you know someone who is highly respected, has been engaged with your mission for some time, and has shown good judgment in the past. You may even be friends. You have a board seat opening up soon so you figure he/she...
by Tom Okarma | May 11, 2015 | Blog, Leadership
I talk to a lot of nonprofit leaders (Executive Directors and CEO’S) and it is interesting to me that so many are experiencing a variety of problems due in large part to the same issue–avoiding a tough conversation with someone–often, a director or...
by Tom Okarma | Apr 22, 2015 | Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Last week I led two workshops at CLA’s Annual Conference in Dallas and was one of the authors signing books in the book store. It was a “kick” and I am grateful to CLA for putting on this event and allowing me to be part of it. I spoke with a lot of...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
After leading a comprehensive process to identify and recruit new board members you found your best candidates and they agreed to join your board. You looked forward to working with them and six months ago you could not have been more excited as they were installed on...
