by Tom Okarma | Feb 8, 2011 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Remember early in your career, just before it really took off, and before you had made a name for yourself? You probably were in some lower-level position just doing what you were told as best you could, and trying hard to be a good team player. Then, one day your...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 30, 2011 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
In a previous work life I had the privilege of getting to know and learn from a world class consultant-Dr. Ram Charan. His specialty is leadership and strategy and he consults with many of the most recognized companies in the United States. He has written many books...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 24, 2011 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
Do you have iPass in your state? It is an electronic system to automatically pay tolls on a highway as you zip through the tollgates without stopping…without even thinking. Hold that thought. I don’t know about your nonprofit organization, but the ones I see have been...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 6, 2011 | Blog, Leadership
It is pretty obvious, but still bears mentioning, how important it is to recognize and celebrate your employees’ desired behavior whenever you see it demonstrated, and then, to reward it appropriately and publicly. The rewards don’t have to be expensive,...
by Tom Okarma | Dec 17, 2010 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Have you ever had to rebuild a department, ministry, or an entire organization or church? Did you wrestle with how much to structure the process versus letting others handle it? We did. One of our departments had gone through a tough period. An ego-driven leader had...
