Learning to Lead for Impact
leadership insight from Tom Okarma
the latest and greatest…
Shaping the Organization’s Future
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...
Thinking Small
Sometimes the worst thing that can happen to an organization is growth. Now, growth can be a good thing-in fact a very good thing- when your talking about professionalism, donor contribution levels,...
Why Most Small Organizations Fail
I recently reread an excellent book written in 1995 and was struck by the timelessness of its subject matter. And, with the holidays approaching I thought it would serve as a terrific gift for...
One Hour Plan for Growth
No one can deny that planning is critical to success. While I personally thrive in an organizational culture of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking, eventually, if you want to get things done,...
Failing Boards-Part 2
Following up on my recent post about how boards fail, here are more thoughts on how boards can fall short of their responsibilities. Again, let me have your thoughts on these... Allowing personal...
Why Boards Fail-Practices That Failing Boards Do Very Well
With a tip of the hat to a certain late night TV talk-show host, I have been thinking about what makes a board “good” or “bad” and have come up with a top twenty list that covers a lot of ground. I...
leadership
Got Talent?
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...
Danger in the iPass Lane
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...
Just in Time Recognition
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, but they do...
Shaping the Organization’s Future
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...
Expenses vs Investments
Sometimes, leaders fall into a trap and get these two concepts confused, especially when their budget is tight…like these days. Simply stated, expenses represent dollars that go out the door with little or no return. Investments, however, bring about change and...
What’s your plan? You do have one, don’t you?
I think there is a lot to say about the Law of Attraction, which can loosely be defined as “like attracting like”. I found that simple definition on the Internet so you know it has to be true. Anyway, I seem to be attracting a lot of organizations lately that suffer...
board development
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
strategic planning
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
everything…
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.