by Tom Okarma | Aug 19, 2015 | Blog, Featured, Leadership
Most of us (nonprofit leaders) have either taken courses or read a lot about the basic meat and potatoes leadership skills we need to effectively do our job. I’m talking about strategic planning and goal setting, budgeting, communication, the solicitation of major...
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 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...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 15, 2015 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
When I became involved with nonprofits—starting with volunteering, then board service, and finally board chair—I thought it would be an easy transition from my previous business leadership roles. I have been a small business owner and the president and CEO of an...
