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Step 1 in Leadership Development: Know Yourself

Step 1 in Leadership Development: Know Yourself

by Tom Okarma | Jan 7, 2020 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership, Uncategorized

When we think Leadership Development, we often think of others first… But sometimes we over look a critical element — knowing ourselves… When I first became the CEO of an organization, I was very excited and confident. I knew what needed to be done...
Nonprofit Governance: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

Nonprofit Governance: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

by Tom Okarma | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Uncategorized

Why are some nonprofit agencies so successful, how do they run so smoothly, and how does the board and staff work so well together? It begins with mutual appreciation and respect for one another, as well as excellent communication within the agency. In addition, the...
Four Ways Board Training Can Help Your Nonprofit

Four Ways Board Training Can Help Your Nonprofit

by Tom Okarma | Oct 30, 2019 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership, Productivity, Strategic Planning, Uncategorized

Why do some boards demonstrate a culture of excellence year after year, while some seem to struggle with getting directors to show up for meetings or to make important decisions?  Why do some agencies have a waiting list of board candidates, while others (maybe yours)...
How to Fix Common Nonprofit Board Problems in Two Easy Steps

How to Fix Common Nonprofit Board Problems in Two Easy Steps

by Tom Okarma | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized

If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a hundred times. Nonprofit leaders often tell me, “Our board is weak” or, “My board just sits there and agrees with whatever I say and whatever I want to do.” Sadly, there are many CEO’s...
Running a Nonprofit: Are You Managing or Leading and What’s the Difference?

Running a Nonprofit: Are You Managing or Leading and What’s the Difference?

by Tom Okarma | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized

People perform at their best when leaders cast a compelling vision and provide everyone with enough leeway to pursue it. This is especially true in the nonprofit world. Many are motivated by an agency’s mission and their personal calling rather than annual...
5 Tips for Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Life

5 Tips for Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Life

by Tom Okarma | Mar 26, 2019 | Strategic Planning, Uncategorized

Every nonprofit agency has a strategic plan, somewhere. Maybe in a file cabinet, on a credenza, on its website, but they have one. It’s there, you just have to search it out. The problem is, you’d never know it by the way so many just keep doing the same...
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