"If the rate of change on the outside exceeds the rate of change on the inside, the end is near." -- Jack Welch With this insight, Jack Welch defines an important strategic challenge for every organization operating today, including nonprofits. The pace of change is fast and accelerating. If we [...]
There is no single, standard definition of health equity. The definition offered in this article might provide a starting point for your effort. The same article references other definitions as well, so it is a good resource for understanding the scope of possibilities. After months of research, reflection, and consultation [...]
These are trying times for all of us, and positive leadership is key for supporting the people around us. On this page we provide a quick list of positive practices for leading in trying times, all from respected sources. We invite you to scan this resource and apply the [...]
Think of a positive organizational culture as one in which people are equipped and empowered to be their best. Research shows that organizations with a positive culture are more likely to be high performing organizations that demonstrate positive impact and effective management over time. Here are 21 signs of [...]
There is an old saying the 'culture eats strategy for lunch.' This saying is backed by many research studies indicating that organizational culture can have a powerful influence on strategy execution and organizational performance. The implication for nonprofits is that organizational culture is a key determinant of mission [...]
The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey was first published in 2006 and updated in 2018. The update is timely because personal trust is gaining value as a personal and organizational asset. In a nutshell, in a world of increasing uncertainty and accelerating change, trust wins. Covey outlines [...]
Empathy is a positive leadership skill that is fundamental for creating positive organizations. In this video the folks from Cleveland Clinic provide a '5-minute clinic' on the transforming power of empathy - for individuals, organizations, and communities.
Blue Ocean Strategy is a transformational concept that was introduced by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne through a 2004 article in Harvard Business Review; in two books titled Blue Ocean Strategy and Blue Ocean Shift; and through the Blue Ocean Strategy website. Elements of Blue Ocean Strategy have been [...]
Mindset by Carol Dweck is a classic that spotlights a fundamental but often overlooked reality: mindset matters for professional performance. Not only does mindset matter, it may be the trait that matters most for professionals who operate in today's complex environment where change is a constant and learning is necessary for [...]
The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner is a widely acknowledged classic that might be the most evidence-based leadership book in the world. The foundation of the book is the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® Model (as also described on their website). The five practices are: 1.Model [...]