"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 [...]
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 [...]
In today's funding environment it is essential to focus your organization on delivering positive impact for specific customers. You can quickly create strategic focus by asking Peter Drucker's Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization.They are: 1. What is our mission? What is our mission as [...]