Losing a beloved family member is always hard, but it can also bring intense moments of joy as memories are shared and savored. When my father passed away this spring, I was comforted by dozens and dozens of stories of his warmth, generosity, and sense of humor. As expected, his church family, ham radio buddies, computer […]
Lean into Spring—Spring into Lean
Ah, spring! A great time for cleaning and breathing fresh air into your organization. Lean into your spring cleaning by applying the principles of lean manufacturing to your organization. Wait, what?!? How do manufacturing concepts apply to my world? Are you or your organization ever busy, busy, busy…without much positive result to show for it? […]
Ignorance is Not Bliss!
As a rule, if you are working in the nonprofit realm, you are not in it to make The Big Bucks. You are probably driven more by your heart for the mission of your organization and the satisfaction of working with good people to make a positive difference in the world. Terrific! That’s an admirable […]