Delegation is not for the faint of heart, and certainly not for the non-trusting, the controller, the “my way or the highway” type of leader. The definition of delegation is: “A person authorized to act for others, a representative.” As organization leaders, it is a tool that is often a bit dusty and rusty at […]
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The Right Tools for the Job
Imagine for a moment that you are an auto mechanic. You have been recently hired by a nice, busy, repair shop. You show up for your first day of work and find you have a full schedule of vehicles to work on. Life is good. It’s going to be a busy day. You have no […]
How The Words You Use Are Negatively Affecting Your Board Retreat
To retreat means to pull back, withdraw, retire, fall back, giveaway, give up ground, beat a hasty retreat. Is this the direction we want our troops – our volunteers and leaders – to follow us in? Picture a seasoned leader approaching the enemy, getting closer to the goal. Suddenly he comes to a halt, turns […]
How To Create Magnetic Messages That Resonate
Association and chamber executives are always aiming to improve their organizations’ profiles and reputations. Here’s one opportunity that many organizations ignore: Devoting conscious effort toward crafting magnetic messages can result in good play in the press, influence with policymakers, and retention of members. You’re in a better position to attain your goals if you develop […]
Is Your Event Truly Accessible?
How does an event planner spend her weekends? By helping other organizations plan events of course! For the past few years, I have been on a volunteer committee for a nonprofit called the Street Vendor Project. I work specifically on their annual fundraiser/competition, the Vendy Awards. The Vendy Awards is a wonderful community event that […]
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