Is Your Board Looking in the Mirror?

Is Your Board Looking in the Mirror?

Part 1 of a 3-part Series… When was the last time your board reflected on its own performance? For many of you, this answer may likely be “never” or “not in a while.” You’re not alone. Nonprofit boards are often the first to hold staff teams accountable for...
Decision Fatigue is a Real Thing

Decision Fatigue is a Real Thing

Recently I was introduced to a new restaurant and after a long work week, I arrived to find an 8-page menu. While the novelty of so many choices sounded lovely, the reality was much different. I stared at the endless sea of options blankly and crankily, complete brain...

Cultivate Curiosity

Remember this cute little guy?  He was so curious, always discovering new things for us to learn about… and sometimes getting into trouble. Curiosity is almost always the beginning of new things… inventions, art, and so on. Someone asked: what if …? Benjamin Franklin...
Your Advisory Whatchamacallit

Your Advisory Whatchamacallit

You are at a board meeting when someone brings up the idea— “Let’s set up an Advisory Board!” Crickets. Did a pin just drop? “We can put all of our misfits on this so we don’t have to have the tough conversations.” While this last part may be an exaggeration, it’s...