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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Staff Reports at Board Meetings: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Like you, I’ve observed and endured my share of staff reports at board meetings. They fit into three categories, but I’ll start with the ...
Thursday, September 8, 2016

4 Tips When Board Members Dip Into Operational Areas

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If your board members are never tempted to dip into operational areas—please nominate them today for the “Board Member Hall of Fame!” I...
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

10 Organizational Dangers—Caution If You Check 3 or More

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Here’s a quick gut-check for your next board meeting. According to Ted Engstrom (1916-2006), who retired as president of World Vision ...
Wednesday, August 24, 2016

10 Mistakes to Avoid at Your Next Board Retreat: Part 2

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In my last blog, I noted that BoardSource has just released a jam-packed treasure chest of ideas and insight, Board Book Essentials: ...
Thursday, August 4, 2016

10 Mistakes to Avoid at Your Next Board Retreat: Part 1

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BoardSource has just released a jam-packed treasure chest of ideas and insights, Board Book Essentials: Checklists + Infographics + Topi...
Friday, July 29, 2016

The Widow’s Mite Is NOT the Gold Standard of Giving!

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Last year I wrote two blogs on “10 Fundraising Mistakes That Are Easy to Fix” with a follow-up post on “Board Giving and the Generosity C...
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Before You Get Your Point Across—Listen!

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Of the four social styles gathered around your boardroom table (Drivers, Analyticals, Amiables and Expressives), at least two of the styl...