My dear friend, Athena Captain, posted this on her Facebook page, Athena’s Prospecting Secrets. I thought this was an appropriate theme for my first blog of December because it’s so true. Just because it’s December, don’t stop! In fact, increase your efforts a bit to make up for the distractions and the time off work…
Read MoreNonprofit leaders are tired!
If they tell you they’re not, they’re lying. In a recent blog post, Vu Le of Nonprofit AF states: “Quietly, nonprofit leaders are leaving their posts. And most of us ED/CEOs swear off ever doing it again. And younger folks, it seems, are increasingly reluctant to take up the mantle. Who the hell can blame…
Read MoreSocial Media for People Who Hate Social Media
I talk to lots of entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofit CEO’s, coaches, consultants, etc. who are overwhelmed by the thought of managing social media for their business. They think it takes too much time, that they can’t be “authentic,” some have had problems with stalkers and are afraid to use social media to promote their…
Read MoreI Don’t Have Enough Time!
We’ve all said it but is it true? I think what we really mean is how can I better manage my time? From my experience, nonprofit CEO’s are especially time strapped, especially those who lead smaller nonprofits with few or no support staff. The CEO wears many hats and performs multiple jobs: office management, human…
Read MoreThree Things Nonprofit CEOs Want
When it comes to Boards, the problems range from lack of knowledge of what a board does or is supposed to do to they’re either too involved or not involved enough. Most board members really do want to do what’s best for the organization, they just don’t know what to do or how to do…
Read MoreCherry Pie & Streams in the Desert
I know this because He’s done it with me, over, and over again. Each, and every time, He has met me in my brokenness and restored me with love, given me hope, new dreams, and a new vision. He has bound up my wounded heart and spirit, healed those places that were gaping, bleeding holes…
Read MoreHello! I’m Laura and I’m bossy.
The problem was that try as I might, I couldn’t change. Eventually I learned that this is who I am. This is how I’m hard wired. This is how God made me. My DISC style is DC. That means that I’m task oriented, direct, focused, and I make things happen. I take risks but usually…
Read MoreOvercome Anxiety & Fear
4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again, I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to…
Read MoreCan a Nonprofit CEO Benefit from a Mastermind Group?
So, what is a mastermind group and how does it work? It’s very simple, a group of people meet regularly to work on challenges and problems together. It can be a very powerful tool in a CEO’s toolbox because it combines the talent, energy, and brain power of like-minded individuals. Mastermind groups offer a combination…
Read MoreWhat the heck is a vision board and why do I need one?
Why do you need a vision board? Well, maybe you don’t, but if you’ve had limited or no success with achieving your goals, especially the big, hairy, audacious, scary ones, then maybe you should give a vision board a try. Brian Tracy says, “An average person with average talent, ambition and education, can outstrip the…
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