Business Planning, Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
In John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address, he said: “The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are...
Business Planning, Grow, Human Resources, Lead, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
Happy Valentine’s Week! Since the nonprofit sector is in a hiring frenzy, we decided to share our hints on hiring employees, online dating-style. The best dating apps connect people looking for long-term relationships and match them based on compatibility. In making a...
Business Planning, Business Planning, Communicate, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
One of my favorite days of the year is Super Bowl Sunday. The big game is not the only reason the day is interesting – the commercials are always a highlight. In my college courses, my students and I analyze Super Bowl commercials to find both good and bad examples of...
Business Planning, Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, one thing is certain: both teams will try hard, but one team will win and one team will lose. In fact, Tom Brady, who has been in more Super Bowls than any other player, won seven times but lost three times. Recently, he...
Annual Traditions, Business Planning, Grow, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, Top 5 Annual List
With so much negativity swirling around us, it is easy to let it color our view of the world. But as I told my students in our wrap-up class last week, we have a choice. If we let them in, negative news and interactions can convince us that the world cannot be...
Business Planning, Grow, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
Like many of you, I grew up watching Oprah – both the “Oprah Winfrey Show” and now “Super Soul Sundays.” Oprah just has a way of connecting with both her guests and her audience to find out the “truth” behind any topic. While the job of a talk show host may seem far...