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Many leaders tell me they want a more balanced life. What exactly does that mean? Balance, of course, means different things to different people, so taking some time to uncover what balance means to you is a valuable exercise. To help with your exploration is a handy tool called the Wheel of Life, which you can […]
My Thanksgiving list is long, but today I’m sharing just these few items: Good health Great friends Many rich blessings from a gracious God A loving family Unexpected opportunities A rich heritage Living in the USA And you Thank you for being part of my life. My story is more complete because of you. I […]
Here is a fact about boards — they can’t raise money. A board can pass motions and deliberate in meetings, but as an entity, the board can’t raise money. Board members, on the other hand, can and should be a part of the fundraising process. Members can do lots of things for the benefit of […]
Here is a fact about boards — they can’t raise money. A board can pass motions and deliberate in meetings, but as an entity, the board can’t raise money. Board members, on the other hand, can and should be a part of the fundraising process. Members can do lots of things for the benefit of […]
Just last week the CEO of a dynamic charitable organization worried . . . “We don’t know if we’re going to make payroll in December!” How about you? Do you find yourself scrambling at year end just to make THIS year’s fundraising budget? Then, if you DO reach the goal, do you breathe a sigh […]
“We’ll see what happens in the next election. Talk to me after November.” “It’s probably best if we wait until the spring. I’m just not sure what will happen before then.” Maybe you’ve gotten responses like these during conversations with donors or perhaps when your team comes together to plan your next steps. These are […]
“an imaginary mischievous sprite regarded as responsible for an unexplained problem or fault” “a small imaginary creature that is blamed when something does not work properly” These words describe a gremlin. A gremlin is also that little voice in your head saying, “I can’t do this, who do I think I am?” or “I’m not […]
Most of the time we think about energy as our “get up and go”. Or maybe we look at energy in terms of the number of calories we need to go about our daily business or to exercise without hitting the wall. But, there is another way to look at energy: What is your level […]
Recently, my son, Aaron, published his newest book Volunteer Leadership Training: For Youth Ministry. As is our custom when a member achieves their goal, our family celebrated with Aaron on his big accomplishment. Marva and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see Aaron share his wisdom with the world. It isn’t difficult for me to […]
As the new school year kicks off across the country this month, I have spent some time reflecting on my teaching experience. One student in particular stands out to me for many reasons. Her name was Mary Ruth Miller. When I joined the faculty at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in the mid 1970s, Mary Ruth Miller […]