What makes an expert fundraiser? Psychologist K. Anders Ericsson coined the phrase “deliberate practice” to explain how people acquired expertise, and while there’s nuance in today’s science of expertise, the most inspirational takeaway from Ericsson’s work is that experts are ma…
As we begin a New Year, it’s a valuable time to reevaluate our fundraising programs and set ambitious yet attainable goals to inform our work over the next 12 months. As nonprofit leaders, we must have a forward-thinking vision for the future that drives our strategic priorities while buil…
It’s an outdated idea that a leader should adopt a fixed leadership style that’s agnostic to the specific context in which he or she is operating. A single approach to leadership is not going to meet the myriad of challenges that today’s leaders face. Thus, rather than perfecting a “…
Adaptability is one component in a constellation of interdependent leadership (and life) skills. Judaism, for example, has been adaptable. It has also remained rooted in significant ways so that it still makes sense to call it Judaism, 2,000 years of change later. While Adaptability is being…
The best leaders are acutely aware of the impact they have on people and recognize that leadership is about helping people become their very best. Leadership isn’t a job. Leadership is a responsibility. What makes a leader extraordinary? Here are the leadership lessons from the best boss …
