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Ten Actionable Ideas for Applying 77 Reading Recommendations December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Association Insights, Diagnostics, Emotional Intelligence, Green Solutions, Peer Powered Performance, Spirit at Work, Topics, Training No comments

We become like what we think about most.

I don’t know when first learned that idea but it has shaped the path of my adult life for more than 30 years. These are a sampling of books, articles and authors. Some new, some old. I would categorize them into four areas. Business, Neuroscience, Psychology and Spirit. Their priority depends on where you are on your own personal path.

Here are ten actionable ideas for finding the perfect resource for you.

Find a resource that resonates with you and stick with it.
Don’t read it, or li...

Hiding Behind Hierarchy December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Association Insights, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Powered Performance No comments

This article is part of group conversation involving several dozen contributors in the Step into the Spotlight LinkedIn group. I like the group be case the members have the audacity to engage. It is not cacophony of communication but a community for thoughtful conversation. This portion applies to nonprofits but the debate could be applied to everything from corporations to countries.

The simple debate is culture before transparency or transparency before culture...

How do you measure performance? December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Association Insights, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Powered Performance No comments

One portion of our business is responsible for managing, consulting and providing support for nonprofits. We have been doing this for 16 years. The roles titles and responsibilities change depending on the evolutionary state of the client.

Those we “work for” follow the old management systems of supervisor and subordinate.

Those we “work with” understand the de-energizing design of hierarchy and create an environment where all contributions are valued equally...

On-Target On-boarding December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Green Solutions, Peer Powered Performance, Training

I originally wrote this for training seasonal employees but I also believe it applies to any nonprofit attempting to on-board a new board member, volunteer or staff. I would now use a digital flash system but the purpose and approach is the same. First it is important to know for a fact that those who say they understand governance also believe they fully comprehend quantum physics. They may really know their stuff but it is better to test first and rather than regret later.

One of the most...

The Real Cost of Leadership Lost December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Association Insights, Astonishing Service, Customer Service, Emotional Intelligence, Green Solutions, Peer Powered Performance No comments

There have been a gazillion articles, studies, examples and illustrations but none seem to so succinctly cover a few of the more poignant priorities. If I am to honestly take stock of my twenty plus years as a manager I was, based on today’s standards, particularly pathetic. That is not to say that I was all that sharp at the time but my point is that we live in an entirely different culture...