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Planning changes in the New Year? Don’t underestimate the fear. December 15, 2021 Emotional Intelligence

Of all the many mistakes I have made over my years in managing new projects one of the most recurrent has been “Discounting the Disruption”. I often mistakenly believed that every obstacle could be overcome. All we needed was focus, enthusiasm, commitment and perseverance.

Then I came across these three questions. Take a minute and answer them for yourself.

Do you present a compelling vision of the future and evangelize to your team?
Are you passionate and articulate, creating an ...

Can the 40th Rubik’s anniversary help you solve your innovative quandary? December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Association Insights, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Powered Performance No comments

On this 40th anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube I thought it appropriate to apply this commemorative celebration to our increasing organizational investments in innovation.

The biggest threat to nonprofits is not declining membership, meeting attendance or sponsorship. It is not limitations in volunteers, time or money, but a shortage of “Creative Democracy”.

According to Plato the process of being “ruled by a group” is a democracy...

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...

Social Media Minefield December 15, 2021 Emotional Intelligence No comments

To start this on the right foot I should disclose that I am an absolute advocate of Social Media. I think it is a great place to add value to your industry and receive invaluable feedback from your peers. I have met people through groups from across the planet whose opinions I honor and whose insights are irreplaceable. I have also belonged to groups that never get the idea that none of us are as smart as all of us. They are stuck on self centered blathering or inconsequential announcements.

Recycling the Same Old Issues? December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Association Insights, Emotional Intelligence, Green Solutions, Peer Powered Performance No comments

I am a recycling Neanderthal; I get confused about what goes where, do tops stay on, what kind of plastic is or isn’t recyclable, especially if there are bins or labels I may be unfamiliar with. Truth be told if I am in a hurry and can’t quickly decide (or don’t have my reading glasses) I give it my best guess and in they go. Reflecting on my sorting conundrum I realized this is exactly like the process nonprofit boards and staff go though.

The distribution of board/staff responsibilities ...