
Looking for Balance
As we look for the best leaders in any given executive search, our attention is always drawn to appropriate balance. The great leader is both goal-oriented and sensitive. He doesn't shy away from hard decisions, nor does he function only when others approve of his decision.
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Creating Boards that Actually Govern
These days, finding an organizational board that actually governs can be as rare as finding a needle in a haystack. In our mismanaged culture, it may seem that the chances of serving on an effective board are extremely low.
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Emergent Innovation in Nonprofit Organizations
Every modern organization confronts the necessity of change. Whether forced by the current global economic downturn, increased competition, a declining historical organizational model, technological shifts ...
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Avoiding Five Fatal Flaws of Christian Fundraising
Last year I attended a workshop during which Dr. Paul Schervish of The Center on Wealth and Philanthropy reported, "We are in the midst of the largest wealth transfer in the history of the world."
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12 Steps to Forming a Charitable Organization
America's nonprofit organizations are often referred to as the independent sector, the voluntary sector, or the third sector of U.S. society. As a CPA and former practitioner ...
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The Strategic Puzzle
Mission statements. Core values. Vision statements. Strategic plans. While these terms and others have been the subject of many books and endless internal debates, confusion and frustration still reign.
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Confessions of a Busyness Addict
My life was in jeopardy, but most days it was easy to ignore the danger, as I was constantly being refueled by the approval of others. Plus, the warning signs came slowly; however, the results were nonetheless lethal.
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Accurate Self-Perception
Have you ever looked at a picture of yourself and been surprised by what you see? Have you ever been sure a woman wearing low-slung pants didn't see a true reflection ...
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An Overview of the United States Copyright Law
What Is A Copyright?
A copyright is the legal right to control specific uses of art, books, music, motion pictures, videotapes, ...
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Christian Excellence
Editor's Note: The systems we build in Christian organizations need to reflect excellence. Here are ...
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Why Business Models Matter
The Lord hasn't called most of us to do a brand new business model. Our organizations are usually doing many things right. But often something ...
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A Letter to Future Leaders
Over a decade ago, Leighton Ford gave a charge to a new generation of young leaders. His words carry great wisdom and relevance for leaders today. CLA appreciates his permission ...
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