Monthly Archives: September 2007

Executive Director Evaluation (and Evaluating Everything Else You Do!)

“We are about to evaluate our Executive Director. What should we ask him?” Ah, one of my favorite questions in the whole world! Or here – one of my favorite meeting scenarios: “Joe, you were going to get hold of Mr. Smith last week to move the project forward. What’s the status of the project?”… Continue Reading

11 Ways to Focus on Ends over Means

Last week I talked about (ok, ranted about) the misguided emphasis we place on means over ends. And because ends are where our aspirations and passions lie, and means are where our fears lie, I thought it would be helpful to have 11 Ways we can focus on what matters most – the end result… Continue Reading

I Only Hurt You Because I Love You

Oh goodie – another one from the files of I Swear I’m Not Making This Up! Headline in my local paper: Ranks of Hunters Show Signs of Sharp Decline According to the Associated Press story, “Hunters remain a powerful force in American Society, as evidenced by the presidential candidates who routinely pay them homage, but… Continue Reading