Giving Boards What They Need to Lead

What does a board need in order to lead? No, I’m not talking about what boards are supposed to DO. Leading is not about “doing” but about “being” and “thinking.” What do board members need in order to BE leaders? This is not just an academic question for us, as we are right now in… Continue Reading

Community Organizations as the Place of Shared Dreams

This summer, I’ve been sharing some favorites from the interview program I do for the Chronicle of Philanthropy – “Making Change.” This week, though, instead of reaching into the archives for a favorite, I’m sharing one that is already becoming a favorite – and it just aired last week! John Stansfield’s life has been one… Continue Reading

Summer of Change – Tom Kelly

Another summer Monday, another great interview! This summer, I’ve been sharing some favorites from the interview program I do for the Chronicle of Philanthropy – “Making Change.”  And given all the brilliant minds I’ve interviewed, finding favorites isn’t easy! Starting last week, I began a 6-week race to start and finish the first draft of… Continue Reading