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
What Makes a Business Book a Page Turner?
On August 1, I will go into hiding for a month, to bring my next book into the world. And while I am frantically wrapping up projects to be ready for that date, I am realizing my subconscious is already happily in writing mode. That became clear this morning, as I was reading a popular… Continue Reading