The big idea is elusive, at best, and can take years to develop. So, the best organizations develop a consistent pattern of small gains and progress while they’re looking for the big idea. This is the key to progress.
Author’s note: This is the second in a series of articles regarding the mistakes I’ve made in developing our foundation over these first 14 years. A friend recently sent me a book titled, “Success Always Begins With Failure”. I love that title and hope that my failures shared will give you some tips for your own giving journey. [more]
This is my first article for our new website. I intend to dedicate most of my first year of writing for the site to sharing what I’ve learned as I grow in service to others.
Starting a good business, just like living a good life, requires planning and discipline. I know because I struggled for many years to develop my company into a successful organization. [more]
Planning and implementing are different disciplines; good employers are not good listeners 24/7; a business year consists of three months of strategic planning and nine months of disciplined execution. [more]
Both you and your organization have a brand, whether intentional or not and developing that brand successfully is a good part of our time on earth. [more]
In lending, particularly to the un-bankable, disciplined due diligence is a critical success factor. Once loans are made, coaching and connecting regularly with the borrower assures their success and reduces your risk. [more]
The LeBron James’ debacle could have been easily avoided if he would not have tried to please everyone. That’s a good reminder for all of us, personally and professionally to avoid the same mistake. [more]
Often our organizations have a good story, we just don’t tell it well. By building a process for getting our target audience to hear the best about us, we can gain donors/customers. [more]
Great organizations depend on great research and all ideas can and should be tested before being rolled out into the market. [more]
