Tim McCarthy and the Business of Good

Incremental Gains

Jul 31, 2017 3:19:00 PM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Business & Entrepreneurship, Organizational & Operational Excellence

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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.

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Newsletter: Lesson 2: Why Build a Traditional Organization to do Non-traditional Work?

Jul 1, 2011 5:36:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Professional Growth and Development, Business & Entrepreneurship, Learning and Knowledge, Organizational & Operational Excellence

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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]

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Newsletter: Trials and Errors in Service to Others - The Secret to Life: Do One Thing Well

Jun 1, 2011 4:57:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Professional Growth and Development, Business & Entrepreneurship, Learning and Knowledge, Communication & Relationships, Organizational & Operational Excellence

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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.

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Newsletter: The Other Side of Our Story

Feb 15, 2011 7:51:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Professional Growth and Development, Business & Entrepreneurship, Organizational & Operational Excellence

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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]

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Newsletter: Decide Democratically, Implement Dictatorially

Feb 1, 2011 7:48:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Professional Growth and Development, Business & Entrepreneurship, Learning and Knowledge, Organizational & Operational Excellence

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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]

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Newsletter: Our Own Personal Brand

Jan 15, 2011 7:45:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Professional Growth and Development, Social Impact & Responsibility, Business & Entrepreneurship, Communication & Relationships

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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]

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Newsletter: Lending with a Long Umbilical Cord

Nov 1, 2010 8:26:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Professional Growth and Development, Business & Entrepreneurship

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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]

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Newsletter: You Can’t Please Everyone

Aug 1, 2010 7:34:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Business & Entrepreneurship, Organizational & Operational Excellence

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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]

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Newsletter: The Truth, Well Told

Jul 1, 2010 7:30:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Professional Growth and Development, Business & Entrepreneurship, Communication & Relationships

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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]

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Newsletter: Looking Before Leaping

Jun 1, 2010 7:20:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Monthly Newsletter, Business & Entrepreneurship, Organizational & Operational Excellence

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Great organizations depend on great research and all ideas can and should be tested before  being rolled out into the market. [more]

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