--- title: Tim McCarthy & BGF | Blog | Organizational & Operational Excellence description: Organizational & Operational Excellence | This site is solely intended to share my learning in business and engaged philanthropy with like-minded people. Ideally, I will continue to build up my audience through readership and speaking gigs but since I've been writing and speaking for 30 years now, my real intention is just to share my journey. --- [![Main-Logo-01-1](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Main-Logo-01-1.png?width=250&height=43&name=Main-Logo-01-1.png "Main-Logo-01-1")](https://www.thebusinessofgood.org) # Tim McCarthy and the Business of Good [![](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/hubfs/02-2026%20Are%20You%20Trying%20Artificial%20Intelligence%20(AI)%20Tools.png) ](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/are-you-trying-artificial-intelligence-ai-tools) ## [Are You Trying Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools?](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/are-you-trying-artificial-intelligence-ai-tools) ** Feb 3, 2026 10:51:54 AM / by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Business & Entrepreneurship](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/business-entrepreneurship), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/are-you-trying-artificial-intelligence-ai-tools#comments-listing) *** *** [Read More **](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/are-you-trying-artificial-intelligence-ai-tools) [![](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/bowls-1341427_1920-1.jpg) ](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-incremental-gains) ## [Incremental Gains](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-incremental-gains) ** Jul 31, 2017 3:19:00 PM / by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Business & Entrepreneurship](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/business-entrepreneurship), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-incremental-gains#comments-listing) 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. [Read More **](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-incremental-gains) ## [Newsletter: Lesson 2: Why Build a Traditional Organization to do Non-traditional Work?](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-lesson-2-why-build-a-traditional-organization-to-do-non-traditional-work) ** Jul 1, 2011 5:36:00 AM / by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Professional Growth and Development](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/professional-growth-and-development), [Business & Entrepreneurship](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/business-entrepreneurship), [Learning and Knowledge](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/learning-and-knowledge), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-lesson-2-why-build-a-traditional-organization-to-do-non-traditional-work#comments-listing) *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] [Read More **](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-lesson-2-why-build-a-traditional-organization-to-do-non-traditional-work) ## [Newsletter: Trials and Errors in Service to Others - The Secret to Life: Do One Thing Well](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/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](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Professional Growth and Development](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/professional-growth-and-development), [Business & Entrepreneurship](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/business-entrepreneurship), [Learning and Knowledge](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/learning-and-knowledge), [Communication & Relationships](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/communication-relationships), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-trials-and-errors-in-service-to-others-the-secret-to-life-do-one-thing-well#comments-listing) 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. [Read More **](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-trials-and-errors-in-service-to-others-the-secret-to-life-do-one-thing-well) ## [Newsletter: The Other Side of Our Story](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-the-other-side-of-our-story) ** Feb 15, 2011 7:51:00 AM / by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Professional Growth and Development](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/professional-growth-and-development), [Business & Entrepreneurship](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/business-entrepreneurship), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-the-other-side-of-our-story#comments-listing) 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] [Read More **](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-the-other-side-of-our-story) ## [Newsletter: Decide Democratically, Implement Dictatorially](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-decide-democratically-implement-dictatorially) ** Feb 1, 2011 7:48:00 AM / by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Professional Growth and Development](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/professional-growth-and-development), [Business & Entrepreneurship](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/business-entrepreneurship), [Learning and Knowledge](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/learning-and-knowledge), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-decide-democratically-implement-dictatorially#comments-listing) 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] [Read More **](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-decide-democratically-implement-dictatorially) ## [Newsletter: Think](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-think) ** Dec 1, 2010 7:38:00 AM / by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Professional Growth and Development](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/professional-growth-and-development), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-think#comments-listing) Great thoughts are the beginning of every great organization and then must be followed by feelings and actions.   [more] [Read More **](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-think) ## [Newsletter: Living With Chaos](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-living-with-chaos) ** Nov 15, 2010 7:29:00 AM / by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Professional Growth and Development](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/professional-growth-and-development), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-living-with-chaos#comments-listing) Non-profit organizations and the people they serve are, by definition, chaotic and so one must settle on good coping strategies and diverse partners to deal with chaos effectively. [more] [Read More **](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-living-with-chaos) ## [Newsletter: Almost Entrepreneurs](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-almost-entrepreneurs) ** Oct 15, 2010 8:12:00 AM / by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Communication & Relationships](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/communication-relationships), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-almost-entrepreneurs#comments-listing) Most non-profits should NOT start social businesses but if they do, they must take themselves through four key questions before embarking on their adventure. [more] [Read More **](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-almost-entrepreneurs) ## [Newsletter: Change Awaits Us](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-change-awaits-us) ** Oct 1, 2010 7:54:00 AM / by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) posted in [Monthly Newsletter](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/monthly-newsletter), [Social Impact & Responsibility](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/social-impact-responsibility), [Organizational & Operational Excellence](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/topic/organizational-operational-excellence) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/newsletter-change-awaits-us#comments-listing) Nothing good happens in our lives or our business until we see things as they are and decide to change. 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