How many times can you remember “faking it”?
My list is very long.
Ah, the golden key to loyalty among the ranks! Here it is: Invite your team to stick around for the long haul, but if they decide to fly the coop, assure them they'll be leaving with a shinier resume. It's about having those real talks, not just about the gig but about their grand life adventure.
The more questions I ask, the more certain the answers will be. Questions lead to research; research leads to risk reduction in both business and in my life.
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.
Engaged philanthropy is a never ending journey of learning how best to make a positive impact in the organizations we serve. I have learned some important lessons along the way. [more]
If you’d like an inspirational moment today, write a list of people who’ve made a difference in your life. Everyone has had someone who has inspired them in some way. I have many. [more]
The hardest part of life is learning to live with ourselves and, the more we work on ourselves (versus our partners) the more progress we make. [more]
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]
