Let me start with a confession. I recently joined a nonprofit board, and I know hardly anything about the history, current pressure points, contractual details or the CEO’s performance over time. I’ve had a bit of orientation, and one board meeting with people I respect as my fellow board members, but I am just catching […]
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Many nonprofit board members believe that a strong CEO does not really need much feedback. Everyone likes them. The organization is doing well. The board is pleased. Surely the CEO knows that, right? Probably. But knowing the board is happy is not the same thing as receiving useful feedback. By all means, compliments matter. A
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Nonprofit consultant Esther Saehyun Lee recently published an excellent article at Candid’s Blog, entitled “Are nonprofit leaders unknowingly taking a ‘scarcity vow’?“. I recommend it to nonprofit board members, donors, and anyone else who cares about the health of the nonprofit sector. The article reminded me of a conversation I had several years ago, when
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