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Category Archives: Servant Leadership
Unexpected Battles.
The life of an association CEO has more than its fair share of struggles, challenges and the occasional glorious success. Asked recently about a “not expecting it” experience in my career, it took a millisecond to remember this one. True … Continue reading
Posted in Executive Development, Governance, Leadership, Servant Leadership, Volunteers
Tagged CEO life
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An Exit Strategy at the Start?
In a presentation delivered yesterday, I created a bit of a stir by suggesting the best time to for an association CEO to craft an exit strategy was at the moment they accepted the position. Several folks thought that planning an exit strategy at the outset, meant you were entering into the new position hokey-pokey style—one foot in, one foot-out. Sort of like planning for your future divorce on your wedding day or starting a new dating relationship with the date for breaking-up scheduled in advance. Prenuptial agreements aside for the moment, employment contracts and economic reality all suggest something different is afoot and exit strategies are a vital part of beginning anew. Continue reading
Posted in Change, Ethics, Executive Development, Leadership, Servant Leadership
Tagged associations, CEO, employer-employee loyalty, exit strategy, lay-offs
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The Silhouette Factor
Having a committed and focused team is more important than ever. Being sure you are reaching your audience—be it colleagues, staff, members or stakeholders—is critical to your success as a leader. So how can you be sure you’re message is getting through? What’s your silhouette factor? Continue reading
Uncertainty in Leadership Redux
If you’re leading in today’s environment, ramping up your “A” game and being obsessively great at “Plan B” are essential for success. Continue reading
The Orchestra Plays On.
“Great orchestras can play on even when the conductor steps down.” writes New York Times journalist Steve Lohr in Week In Review. Are leaders truly indispensable? As we stand on the cusp of the historic inauguration of the 44th U.S. President it seems a … Continue reading
The Secret of Life
The secret of life is “enjoying the passage of the time” so says singer-songwriter James Taylor in his classic hit The Secret O’ Life. Country singer Faith Hill offered up another view in her own The Secret of Life ballad. … Continue reading
Get 'Em in Gear
Are non-profit leaders taking volunteers for granted? The story has it that non-profit executives have only three responsibilities: 1) the care of the board; 2) the feeding of the board; and 3) the care and feeding of the board. While … Continue reading
Astute Leadership #17
In these challenging economic times there’s certainly plenty of gloom and anxiety to go around. Astute leaders may wish to consider the sound advice offered by former Secretary of State, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and US Army General … Continue reading
