04/15/10
When revenue is a problem, often we hide using planning and worrying over taking action. Great non-profit executives translate problems into plans to address those problems then adjust as the plan takes hold. More...
04/01/10
By Norm Brodsky
Published: Aug 1, 2000, Inc. magazine
http://www.inc.com/magazine/20000701/19563.html
Editor's Note: Brodsky was a hero to me as I built my business. I read his monthly column in Inc. magazine religiously and he rarely failed to teach me something I either didn't know or was in need of a reminder. While an incredibly simple article, this one is no different. Beward the plan that has no "first step." More...
04/01/10
April Song: The Weight of Lies
Artist: The Avett Brothers More...
04/01/10
Written by By William Foster
Published: Fall 2008 by Stanford Social Innovation Review
http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/money_to_grow_on/
Editor's Note: This takes a bit of focus to read but I have not seen a better commentary on the need to move from "ask based" fund raising to "revenue stream based" social innovation. More...
04/01/10
The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives
Written by Leonard Mlodinow [more
Preface: A really tough read for an average IQ and non-science guy like me. But boy what a concept. Mlodinow convinced me, beyond any doubt, that I credit cause and effect way too much in my life. He goes a little overboard to make his point, in my view, but the point is still very essential to dealing with the vagueries of our lives.
A favorite quote:
"We all create our own view of the world and then employ it to filter our perceptions."
http://www.amazon.com/Drunkards-Walk-Randomness
04/01/10
Once we see the truth as it is, we can still view things optimistically and our plans gain more traction by doing so. More...
04/01/10
What It Means To Be in an Irish Family More...
04/01/10
Written by Beth Kloos More...
