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What Makes a Selfless Leader?
Leadership. I’ve been reflecting on it. And what it means to be a selfless leader. There are a few characteristics that come to mind when I think about selfless leaders: Foster learning and growth. Creating a positive and curious environment … Continue reading
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Tagged charitable assumptions, feedback, focus, growth, learning, positive culture, prioritize, selfless leader
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Philanthropic Failures Are Not Always a Bad Thing
Yes – there is failure in philanthropy. And it’s a good thing. Last month, well before the SSIR article, “Getting the Best Possible Failures in Philanthropy” was released, I was talking with a funder about taking risks and possible failure. … Continue reading
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Tagged failure, funders, learning, philanthropy, risks, SSIR
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We Are Better Than This
There are almost 175 drug overdose deaths per day in the United States – right now. It is a stunning number. There is an incredible amount of resources going towards treatment and prevention. And that should be a good thing, … Continue reading
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Tagged funders, learning, opiod, partnerships, prevention, treatment
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I Hate Telling People What I Do
I cringe when I tell people that I am a consultant. There are too many greedy consultants who are in it for the wrong reasons: their own personal gain. They give the rest of us a bad name. So I … Continue reading
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Tagged consultant, expertise, greed, HBR, learning, pulp fiction
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