My father, the Rev. Dr. John D. Erickson, was the CEO of two large organizations, one of which was an international non-profit. He mentored me, and gave me a lot of great advice on leadership and management – all of […]
Among non-profit leaders, there is a saying: “Board members seem to check their brains at the door.” This rude statement reflects CEO frustration with the apparent failure of one or more Board members to read the packet of information sent […]
Recently, I’ve talked with someone seeking to become an Executive Director of a non-profit organization. He’s terrifically qualified and I’m sure would be great leader for a mid- to large-size organization. The only area in which he lacks experience is […]
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