How You Can Lead by Sharing Others’ Ideas
As a leader in your company and in your field, you share your own experiences. It’s a good thing to do. Your stories and the…
Articles by Dennis Fischman
6 Things to Do Before Your Nonprofit Leader Retires
You live in a small town, and the community newspaper runs a frightening headline: “Mysterious Disease Strikes Town: One of Three Residents Will Disappear by…
The Three Generations Nonprofits Want to Reach!
I don’t go to many nonprofit events. I get invited to too many: I can’t attend all of them. So, this spring I chose to…
My Generation…and Yours
Does the title of this post mean anything to you? If so, chances are you’re a Boomer. Baby Boomers are the people born between 1946…
Lead by Telling the Story of Where You Are Going
“We’ve never had a policy manual. The way we pass along our values is to sit around the campfire and share stories.” That’s the CEO…
Serving Leaders Make Someone Else the Hero of the Story!
Here’s a problem leaders face every day. You want to get something done. It will take everyone in your organization to do it. How will…
How Serving Leaders Relieve Stress at Work
“Are you serious about doing business with me?” Diana was a real talent: a former Director of Development for another nonprofit organization who was working…
Leaders, Want Your Most Urgent Questions about Social Media-Answered?
Here’s a question I often hear as a communications consultant. Is it a question you’d ask? Would you like to hear the answer? “My nonprofit…
Say “Thank You” with a Story
You’re a charitable person. Let’s say you gave large donations to three organizations. One of them sends you a one-line acknowledgement for tax purposes. Another…
Be Kind. Always
This is a more personal message than I usually post, and I hope you will take it to heart. You may have seen the message…