“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…
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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…
Continue Reading....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…
Continue Reading....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…
Continue Reading....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…
Continue Reading....How Nonprofits Can Empower Their Stakeholders Through Social Media!
Want to know what you stakeholders are thinking without investing thousands of dollars for focus interviews? How do you find out what your best stakeholders…
Continue Reading....Bringing New Board Members on Board
You’ve been wooing her for months, and finally she says yes. Congratulations! You have a new Board member. What does your Board member need to…
Continue Reading....Your Most Valuable Asset is Something You Don’t Own
Workers walked out at seventy Market Basket supermarkets in June. Today, they are going back to work on their own terms. The majority shareholders have…
Continue Reading....Make Your New Hire the Hero of Your Story
You posted the position. You read a pile of resumes. You interviewed a gaggle of candidates. You picked somebody who seems perfect. Now it’s her…
Continue Reading....Are You Writing Memos When You Should Be Telling Stories?
How do you connect with your community? Stories are a great way to move people to action this week Dennis Fischman of Communicate! Consulting shares…
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