by Tom Okarma | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
Last week, I shared some lessons learned while leading a company through Y2K. It was a rocky experience…Nothing like the virus threat we face today, but threatening in a different way, nonetheless. Leading a nonprofit through turbulence like this can be...
by Tom Okarma | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
The last few weeks have felt like living in a whirlwind. It’s only gaining speed, with more and more questions surfacing every day. It can be an incredibly difficult situation for all leadership, but especially for nonprofit leaders. When uncertainty and a lack...
by Tom Okarma | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
Start with incredible board members. Having a reliable board of directors is key to a well run agency, and I’m often asked what makes a high-value board member. This question usually comes from a board chair or CEO who has or anticipates having one or...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
3 Things That Will Help You Master Nonprofit Management Many people think that great leaders are born, not made… And sure, I believe some people may be born with some of the key character traits of a leader… But I firmly believe that great leaders...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
Going through the motions of Leadership Development. When I first became a CEO, my biggest surprise was the speed in which important issues came to me and had to be addressed. This sudden load of problems can be extremely daunting and overwhelming. It seemed that...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership
Managing nonprofit resources can be one of the most difficult and yet rewarding experiences for a leader. There are numerous demands on your time, and some days the problems and challenges can seem endless. Today I want to help make your life easier, by providing...
