by Tom Okarma | Jul 19, 2010 | Blog, Leadership
Things are pretty tough out there, whether you are leading a nonprofit or a for-profit business. And, it is important to recognize that our employees are working hard to do the most, and their absolute best, with the very least. The pressure on them is enormous. And,...
by Tom Okarma | Jul 13, 2010 | Blog, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Have you ever had to rebuild a department…or entire organization? Did you wrestle with how much to structure the process versus letting others handle it? We did. One of our departments had gone through a tough period. An ego-driven, bully-type person had led it. There...
by Tom Okarma | Apr 15, 2010 | Blog, Leadership
Is your organization dependent on certain specialist skills to succeed? Are you vulnerable if certain key performers left your organization? We were highly dependent on several pools of specialty skills and knowledge in our organization. Losing those key performers...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 1, 2010 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
Have you ever considered conducting a 360° review on yourself? Do you know what they are? I was somewhat reluctant to go through one, but wow, what a useful experience! I wish I had done it earlier in my leadership career. A 360° review provides you (and you alone)...