by Tom Okarma | Sep 24, 2010 | Blog, Leadership
Sure employees work for a pay check. At some level, we all do. However, many people work for other reasons. And volunteers, well, they are totally mission-driven. Some employees actually love their jobs or how their jobs positively impact others. One person on my...
by Tom Okarma | Aug 18, 2010 | Blog, Leadership
Pastors, executive directors, and other leaders have a lot on their plates these days so whenever others can help share the load, that is a good thing. Especially in certain areas where the leader him/her-self isn’t needed. One way to do this is through...
by Tom Okarma | May 3, 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! Wish I had done it earlier in my leadership career. A 360* review provides you (and you alone) with...
by Tom Okarma | Apr 23, 2010 | Blog, Leadership
I learned a lot from the Chicago Cubs and Randy Hundley about employee and volunteer engagement and commitment. Do your employees/volunteers act like owners in your enterprise? Do they feel a sense of shared accountability and responsibility? I saw such engagement in...
