Adrianne Geiger Dumond “I would expect that more than one third of all men in the U.S. between the ages of 25 and 54 will be out of work at mid-century.”[1] “The collapse of work for America’s men is arguably a crisis for our nation – but it is a largely invisible crisis.”[2] “And the […]
ECofOC Nonprofit Growth Program
ECofOC is presenting a special program for Executive Directors of nonprofit organizations. The program is designed for ED’s who want to take their nonprofit organization to the next level. The Executive Director Consider the ED/CEO as the person in charge of the operations of a nonprofit organization with many unique responsibilities. Among these responsibilities […]
Tips to Engaging a Foundation
It is reported that most foundations are reluctant to accept unsolicited proposals.[1] Rick Cohen, the author, states that “philanthropy is increasingly an insider’s world” – meaning that if a nonprofit is not in the foundation’s circle, or doesn’t socialize with foundation leaders and staff they won’t be heard. Some foundations set aside funding […]
The Coaching Fit (Coaching Series- Part 7-Final)
This is the final blog post in this coaching series. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have putting it together. As you consider getting a coach, we have explored the different aspects of coaching. The most important piece for you is the coaching fit and making a decision on who […]
Culture’s Link to Job Performance
Korn Ferry recently released a global study that found “culture is the lifeblood of an organization”.[1] Culture is the expectations and assumptions of values that a person has for the organization. I am reminded of what my husband, a former Marine, says about the Corps. He says the Corps takes a recruit’s head, empties […]
Coaching Mechanics (Coaching Series part 6)
Before we move into some new material, it’s a good idea to summarize what we have covered up to this point. As you consider selecting a coach, you need to think about a good fit between you and the coach. The previous sections on What Makes A Good Coach and “The Coaching Relationship” […]
Facilitation Skills for the Leader and Workplace Technology
Facilitation skills can be used in many settings – running Board/Staff meetings, strategic planning, problem solving meetings, even conducting performance evaluations. The mission of facilitation is to disclose the facts, and the truth, which means the leader, must be objective and unbiased. If this demeanor cannot be attained, it is better to contract […]
The Coaching Relationship (Coaching Series Part 5)
The coaching relationship is the “heart and soul’ of the coaching experience. It is the catalyst that transforms the client’s vision into realistic possibilities. The connection has energy and a joint commitment to move forward. An essential element to this relationship is a safe emotional environment based on trust, confidentiality and mutual respect. Clients […]
Checklist for Board Members
Is your Board functioning, as you might like it to? Even if it is, the New Year presents a good opportunity to review the checklist below. The checklist comes from an excellent article[1] on orientation to Board membership and the expectations for that responsibility – both for the Board and new […]
What Makes a Good Coach? (Coaching Series Part4)
As you consider the possibility of getting a coach or using coaching in your managerial approach; you may wonder about the traits of a good coach. I do not pretend to know all of the answers but will provide a few tips and guidelines. The most important characteristic of a coach is the […]