For millions of people worldwide, the act of taking selfies has become an integral part of the social media experience. Selfies are internationally pervasive and evoke strong reactions from those who encounter them. In a hysterical clip about selfies, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco hits hard on selfie takers. In his words, the act of taking a selfie should
With the Democrats successful crowning of a uniquely disliked political figure, and Mickey Mouse the only other figure in American life that seems to draw consistent unsolicited votes, Donald J. Trump has an actual – if long – shot of winning the White House. Trump’s primary success has come to the surprise of much of
A nonprofit is a business! Every nonprofit needs to run like a business in order to be successful. A nonprofit organization is just the flip of a for-profit business. Whereas a for-profit engages in a set of activities in order to make money, a nonprofit organization takes
When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion. Dale Carnegie Chip Kelly caught the NFL by storm when he took over as Philadelphia Eagles head coach before the 2013 season following a successful
“Joining a new company is akin to an organ transplant—and you’re the new organ. If you’re not thoughtful in adapting to the new situation, you could end up being attacked by the organizational immune system and rejected.” ― Michael D. Watkins
Recently, I wrote two posts relating to mentoring and abundance theory, respectively. The first article focused on distinguishing between mentors and supervisors and the important role that mentors play in the growth and job satisfaction of their protégés/ mentees as well as their own. The latter post contrasted Abundance Theory (AT) from Scarcity Theory.... Read more »
In today's commercialized world, branding – how others perceive your organization – is no longer reserved for businesses alone. It is vital that you brand your nonprofit as you would a business. Here are two good reasons why: Branding your nonprofit organization means developing a clear vision, mission statement, and strategy that
