Make It or Break It Executive Leadership Practices
Leadership that matters is entirely found in choices, actions and results.
Active Leadership
Early in my consulting career, I was asked to meet pro bono, with a nonprofit executive, some supporters, and his board. This nonprofit had a long history of providing a very unique and needed service to the community. They were set up for easy success. But, they were struggling.
We met for a couple of hours. I listened to their updates. I asked a few questions. Two issues became quickly clear:
• The executive director, who was the founder, didn’t want to lead. He was passionate about their mission. But he did not like and would not do the work of leadership. Despite not wanting to lead, he ...
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