Recently in the fundraising world, there has been a great deal of discussion about measurements. What is being measured, how is it being measured. It is interesting to see this because I did a talk to a group of
3 Questions About Measurement
I failed. I learned. I NEVER lost focus!
In the middle of March, my LinkedIn account began notifying me about messages congratulating me on my work anniversary. When you work for yourself, you forget to celebrate those monumental occasions.. This year it caused me to reflect on the
Having a Plan vs. Working a Plan
How does the cliché go? “The best plans of mice and men ….?” I have learned that the best plans are ones with clearly defined goals, clear directions of how you plan to accomplish goals, AND flexibility. Let me share
Goal Setting 1001
No, 1001 is not a typo. I figure if you are the type attracted to such titles, you have read at least a 101. I know! I love goals! They are the ultimate motivation for me. They keep me focused,
Have a Resolution or Evolution
Evolution is defined as ‘the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form’. Definition.com provides the synonyms of growth, development, advancement, and progress. It is apparent that many of those terms are also synonyms for
Do the terms: Performance Report, OR Productivity Report, OR Activity Report make you cringe.
My manager had what was affectionately called a “Tickler File”. The black box held his general relationships and the red box held the “Hot” or new relationships. Each week, he went through his tickler file, and recorded notes about these relationships and would make lists of activities or things to do with these relationships (the post-it notes).