Who do you think you’re talking to? Managing Gen Y
Gen Y has been accused of a lot of things. Ego-centricity. Being not able to finish things. Needing a trophy for everything.
I disagree with labeling people Gen Y. The challenge with classifying people according to arbitrary periods of time is that you will find that many people, perhaps too many, are exceptions to the rules you’ve laid out for a “generation.”
What’s your safety net?
What is your safety net?
Who can help you when the chips are down?
Here are two ways to create your own safety net.
Development 301: Managing & Motivating Others, Part 3
Hi! Thanks for reading this series on how to manage and motivate others by discovering their strengths and helping them find tasks that they can excel in! These descriptions are taken from the book, “Now, Discover your Strengths” by Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton, and I am indebted to them for their years of research […]
How you can be an Executive Director
Have you ever wanted to lead a nonprofit or charity? What about starting one? Today we talked with Sue Thornton, former Executive Director for Texas Dentists for Healthy Smiles, and former Executive Director for Texas IMPACT. She managed three statewide organizations with strong legislative ties. She would advocate for issues for poor women and children, […]
Development 301: Managing and Motivating Others Part 2
How can you discover your strengths? How do you manage people? Have you taken the Gallup assessment, which was given to over 2 million people, and provided insights on 34 types you might have to manage at work? This can be an invaluable tool as you help people discover their strengths, and focus on these […]
Are you tired of your tiny wage? (How to make money on the side)
Are you living on credit? Are you making MUCH less than you deserve? Do you wonder what you’re going to do about retirement? About your health if you get sick? What if in this downturn, your nonprofit decides they can’t afford you anymore? What’s your plan B or plan C? You don’t HAVE ONE? Why […]