by Karen Buck | Jan 30, 2019
“Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?” – Marcus Aurelius I don’t know whether or not you think about your work as a creative endeavor, but...
by Karen Buck | Jan 2, 2019
Have you heard the parable of the woodcutter straining to cut down a tree? His blade is dull, he is exhausted, but he is too busy to stop to sharpen his saw. Stephen Covey in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People talks about the need to Sharpen the Saw – to...
by Karen Buck | Jun 29, 2017
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations can lobby. Seriously, we checked. Actually, we knew that already. But many people who work or volunteer for nonprofits believe that lobbying is prohibited. Lobbying and advocacy aren’t the right strategies for every nonprofit...
by Karen Buck | May 22, 2017
“78% of (nonprofit) leaders intend to leave their job by 2020.” – Opportunity in Change: Preparing Boston for Leader Transitions and New Models of Nonprofit Leadership Whether the cause is changing demographics, organizational growth, or a lack of job...
by Karen Buck | Jan 12, 2017
Isn’t it amazing how a few days out of the office can affect your outlook? Those days right after you return – when that deluge of emails seems like something you can realistically surmount – are truly precious. It’s a time we try to take full...
