I believe we can incorporate the “Outputs vs Outcomes” lesson into all facets of our professional lives. Even with school… and with this post… it’s very easy to simply worry about the Output. I need to post this blog to … Continue reading
Our discussion tonight reminded me of this debate moment from early 2012, between Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann and Governor Tim Pawlenty. Bachmann highlights her record of fighting for several ideals (“I led 10,000 people to protest in Washington”) – outputs – … Continue reading
This is a difficult article to post, as I had a relationship with the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis for the past few years. Pulmonary Fibrosis – a progressive and fatal scarring of the lungs – gets very little media coverage … Continue reading
This week we discussed the many mistakes the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation made in communicating their brand to the public after deciding to withdraw support for Planned Parenthood, but I think it’s also interesting how this organization … Continue reading
We’ve read a lot and talked about the importance of brand for an organization, and last night we also discussed the importance of how we present ourselves in both external and internal communications. This article shares some interesting points on … Continue reading
I stumbled upon this article while looking for interesting board of directors ideas. The author proposes created a board of directors to assist her family in managing their finances. In addition to family members, the board is also comprised of … Continue reading
In today’s age of non-profits, boards remain vital to the health of their organizations. In addition to the three legal duties – duty of care, duty of loyalty and duty of obedience – effective boards provide structural guidance and keep … Continue reading
When I first moved to Los Angeles several years ago, I took a workshop with a casting director who said the film business in Hollywood is all about trust and relationships. I’ve since realized that the same can be said … Continue reading
Jane Mayer’s article on the Koch brothers reminded me of this fivethirtyeight.com article from January, 2016 on the power of misinformation. While those who are uniformed might keep a somewhat open mind when discovering new information about a subject, those … Continue reading
In discussing the roles that non-profits play in our society, here is an example of The Health Wagon operating as a “quasi-government” service, providing much needed healthcare to individuals in Appalachia who would otherwise go without have nowhere else to … Continue reading