Archive for January, 2008
Is working in the nonprofit sector “selfish”, why leave?
I have had and read many interesting conversations about why people work in the nonprofit sector lately, and why they like it better than working for a for-profit company. A high value of making positive change is always one of the answers, but are they really doing it because they are being selfish? If they [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Supporting a Colleague May be one of the Greatest Types of Mentoring
So, I have to confess, I am not the greatest public speaker. Since I was little standing on the stage at the Miss Teen Grand Rapids Pageant (I won by the way, how I don’t know!) when I could only spit out a few words when I answered my final question, with my knees knocking [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Limiting your Passions – Essential?
As I take my journey through the nonprofit world I continue to hear: organizations need to focus their service efforts, get too broad and you will lessen your impact. I can’t help but wonder if the same concept should apply to me. I have so many passions, all of which have something to do with [...]
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