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Creative Writing > Essays Essays: What makes a good leader: 2 of 31
There are three main things that make a good leader. The first is that a leader must practice what he preaches. The second is that he has to look after and protect those around him. The third is that he must be able to develop other good leaders. I will go into more detail about how to implement all three of these characteris... More..
Business > Marketing Marketing basics for a non-profit organization: 1 of 8
All marketing for a nonprofit is targeted toward fund raising more money. A for profit company uses marketing to make more money, and a nonprofit uses marketing to fundraise more money. When marketing for a nonprofit you can use three key principles to gain more support in looking for new donors. These three principles are; 1... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies Improving all aspects of your company: 2 of 6
An important part of any company is leadership. Leadership is the one thing that if changed and improved, it will make a dramatic difference in how well your company operates. Great leaders can do a lot with very little. Philip of Macedonia said, "An army of deer led by a lion is more to be feared than an army of lion led by ... More..
Business > Management (Other) Overview of business to business negotiations: 1 of 3
When I'm asked about business to business negotiations, two steps come to mind on how to make negotiations successful. The first step is to have a win/win mindset, where you give your best effort to make sure you and your negotiator are both getting a good deal. The second step is to build a solid relationship and trust with ... More..
Business > Business Strategy Good business management practices: 11 of 20
I believe there are three good business management practices; 1) Work harder than your people do; 2) Develop a deep and solid relationship with them and; 3) Focus on giving them as much continuing education as possible. Neither of these principles are revolutionary, but they are business management practices which are often n... More..
Business > Nonprofits How to use a blog to promote your nonprofit organization: 2 of 3
Using a blog to promote your non-profit is great because it's FREE! It's a free way to keep your donors informed on what is happening, gives your employees/volunteers a way to share their experiences, and spread the word about what you do and how you are making a difference. Below are some services you can use to host a blog,... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to write a mission statement: 13 of 19
It doesn't matter if you work for a nonprofit organization, Fortune 500 company, church, or a small business, you need to have a mission statement. A mission statement is what directs, guides, and motivates the employees of your company to work hard and make a difference. My favorite way to write a mission statement is to inc... More..
Business > Nonprofits Do executives in the nonprofit sector earn too much: 3 of 4
Do nonprofit executives make too much? The answer is yes and no. Yes, because some nonprofit executives are way overpaid for the amount of value they bring to their organizations. No, because some nonprofit executives bring more value to their organizations than they are paid. The worst thing a Board of Directors can do is pa... More..
Business > Business Strategy Tips for developing strategic alliances: 4 of 5
What is a strategic alliance? My definition of a strategic alliance is when two or more people can benefit equally from a professional relationship. Below are six tips that can help you create, maintain, and grow strategic alliances:1. Make a Friend Think about who are the people you like most, admire, and want to help. The p... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How to create an atmosphere of accountability: 13 of 15

Accountability is one of the key elements of leadership. But to hold others accountable, you first must hold yourself accountable. It's hard for you to expect someone to keep their promise when you don't keep your own. Great leaders are famous for noticing what others say around them, and holding those people accountable to t... More..