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Applied Wisdom

January 30, 2023 by Michael Simkins

Looking for ways to up your leadership game? On a special website, former Applied Materials CEO Jim Morgan shares leadership and management principles proven to … [Read more...]

Implement a Monthly ED/CEO Report to Keep Your Board Informed

June 6, 2019 by Spokes For Nonprofits

As a nonprofit leader (ED/CEO), it can be difficult when members of the Board of Directors aren’t familiar with or knowledgeable about the overall operations … [Read more...]

Does Your Board Work or Govern?

July 24, 2018 by Spokes For Nonprofits

Do you know if your board is a working board or a governing board? Although we use these terms all the time, this is a trick question! All boards are governing … [Read more...]

10 Tips for Better Board Leadership

February 23, 2014 by Spokes For Nonprofits

Understand Your Role Are you the champion, visionary, ambassador, auditor, consultant, or investor? Ask Questions Play Devil’s Advocate/Devil’s … [Read more...]

Leadership San Luis Obispo’s HINDsight

May 2, 2013 by Spokes For Nonprofits

What do you & Leadership SLO do? I've been the executive director of Leadership SLO since 2010.  Leadership is a year-long program that has been … [Read more...]

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