THE RURBAN FRINGE

How To Leverage Your Time for Better Results

Ah, leverage … the concept of achieving more with the same – or even less – effort. 
In many small communities and organizations I work with, ‘STP [Same Ten People] Syndrome’ is rampant – with burn-out, frustration and community disconnect the usual end results.  But by applying the concept of leverage to your time, you can [...]

Leadership Development Key for Rural Areas

In rural and rurban communities today, leadership must be at the forefront of effective programs and services to address important social, economic and other key issues.
As the nature of ‘what is rural?’ is changing, the concept of rural leadership must also change.  Not only is rural leadership increasingly complex and varied, it also requires the use [...]

28 Tips to Help Make You a Better Charity Board Member

Always act honestly.
Always act in the best interests of the organization.
Know the organization’s purposes or objects language in its constitution or letter patent.
Study the by-laws to see what governance mechanisms have been adopted, and ensure the bylaws are complied with.
If the organization has adopted rules and policies, read them.
Become familiar with the statute under which [...]

Find Your Strengths

To paraphrase W. Somerset Maugham … “There are three rules for creating good leaders.  Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.”
With the opportunity to participate in a unique leadership development program this year, I’ve had leadership development on my mind a lot recently. 
What qualities define a good leader?  What is the relationship between leadership and management?  [...]

3 Words to Live By

While I love the ‘clean slate’  feeling that a New Year brings … I hate New Year’s resolutions.  With a passion.  Oh, they usually start off well-intentioned enough … but quickly fall by the wayside when real life gets in the way.   
So, last year I decided to try Chris Brogan’s tactic … choose three themes to help provide [...]

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