Why Experts Don’t Make the Best Leaders
Expertise is important. But a narrow focus may not be the answer I once thought it was. People with range - those that have numerous outside experiences, who can draw on the knowledge of one area and apply it creatively to another – can think outside the box. Not try to stay within it.
How Peer Review Improves Organizations
Peer review is such a valuable tool and one that is underutilized. Organizations would be much stronger if peer reviews or feedback loops were authentically built into their every-day processes.
One Way to Make Grant Writing Effortless
I had a great meeting with a client this week. They had already started pre-planning the project months ago. The project’s scope, outcomes and details were determined. The grant was an easy, natural fit.
One Simple Way to Attract Your Ideal Client
Create clarity of who you are and what you stand for. Only then will you find the right partners and attract the right customers.
A Smart & Strategic Way to Success
If you’re looking for success, save yourself time and struggle. Mirror what is tried and true. Then tweak it to make it your own. Learning from those who paved the way before us, and then altering it to fit each unique context, is the key to success.
Simplify Grant Writing: 10 Items to Prepare in Advance
We need to prime our environment to make future actions easier. In terms of grant applications, this is quite easy. Many grants request the same documents. They also ask you to answer the same types of questions. Preparing these items in advance minimizes stress.