Update: it’s still winter. 

If you’re a snow-sport enthusiast or just love the cold weather and long nights, then February is probably your jam. Me? Not so much. (I am #solarpowered). Like it or not, though, winter plays an important role in the unfolding of nature and the human psyche - it’s an annual invitation to go inside and reflect. I suppose it deserves a little respect.

 There’s a point in time, though, (right about now for me) when the cozy has fully worn off, cabin fever has set in, ...

The closure of a nonprofit organization, for reasons good or bad, is a reality for many leaders each year. If you are faced with the prospect of dissolution, it’s important to know that the care and attention you give to the termination of your organization is as important as the care and attention it was given at its start. Leading others through a comprehensive and deliberate wrap-up plan will help stakeholders and the public come to terms with what’s happening and help prevent open issues fro...

The Difference A Day Makes: 

What Went Down (& Up) this #GivingTuesday

Tell Me Again How It Goes?

Thanksgiving. 
Black Friday. 
Small Business Saturday.
Cyber Monday.
And, if you have anything left... 
Giving Tuesday.

Despite being last on the list, #GivingTuesday 2019 was a big success in terms of dollars donated. GivingTuesday.org reports on its website that $511,000,000 were raised online this year - a 28% increase over 2018*. Started by the 92nd Street Y in 2012, #GivingTuesday has grown in...

 Hey - it's Bern and...this is my second blog post!

(I’m not going to do this every time, I swear. But I’m super impressed with myself right now.)

Confession: I may or may not have selected mission/vision as my first topic just so I could use ‘Missionary Position’ as a post title. You decide. But, either way, here we are: talking about mission and vision because they are so often overlooked in the daily course of business, yet, they constitute the foundation of everything we do.  Used properly...

Hey, it's Bern.

This. Is. My. Blog.  ACK!

Truth: I’ve never done this before and I’m reluctant to start. Starting something new when you’re unsure of the outcome is hard. It’s difficult to surrender to the process of trying when you are hung up on the idea of producing something good. No one wants to create something that sucks - and a new blog is highly likely to suck - so we just don’t even try. 

I have had to prepare a long time for this day - to actually start the starting - and ramp myse...