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Best Practices for Governing Boards
As the highest leadership body in typical for-profit and nonprofit organizations, governance boards perform a vast and complex array of tasks. While the legal and financial obligations of board members are typically clear, developing healthy norms and clarity of direction takes focus and intentionality.
The Decline of Christianity
American life has changed dramatically over the last half century, with vast changes in the political, social, and religious fabric of society due to ever increasing urbanization, modernization, globalization and technological development. However, even since the twentieth century, one tenet of American society has remained relatively unchanged—the dominance of Christianity. But studies have shown trends in decreasing charging and secular beliefs.
Excellence in Middle Management
Working in middle management is similar to being a middle child. There are many of the same dynamics at play. You are not the celebrated and powerful oldest child; whose many accomplishments are on display. You do not have the benefits of the oldest, like access to the car or staying out late, yet you have many of the same responsibilities.
What Every Leader Should Know About: Accountability
Accountability is key to the existence of organizations. Without designated responsibilities, commitments and consequences, organizations cannot coordinate their actions and act collectively to achieve their goals. Greater accountability is even more necessary in today’s competitive environment. In order to succeed and thrive, organizations must be able to perform at a high level.