The Nudge Report (3/5/2021)
The Executive Director Role…
I am constantly improving (I hope!) in my role as your ED. That’s why I attended the USC course. It’s why I attend meetings each month focused on running a home repair nonprofit successfully. Joan Garry’s book and a book by Keith J. Cunningham have nudged me to consider asking better questions. I like to think these Nudge Reports provide an insight into my role and my personality. As some of you who have read the book, LifeNudge, you know the author has a discipline of asking a question and then responding with 20 answers. I won’t include all 20, but look at the list below and you’ll gain a bit of insight into my thinking and how, as the saying goes, “When the leader gets better, everyone gets better!”
• In light of the seven fundamental jobs of an ED, where have I dropped the ball, and what do I need to do differently to cause us to get better? (Nothing changes if nothing changes.)
• As I am thinking about the next 100 days and what I will do differently, what are the things I must do less of to make room for the things I need to do more of?
• If my team represents my leverage, what do I need to do or say to ensure their success?
• Starting and perfection are rarely simultaneous. What are the three things I could begin doing that would get me 80% of the way there?
• What is the discipline I need to adopt to create the outcomes I want?
• What is my specific, measurable plan to improve our results?
• Where have I abdicated my responsibilities as an ED, and what do I need to do about it?
• Where have I optimized for easy instead of outcomes?
National Rebuilding Day
Saturday, April 24th! The planning has begun! The national organization has released the PR package for National Rebuilding Month - April. This PR package includes samples of press releases, email templates and other resources to highlight National Rebuilding Month. Check it out!
We will be engaging volunteers to perform outside, socially distanced projects for neighbors in a community. Stay tuned!
Joan Garry’s book - Guide to Nonprofit Leadership
It’s been great to hear from some of you the different insights you’re gleaning from the book! I won’t ask you to share at the board meeting, but I recommend investing time to review the book. Click HERE to see what I thought was significant.
- Wayne
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Rebuilding Together Kent County is the most impactful nonprofit in Kent County!
Repairing home, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. Safe homes and communities for everyone.
…ending substandard housing in our community!