The Nudge Report (8/6/2021)

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Insights / Wisdom

I’ve been asking you to ponder these last few weeks and really digging into where we are and where YOU are in serving the residents of Kent County. The questions have challenged me to look beyond the daily tasks and to what makes us who we are - both as an organization and a person.

I thought you might enjoy the following accumulated wisdom**:

  • Hofstadter’s Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s Law.

  • Parkinson’s Law: Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.

    • Horstman’s Corollary: Work contracts to fit the time we give it.

    • Stock-Sanford’s Corollary: If you wait until the last minute, it only takes a minute to do.

In an effort to gain leadership wisdom, I am attending the Global Leadership Summit. This is an event that Jen & I have attended several times in person. We have always gained valuable nuggets of insight in helping us become more effective leaders - both professionally and personally.

  • We ALL have influence! And, since we ALL have influence, we are ALL leaders!

Below are the questions I posed in the last two weeks. I look forward to hearing your responses and thoughts!

#1 > What is the biggest challenge we are facing today?

#2 > How can we serve more neighbors?

#3 > What do we need to focus on?

#4 > What are we missing?

#5 > Where do we “find” the next volunteer, donor, sponsor, and board member?

#6 > What do I personally, need to focus on to get better in order to help the organization get better?

#7 > What should I be asking?

#8 > How can I use my skills and talents to be a vital part of maintaining sustainability?

#9 > What specifically would make me feel more connected with our mission?

#10 > Am I open to being flexible enough to contribute in whatever manner necessary?

I’ll be sharing MY thoughts in the coming weeks!

- Wayne

SAVE the DATE! Fall Rebuilding Day - September 25th!

SAVE the DATE! National Rebuilding Day - April 30th!

** Summarized from an article in the Wall Street Journal written by Paul E. Greenberg.

Rebuilding Together Kent County is the most impactful nonprofit in Kent County!

Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. Safe homes and communities for everyone.

…ending substandard housing in our community!

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