One Process to Better Serve Your Community
I recently had a virtual meeting with a new client. He was interested in starting a non-profit. He had deep passion and concern. He wanted to serve his community. I suggested that a needs assessment would be a great place to start.
The Lifechanging Effect of Mise en Place
Mise en place refers to the setup or organization required in a professional kitchen. It also refers to preparing and setting a state of mind, not just the process of preparing ingredients. To be efficient and purposeful, a chef must prepare both their physical and mental space. While this term originated from the world of cooking, the concept can also used in other worlds of work and in life.
Forget Your Mission Statement and Do This Instead
For decades mission statements have been perceived as the bedrock of any organization – setting the purpose, vision, and goals of a company. Except they don’t.
Instead of falling trap to the same old, try this instead.
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.
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.