Pat LibbyApr 29, 2020When it comes to leading: ask, don’t tellNote from Pat: I wrote this BC (before Covid) but I think the lessons apply whether we’re working virtually or in person. Two of my...
Pat LibbyNov 19, 2018Why is nonprofit strategy like a shark?As Alvy Singer once said, “A relationship…is like a shark. It has to constantly move forward or it dies.” The same could be said about...
Pat LibbyAug 17, 2018An Insiders’ Guide to Executive Recruitment: Finding and convincing talent to join your nonprofitDo you ever wish you could clone yourself? I’m only kidding of course (and I can’t imagine my husband putting up with two of me!). It’s...
Pat LibbyMar 22, 2018Want to craft a good strategy for your nonprofit? Just listenI’m in the midst of two very different strategic realignment projects for two very different types of nonprofits. And that work has...
Pat LibbyAug 16, 2017It’s time to take a real vacation and you can do it once a week!We’re already mid-way through the dog-days of summer and you may be thinking, “Wow, where did the time go and why am I still stuck in the...
Pat LibbyJul 24, 2017What my dog taught me about being a good nonprofit leaderMy dog, Frank, left the planet last week. For 16 years he was sweet, loving, funny and puppy-like. Occasionally he was even obedient. I...