101 Common-Sense Rules for Leaders

This is a great little cheat sheet and quick read.  These rules/tips on leadership apply to profit and nonprofit.  At the very least -- good reminders.  You will want to share it if you are grooming leaders within your organization.  Depends upon your comfort level:   http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/9jmbSw/www.focus.com/fyi/human-resources/managers-cheat-sheet-101-common-sense-rules-leaders%3F%3Fmodal%3D1

Enjoy!
DCR

Asking...how and why...yes, it matters

For my nonprofit friends
Do we want to discover our asking styles; how best to make an ask; learn from experts?  Of course we do!  Great blog site, full of tips and info.  Check it out, you will like it.

Cheers,
DCR


http://www.askingmatters.com/

New measure could give state regulators more control over charities

State regulators seek greater conrol

For my nonprofit friends...

You can only access the full article through a subscription to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, but here is an eye-opening beginning paragraph and link to a draft of the measure he is talking about:

By Mark J. Fitzgibbons/ Chronicle of Philanthropy

State regulators are trying to persuade lawmakers to pass a dangerous new measure that would give them greater control over how a charity uses its money and other resources.

Regulators are pushing a new model law in the hopes that all states will adopt the same version of a new Oversight of Charitable Assets Act.  Below is a link to the draft.  It bears looking into for nonprofit boards and management staff.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/bll/archives/ulc/ocaa/2010feb5%20meeting%20draft.pdf

Respectfully,
DCR