Recordkeeping for your business
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
One thing many people give up when they become small business owners is the “luxury” of paying taxes only...
The power of a pause: how to tolerate (and utilize) silence
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
It was a moment so painful that it sticks in my mind, even though it happened more than two...
Recognizing women of influence: past and present
Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
Once again, we are celebrating the CBJ’s Women of Influence. I would like to personally extend my standing ovation to...
Succession planning: Ensuring continuity during leadership changes
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
Developing a succession plan for an organization is a basic risk management exercise, yet many nonprofits have not taken...
Each piece of nonprofit board is important
By John Langhorne and Nancy Quellhorst / Guest Editorial
Early in our careers, mentors suggested we join nonprofit boards to gain governance experience, understand the...
Delegating can save managers time and money
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
Have you ever had projects delegated to you in the workplace? Did receiving delegated work make you happy and...
Five questions to ask before every meeting
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
It usually takes a magazine five years to turn a profit. O, the Oprah Winfrey Magazine did it in...
Diagnosing a non-performer and giving the right prescription
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
If you have been a manager or supervisor for even a short time, I’m confident you have encountered a...
Six signs it’s time to rebrand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial
A lot of money is spent every day by businesses promoting messages that don’t stand out. The marketing environment...
Defining the role of the board chair
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
High-functioning organizations have strong co-leadership between the executive director who oversees the management of the organization and the board...