When We Ask for the Wrong Things

When We Ask for the Wrong Things

I know… this sounds like a stupid topic. But it happens all the time. I am so frustrated. When we don’t understand what questions to ask or when to ask questions or how to ask questions, we do a disservice you those who are our partners and to ourselves. Let me...
What is Leadership?

What is Leadership?

Recently I had several conversations, all unplanned on this topic… leadership… they just happened to come up or segue from other topics.  It was interesting because some of the folks I was speaking with were established leaders, some were “up and coming leaders” and...
Humility

Humility

I cannot say I always act with humility, but I am conscious of it and try to practice it. Where do you stand with humility? Today I often see people talking about how great they are or everything they have accomplished. Often those people fail to recall that their...
Purpose Driven Partnerships

Purpose Driven Partnerships

I am sure you have heard the term “Purpose Driven Partnerships” by now. In the “Community Investment” world this has not only become a “buzz word” it has created chaos in the “community investment” departments. For many companies, the Community Investment departments...
The Luck of the Irish

The Luck of the Irish

Do you know what day it is today? It is St Patrick’s Day. This is the day of green beer, lively jigs, drunkenness and debauchery, lamb stew and lots and lots of corned beef, cabbage and hash. What are you doing reading this when you should be down at the local Irish...
The Ever Evolving Landscape

The Ever Evolving Landscape

History repeats itself. The old is the new. Wait a while and that style will return. I figure you have probably heard those phrases often. So, what does that have to do with sponsorship. In reality… a lot. And I am going to make a prediction! For the past three or so...