Though executive directors are well-known for carrying superhuman burdens, this is no time for single-handed heroics. If a nonprofit is facing a crisis of any magnitude, the executive director's most urgent task is to communicate accurately the size and scope of the crisis to the board of directors. That open and honest communication will enable the executive and board of directors to tackle the organization's challenges strategically and as a team.

 

Their first task will be to communicate the urgency of the problem to others. A well-conceived call to action that appropriately expresses a sense of urgency and a vision for change will lead the organization in the direction of proactive, transformative change. Read the rest of the article. 

 

 

 

 

 

According to data from the American Psychological Association's newly released 2008 Stress in America survey, women are bearing the brunt of the nation's stress.  Compared with men, women repeatedly report being more stressed about money, the economy, job stability, housing costs, and health problems affecting their families. Mature women (+63) reported the most dramatic increases in stress, in some instances up as much as 18% from the prior year. 

 

Women were more likely than men to report physical symptoms associated with their increased stress. Their symptoms include such problems as:

 

 

fatigue

irritability

headaches

feeling depressed or sad

disrupted sleeping and eating habits

 

So if you're suffering from a high stress level, what can you do to better cope with it? Read the coach's suggested action items, Reduce Stress For More Success.

 

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