by lisa@orbisleaders.com | Aug 18, 2021 | Leadership, Orbis Advantage
As citizens and business owners, we have an obligation to participate in governing our communities, state, and nation. If you’re wondering how to get involved in the decisions that impact your business or organization, we offer 5 ways to better understand how the...
by lisa@orbisleaders.com | Jul 29, 2021 | Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Orbis Advantage
The best way to engage board members is being respectful of their time. One trick is planning a snappy board meeting. In my experience with boards that meet monthly, business can be transacted in 90 minutes or less. Here are a few tips to keep a board meeting on time...
by lisa@orbisleaders.com | Jul 15, 2021 | Community, Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Orbis Advantage, Strategic Planning
One of the top reasons organizations fail or remain stagnant is not following a strategic plan. As I facilitated a recent strategic planning session, a participant shared his frustration with what I call strategic planning fatigue. “I’ve been at the table...
by LeAnn Smith Ed.D. | Jun 24, 2021 | Corporate Culture, Leadership, Orbis Advantage
Take a deep breath and think about teamwork. What does it mean to you now? What did it mean to you in previous years? What experiences can you recall – either good or bad – working on teams with co-workers, families or even athletics? Now that you have...
by lisa@orbisleaders.com | May 26, 2021 | Corporate Culture, Leadership, Orbis Advantage, Strategic Planning
While it is dangerous to take the Good Word out of context, perish might be a strong word. I do think that without a vision, it is unlikely a group will prosper. That is why Orbis is offering a FREE WEBINAR! Define Your Vision: How to show others the path to...
by LeAnn Smith Ed.D. | May 20, 2021 | Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Orbis Advantage, Strategic Planning
When I was growing up on the rural plains of Colorado, I remember asking my parents to let me sign up for any and every sporting activity available. These activities ranged from baton lessons to little league baseball and beyond. My parents typically answered my...
