by Karin Naslund | Jul 15, 2020 | Blog
Did you know staff orientation makes a significant difference in an employee’s length of service? Having been a nonprofit CEO, I am very aware of the financial impact and resulting constraints put on staff orientation. Unless there are outside resources to...
by Karin Naslund | Jul 14, 2020 | Blog, Tip Tuesday for Leaders
How valuable are employees to your organization? In nonprofit agencies, staff and volunteers are the most valuable part yet, nearly 33% of new hires look for a different job within their first six months on the job. In addition to turnover being expensive, it impacts...
by Karin Naslund | Aug 13, 2019 | Blog, Leadership
“Hmm, maybe tomorrow I’ll do it.” Sound familiar? The big “P” strikes again. Fighting off procrastination is a challenge. You may be drawn to delaying the tasks at hand, feeling that there’s enough time to get it done which is often misleading. ...
by Karin Naslund | Aug 6, 2019 | Blog, Leadership, Time Management & Procrastination
I am fortunate to have a quiet space to work from since I have a home office and my children are grown. I shouldn’t have to worry about external distractions so much. However, without self-discipline and methods for focusing my time, energy and thought processes,...
by Karin Naslund | Jul 30, 2019 | Blog, Leadership, Time Management & Procrastination
Becoming a better listener can make you a more effective leader in whatever leadership role you’re in. Whether you’re listening to your kids recount their days at school or in a meeting receiving feedback from your employees, it’s important that you listen carefully...
by Karin Naslund | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog, Leadership, Management, Time Management & Procrastination, Tip Tuesday for Leaders
Mindfulness in leadership roles is now being taught in many organizations. It’s been found that effectiveness on a personal and professional level increases when leaders practice mindful leadership and, that productivity is increased. Conscious leaders are...
