Radio Free 501c - a podcast about Nonprofit Management

This episode: We all generate content -- social media posts, blogs, articles, presentations . . . the list goes on! But how can we make our content work for us? My guest Cynthia Lockrey of Lockrey Communications is back sharing her wisdom on creating content and sending it out to the world! We discuss communication tools, identifying audiences for our unique content, and tips on repurposing content into e-books, infographics and more. If you have ever wondered how to be more strategic with your content, this is the episode for you. How do you get the most out of your content? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak."

This week's topic is: Too MANY Files - Why We Need Knowledge Management

This episode: I love a good book and fortunately I have friends who write them! In this week's episode I welcome back Daniel Elacqua, MBA, PMP, of Strategico Consultants, and Gwen Garrison, PhD, of High Sierra Insights and Claremont Graduate University to discuss their new book, "Unleashing the Power of Business Intelligence (BI)." First and foremost, we must be conscientious Data Stewards, and to do this well, we need to create a culture supporting it. When it comes to data, we need to look at variety, volume, and velocity to design the best system for each organization. We cover the big themes of BI including Big Data, Data Ecology and Ecosphere, Data Governance, and creating that all important Data Culture. If you love talking data as much as I do you will get a lot out of this episode. What are your questions about data and data management? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, Rogue Speak.

This week's topic: Empty Files - Why we need Knowledge Management

This episode: Recognizing performance of our team members is vital to keeping up morale and inspiring our teams to create, innovate, and find success. However, we've all worked at places that reward longevity over productivity, or even rewarding "busyness" over results. In this week's conversation with my guest Rick Burt, CAE, we discuss the positive effects of encouraging everyone on the team to contribute, do their best, and support each other to reach individual milestones and team goals. We share many options for recognition from certificates to team meeting "kudos" sessions to public acknowledgement. But we also note that we need to be aware of what our team members feel comfortable with as we don't want to make anyone uncomfortable. What do you think about recognizing performance? Share a comment!

This episode: It's awards season! From the Nobel Prizes to the MacArthur Genius Grants, there is a lot to be excited about as we recognize outstanding work. My guest, Jill Treby, CAE and AWTC Board member, loves awards season because it is a time when our members and stakeholders are praised and recognized, and awards help elevate professions and industries by raising awareness with the public. We talk about the many reasons to have awards programs, things you should do (and shouldn't!), and we discuss the concept of self-nomination. This is a fun and useful conversation about recognition and why we should point out all the good that people do. How do you recognize contributions to a profession or industry? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak."

This week's topic is: "The Danger of Outdated Thinking - Part 2."

This episode: We all are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) but many of us don't think about ourselves that way. We question our role as an expert whether it's a lack of confidence or a lack of self-awareness or maybe we think someone else has to recognize our expertise first. How can we identify our areas of strength and knowledge and leverage them to support our organization's mission, our own professional development, and help build the confidence of our members to advocate on behalf of their profession or industry? I talk about all these questions with my guest Mike Bober, CAE, President & CEO of the Pet Advocacy Network. He's back to share another 4 Step process -- Claim your Expertise with the 4 Es! He walks us through the 4 Es and how it helps individuals find their inner expert, and how these same steps can be used to support our members in identifying and owning their own expertise. Do you recognize yourself as an expert? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak."

This week's topic is "Muted Voices."

This episode: Three heretics walk into a podcast . . . it's not the opening line of a joke -- it's this week's topic! I'm joined by two governance experts, Michael Butera and Michael Wyland, to talk about why we need to eliminate the Executive Committee. It's an ancient mechanism that is no longer necessary. Whoa! Did we actually say that? Yes we did and we make a great argument that you will want to hear. We share heretical positions in other areas of nonprofit management too so listen in to this rousing discussion of things we don't usually say out loud -- but should! What do you think needs to change about governance? Share a comment!