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To directors and advisors: “Noses in; fingers OUT!”

Berkonomics

I first heard this in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, over 25 years ago. The CEO spoke, shared metrics, spoke of issues to be addressed during the coming week, and did a fine job of pointing the assembled troops in the right direction. Where did this statement come from?

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Leadership: Sell the dream while making the reality.

Berkonomics

More often, you (the leader) set the goal and push for achievement – hopefully establishing a realistic set of strategies and accurate metrics to measure progress along a timeline. A leadership goal vs. a mantra: I once sat in on a roundtable meeting in which the executive of a company stated his goal as “educate the world.”

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Generative AI – The End of Empty Textboxes

TechEmpower

This isn’t just our opinion - our startup metrics prove it! My time with TFA instilled in me a deep commitment to education, inspiring me to dedicate my life to guiding young minds through the world of mathematics. Be Genuine: Emphasize your genuine passion for teaching and your commitment to education.

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“LALA” – A short lesson in marketing

Berkonomics

Attend trade show education sessions. Email readers, continue here…] Measure the results of your changed program in as many ways as possible. Create metrics for customer acquisition, retention, conversion, reach, or anything that helps you to better understand the effects of your changes to the program. But listen!

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Leadership: Sell the dream; Make the reality.

Berkonomics

push for achievement – hopefully establishing a realistic set of strategies and accurate metrics to measure progress along a timeline. I recently sat in on a roundtable meeting in which the executive of a company stated his goal as “educate the world.” More often, you (the leader) set the goal and.

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Please learn this: “Noses in; fingers out!”

Berkonomics

I first heard this expression in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, years ago. Email readers, continue here…] Here is an example, even where your presence without speaking can do harm. It made an impact and stuck with me through the years. Sound overstated?

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8 Tips To Get the Most Out of Your Investors and Board

Both Sides of the Table

By spending more time educating your board on your business you get more valuable advice from them. Email updates frequently. And as Rob points out – if you email members with short updates more frequently they are more up to speed when you do need them to weigh in. Make your emails actionable.

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