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August Newsletter “Are We There Yet?” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

August 2, 2012

I’ve written before about my favorite leadership book “On Becoming a Leader” by John Bennis because his primary point in the book is that we are always “becoming” leaders. The...
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July Newsletter: “Like Marriage, Business Takes Work” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

July 1, 2012

My experience says there are several reasons that business partnerships are like marriages: 1.  When you stop talking, the partnership dies – even if it appears to be alive Some...
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June Newsletter: “Strength in Weakness” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

May 31, 2012

Sorry for the inconvenience, please click here to view the July Newsletter July Newsletter: “Like Marriage, Business Takes Work” by Tim McCarthy Author’s note: This is a month of transition...
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April Newsletter: “Reaching for the Middle (Part 1)” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

March 31, 2012

Author’s Note:   This is the first of the last two installments of my 12 month/article journey through “lessons from building a foundation”.   I promised last month that the...
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February Newsletter: “My Kingdom for a Leader” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

February 2, 2012

This is the 9 th in a series of 12 articles about mistakes I’ve made and lessons I’ve learned building a non-profit foundation since 1997. Leadership is the most written...
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February Quote:

February 2, 2012

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication…nature loves simplicity and unity.” Steve Jobs
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December Newsletter: Roots and Wings

By Tim McCarthy

December 1, 2011

Author’s note: This is the sixth article in a series of 12 describing mistakes I’ve made in building a foundation.  My hope is that they are helpful to you in...
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Much to Say

By Kevin McCarthy

June 1, 2011

[audio src="much-to-say.mp3"] I'm hesitant to use my son's music, though I have done so before with his commercial work.  This month's selection is not available commercially.  As you listen, consider...
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Newsletter: Lights on Our Path

By Tim McCarthy

April 1, 2011

If you’d like an inspirational moment today, write a list of people who’ve made a difference in your life.  Everyone has had someone who has inspired them in some way....
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Newsletter: Living With Chaos

By Tim McCarthy

November 15, 2010

Non-profit organizations and the people they serve are, by definition, chaotic and so one must settle on good coping strategies and diverse partners to deal with chaos effectively. [more] Living...
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Newsletter: Lending with a Long Umbilical Cord

By Tim McCarthy

November 1, 2010

In lending, particularly to the un-bankable, disciplined due diligence is a critical success factor.  Once loans are made, coaching and connecting regularly with the borrower assures their success and reduces...
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Newsletter: Almost Entrepreneurs

By Tim McCarthy

October 15, 2010

Most non-profits should NOT start social businesses but if they do, they must take themselves through four key questions before embarking on their adventure. [more] Almost entrepreneur is a term...
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Newsletter: Squeezing Emotion Out of Our Decisions

By Tim McCarthy

August 15, 2010

The best business decisions are made once you’ve squeezed the emotion out of them. [more] Most bad decisions I’ve made are emotion based. Worse, I also usually only consider the...
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Crestmont

By Kevin McCarthy

May 1, 2010

Essence of the music/lyrics: Once a year I like to feature a song written by my own son and while this one is not his favorite, it is a favorite...
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Newsletter: A Learning Christmas

By Tim McCarthy

January 15, 2010

In the end, great lives are a product of dedication to life balance and healthy, close relationships. [more] Christmastime in the 1950s and 60s at the Ashtabula McCarthy’s had a...
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Newsletter: Predict or Prepare?

By Tim McCarthy

January 1, 2010

From coaching entrepreneurs in my little town to observing one my personal heroes die with grace and dignity, I’ve learned that it preparing for success is far more interesting and...
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Newsletter: Data or Information?

By Tim McCarthy

December 15, 2009

In business, as well as in life, we are awash in data and starved for information.  Great business plans focus on developing a few manageable goals versus solving all organizational...
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Newsletter: Lessons for Giving

By Tim McCarthy

November 1, 2009

In helping others, we are always helping ourselves.  And we will be most effective in helping otherw when we focus first on being healthy ourselves.  [more] I think by both...
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Newsletter: Mission or Operations?

By Tim McCarthy

September 15, 2009

Particularly during times of declining revenue, non-profit executives are challenged to identify and build new revenue sources.  And, unlike business, they must do so while maintaining their commitment to their...
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Newsletter: Eight Instructions

By Tim McCarthy

July 15, 2009

Lessons from life. [more] Like you, I have friends who forward me internet humor and inspiration. Most of it, as you know, is crap. Some, much worse, carry worms and...
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Newsletter: Equally Flawed, Equally Human

By Tim McCarthy

March 15, 2009

Jan taught me that we are all equally human, and therefore all equally flawed.  Norm showed it's not enough to give, we should give gladly. These thoughts make our work...
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