Tag Archives: inspiration

One trait to rule them all

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

If you had one non-negotiable trait that you’d want everyone representing your organization to hold, share and transmit, what would it be? Of course you’ve got bright, engaged people.  They are confident and interesting, energetic and well-versed in what you … Continue reading →

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Critics’ critiques and cheerleaders’ cheers

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

There was a guy I went to school with who earned the (affectionate) nickname “Yes, but…” In any discussion, whether of microeconomic models or where to go for lunch, he started most sentneces with a nod to the contradiction, the … Continue reading →

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What we pay, what we get

Posted on April 21, 2010 by

Lots of inspirational moments today at the Global Philanthropy Forum (live webcast here). It’s too much to try to capture in one post, but my parting reflection from today is how continually humbled I am by the accomplishments of Aravind … Continue reading →

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The poverty box

Posted on January 7, 2010 by

Today I registered for a conference and had to check a box about my “area of interest,” so I check off “International Development / poverty.” And then I realized why only 23% of U.S. philanthropy goes to international causes.1 We’re … Continue reading →

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2010 resolutions, in two takes

Posted on January 5, 2010 by

TAKE ONE This year I resolve to… Wake up earlier and go to bed earlier. To get more sleep and always eat a proper breakfast and bring my lunch to work daily and rush less on my way to work … Continue reading →

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