Listening to a mentor is one way to Gain the Red Edge. That’s the lesson Chris Yancey shared with me last night as we visited him at Summerfest. Chris is phenomenal sculptor creating relief and 3D works of art that touch my soul. His relief of the Star of Bethlehem is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Another relief had me feeling as if Abraham Lincoln was standing close by. I first met Chris a few years ago when he…
What do you do when your baby girl says, “Dad, want to go for a hike?” And it’s the middle of the work day… Today, I decided it was time to take a little bit of my own advice and “gain the red edge.” I pushed off a conference call (thanks Josh Barnett) and hit the trail. We headed up Logan Canyon to Riverside Trail. It’s a short beautiful hike that follows alongside the Logan River. We shared a bottle…
Running a nonprofit, no matter the cause, is an incredibly difficult and challenging adventure. Here are 8 1/2 ideas to help your nonprofit Gain the Red Edge! 1. Clearly identify your primary mission, focus, and direction. 2. Establish your board of directors, if you haven’t already, who have specific expertise in various areas such as legal, accounting, marketing, mental health, etc. Direct them to hold you accountable to your primary mission. 3. Run your nonprofit like a business. Set goals,…