Find Your Leadership Guide
Leading an arts and cultural organization is often challenging and can sometimes feel isolating. That’s why it’s crucial to have someone by
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Industry expertise for arts and cultural organizations
J.L. Nave
Jul 232 min
Make Time to Plan and Evaluate
Managers are often go-go-go, trying to get everything done that needs to get done. One key task that is often shortchanged is taking time to
J.L. Nave
Jul 161 min
Handling Questions from Board Members
Many managers dread board meetings. They don't know what's going to happen or who is going to ask a question that challenges their ability
J.L. Nave
Jul 91 min
Designate a Gatekeeper Before Vacation
Every leader knows how difficult it is to manage intrusive phone calls on vacation. You could turn off your phone, but what if there was an
J.L. Nave
Jul 82 min
Keep Work in Check on Vacation
Today, we're continuing our series on achieving a healthier work-life balance with our second tip. For the first ten years of my orchestra
J.L. Nave
Jun 251 min
Set Email Boundaries with Delay Delivery
I was the CEO of two orchestras over 15 years. There was so much to do, and so much I wanted to do. I worked each day in the office and many
J.L. Nave
Jun 181 min
Remember Leaders Need Balance Too
Leaders of small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations are often very protective of their staff, doing all they can to keep them fro
J.L. Nave
Jun 111 min
Create a Unified Operations Calendar
Small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations are usually running at full speed. Stopping to plan feels like a luxury they can't affor
J.L. Nave
Jun 41 min
Ensure Smooth Operations with a Detailed Production Schedule
Small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations often operate with a lean team, meaning everyone is important. But how prepared are you
J.L. Nave
May 281 min
Make an Onboarding Checklist
Hiring new staff isn't something that happens every day in many small to mid-sized arts and cultural organizations, which makes it even more
J.L. Nave
May 211 min
Making a Great First Impression with Your New Hire
It's easy to overlook the importance of a new employee's first day. We often focus so much on filling the position that we forget how critic
J.L. Nave
May 141 min
Asking the Right Questions in Interviews
“What are your strengths and weaknesses?” is a classic question to ask a potential employee in an interview. But I make a subtle shift.
J.L. Nave
May 71 min
Hire Smarter with Testing
There's only so much you can ascertain by talking with someone, which is why I've incorporated a mix of timed and untimed tests.
J.L. Nave
Apr 301 min
Use Screening Questions at the Beginning
Hiring the right talent is crucial for any organization, but sorting through dozens of applications can be overwhelming. Today, I'm going...
J.L. Nave, III
Apr 162 min
Create a Hiring Checklist
Staff turnover, for any reason, can be a major disruption. It's also not something that most small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizat
J.L. Nave, III
Apr 91 min
Turn Up the Marketing When You Have a Hit
When a show is in high demand, it's a golden opportunity. But what many organizations miss is the chance to turn that demand into a...
J.L. Nave
Apr 21 min
Pay More Attention to Your New Subscribers
Your new subscribers are like a breath of fresh air for your organization. They've taken a leap forward, but remember, this doesn't mean...
J.L. Nave, III
Mar 261 min
Make a Splash When Single Tickets Go On Sale
Single ticket buyers are often the entry point for new patrons into your world. That's why when single tickets go on sale, it's a...
J.L. Nave, III
Mar 191 min