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 23
- 2 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 16
- 1 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 9
- 1 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 8
- 2 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 25
- 1 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 18
- 1 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 11
- 1 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 4
- 1 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 28
- 1 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 21
- 1 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 14
- 1 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 7
- 1 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 30
- 1 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 16
- 2 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 9
- 1 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 2
- 1 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 26
- 1 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 19
- 1 min
Don’t Make It Easy to Downgrade Subscriptions
In the world of subscription renewals, there's a powerful psychology at play. People often choose the path of least resistance. ...
J.L. Nave, III
- Mar 12
- 1 min
Don't Advertise Subscriptions in Mass Media
When it comes to marketing your subscriptions, there's a better way than blanketing mass media channels. Let's break down why. ...
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