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Leading an arts and cultural organization is often challenging and can sometimes feel isolating. That’s why it’s crucial to have someone by

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations often operate with a lean team, meaning everyone is important. But how prepared are you

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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

“What are your strengths and weaknesses?” is a classic question to ask a potential employee in an interview. But I make a subtle shift.

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.