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What is it like working as an Executive Director?
February 2016
Do not try anything.
Executive Director:
Do not try anything. Just do it to the best of your ability.
February 2016
New Executive Director.
Executive Director:
Build a strong relationship with your Board. Ask your board for clear expectations to ensure you are on the right path. Ask for regular follow -ups and check in's to determine your are leading to their expected direction.
February 2016
PR, Finance, Frugal.
Executive Director:
Get involved in Community, Participate in community meetings, Learn grant writing and public speaking, Be organized in your daily work.
February 2016
Grow up.
Executive Director:
Having a job is NOT the same as going to college. Speak respectfully, sit up, dress appropriately, show up on time.
January 2016
Executive Director:
Lean to manage change. Don't overact to the resistance of people to the change. That is normal. Change often doesn't happen because of responding to the resistance rather than living through it. Keep your eye on the whole.
January 2016
Stress Level.
Executive Director:
Pros: Have to deal with different kinds of appetite and personality internally and externally. It's a fun but stressful.
Cons: Drinking too much, unstable working time, travelling a lot.
January 2016
Time commitments = money.
Executive Director:
Limit expectations of how much time you will work normally.
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