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Executive Director Reviews
What is it like working as an Executive Director?
November 2016
Driver of change.
Executive Director:
Pros: Lead a team.
Cons: The stress.
November 2016
No pay.
Executive Director:
Don't work so hard.
November 2016
Be a Business Major.
Executive Director:
Get a business undergraduate degree and a masters in the field you want to spend your life in.
November 2016
Things to focus on.
Executive Director:
Very important to manage relationship. Be a great listener.
Focus on fiscal discipline and then focus on building better leadership in the programs.
Manage the vocabulary and communication with staff, community, and the Board. It is not necessarily what you say, but how you say it.
October 2016
Value of Ongoing Learning.
Executive Director:
Everyone you meet offers you an opportunity to learn and grow. Be cautious not to miss and/or waste those experiences and opportunities.
October 2016
That the board would be unrealistic about salary.
Executive Director:
Negotiate salary before and get signed contract.
August 2016
Executive Director:
Read books that are written for the person in this position and how to live a balanced successful life. This position can negatively affect other aspects of your life if you don't set a well defined and regular schedule to ensure balance. Reach out to other successful Executive Directors for advice and peer support.
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