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rick karges • March 11, 2024
Road sign at a scenic, peaceful nature preserve in Virginia....


My top goals in each of the following seven areas are: Health/Fitness/Appearance: 1) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Financial/Income/Investments/Net Worth: 1) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Business/Professional/Career/Job: 1) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationships/Family/Friends: 1) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Fun Time/Recreation/Hobbies/Travel: 1) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Personal/Learning/Projects/Purchases: 1) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Contribution/Service/Community/Spiritual: 1) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________________________________________________

LMA launches new Strategic Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool ( SOCAT) The Strategic Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (SOCAT) is designed to help organizations evaluate their capacity across various functional areas. It encourages broad participation and allows for the development of context-specific indicators. SOCAT covers governance, management practices, human resources, financial resources, service delivery, external relations, and partnering, and provides space for customization. The tool includes a scoring key ranging from "Absent" (1) to "Mature" (4) to assess distinct levels of organizational capacity and performance. partnering, comprehensive view of organizational

L- Luminous/ visionary · Can see beyond the horizon with clarity. E- Empowered · Inspires others to share beliefs, values and join in the passion of the task, purpose or moment. A- Accessible · Are visible, reachable and attentive to others. D- Decisive · Makes tough, resolute decisions with confidence. E- Enthusiastic · Has a positive, motivating attitude that sets the tone for others. R- Realistic · Able to make the right and rational decisions at the right time for the right reasons. S- Strong · Maintains self-confidence and willing to do what others avoid or fear.

Today we know that the non-profit organizations (and other third sector helping organizations) are central to American society and are indeed its "most distinguishing feature"- Reference: Managing the Non-profit Organization Principals and Practices by Peter F Drucker Non-profit organizations are different from business and government but no less important and are in fact Americas largest employer Non-profit and other helping organizations are central to the quality of life in America, our values, beliefs and traditions. At Leadership Management Associates we focus on providing specialized consultation, education and advisory services to help "mission driven organizations" achieve their goals and realize positive measurable outcomes in their service to others and in continuing to carry on their "distinguished" and vital role in our society.

As St Patrick's Day approaches it often brings to mind the idea of "chance" and the meaning of Luck. The best definition I have found and believe to be true is below.... "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity" - Seneca LMA..." Help for the helping professions!" As St Patrick's Day approaches it often brings to mind the idea of "chance" and the meaning of Luck. The best definition I have found and believe to be true is below....
