What is the best career advice you’ve ever received? That’s the question we recently asked our community of nonprofit and business leaders. Whether you’re a new professional just starting out or a seasoned pro, you’ll benefit from this career advice that nonprofit leaders say helped them throughout their journey.
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Talk less and listen more.
Joanne S. Tweet
Career success is not just about working hard; it’s also about building relationships. Make time for people.
Jennifer H. Tweet
Effective nonprofit leadership is about relationships, relationships and more relationships!
Hector R. Tweet
You don’t need to know all the answers. You just need to be willing to find them.
Jennifer L. Tweet
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Indeed, it is a sign of strength.
Dan D. Tweet
Expect the best from the person to whom you delegate. And when you delegate, make sure the other person has what they need to do the job.
Mary H. Tweet
If you don’t ask for financial donations directly and clearly, someone else will. Don’t be afraid to ask.
Deborah C. Tweet
You have the power and ability to do whatever you want to do to achieve your goals and dreams.
Darlene L. Tweet
Leadership is about relationships and humility. Never be “above” doing a task. Hire people more qualified than you, and focus on empowering people, not managing people.
Shana C. Tweet
I am human. I will make mistakes. Own up to it proactively and come with thoughts on how to fix it or deal with it, why it may have happened and a plan to not repeat it. Be open to responses to this.
Sue S. Tweet
Be renowned for the service you provide and the respect you have for all.
Joseph C. Tweet
The least you accept will be the standard. If you want better, demand better — in work and in life.
Dawn S. Tweet
Take your work seriously, but never yourself.
Loretta H.B. Tweet
Don’t forget to have fun.
Amisha H. Tweet
Always bring your authentic self to every room you enter, because the authentic you is the gift that will help and represent others who have no voice.
Faith P. Tweet
Never stop learning.
Mary H. Tweet
Work hard and be nice to people.
Todd S. Tweet
Every day is an interview!
Mona D. Tweet
Never say you can’t help a client with something. Always say you will find out how to help. It gives the client hope that their problem is not being dismissed.
Tonya D. Tweet
You can only be one person, in every circumstance, personally and professionally, be genuine.
Rafael S. Tweet
Don’t be afraid to be great.
Chris J. Tweet