As we head into the summer months many executive directors of nonprofits are heaving a sigh of relief that along with summer comes a time when schedules are a bit less hectic and there may even be a few hours to set aside for planning and building strategy with their staff and board. On the other hand, summer may also highlight the reality that there are never enough hours in the week to cross off all of the items on the “to-do” list. For those who are feeling what can sometimes be overwhelming pressures of the position, this post by Vu Le may offer a boost and reaffirmation of why you said “yes” to this role and its inherent challenges. “10 Reasons why being and executive director is awesome.”

Happy reading - happy summer.