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Here you’ll find my writing on professional topics that are not directly related to Nonprofit CFOs (and unlikely to be of interest to potential clients - the primary audience for the website).

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Before taking a leadership job: Ask to see the financials

All financial reports, even when they’re a mess, have a story to tell and valuable data for any leadership candidate.

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Good habits, bad habits

Good habits in one context can ruin you in another.

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Musings on Business Development

I never imagined that I’d be good at bringing in good clients and definitely never thought that I’d enjoy it. I ended up doing it “my way” and it worked!

Sean Hale 6/30/25 Sean Hale 6/30/25

How and Why I Moved Beyond “Single Shingle” Consulting

When I started consulting, I imagined it would take a couple of years before I brought on affiliate consultants. Instead it only took a few weeks for me to move beyond a “single shingle” practice.