Nonprofit Leader & Operator
Growing Organizations Through Systems & Strategy
Stephen Perkins is a nonprofit operations leader and strategist who helps teams align people, processes, and purpose for greater impact. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), where he oversees national operations and the advancement of organizational priorities.
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Strategy vs tactics
Strategy sets direction, and tactics are the steps. If you aren’t clear on the difference, you’ll debate details rather than defining goals.
Own your lane
You need to know your space and who’s in it, but you also need to establish your lane and own it. Someone else’s path is not the path for you.
The future belongs to those who ask the right questions
The best operators, managers, and strategic thinkers don’t start with great strategic plans. They start by asking good, important questions.