CEO Decision Memo by Shelton J. Haynes

Weekly leadership insights to help executives sharpen strategy, strengthen operations, and build durable performance.

Welcome to The CEO Decision Memo, a weekly leadership series by Shelton J Haynes, Founder & CEO of MEH Advisory LLC. Each entry offers clear, usable guidance – so leaders can elevate governance, reduce risk, align teams, and execute consistently whether you’re scaling success or rebuilding momentum.

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Nonprofit Board Governance Checklist: 25 Items Every Board Should Review

A nonprofit board is responsible for protecting the mission, safeguarding charitable assets, providing oversight, and ensuring...

Grant Management Best Practices for Nonprofits: From Award to Closeout

Winning a grant is an important milestone, but it is not the end of the work....

How to Create an AI Governance Framework for Your Organization

Artificial intelligence is moving into everyday operations faster than most organizations can update their policies. Teams...

10 Best Executive Advisory Firms in the USA

Senior leaders are often expected to make their most consequential decisions with the least neutral support....

10 Best Data Analytics Consulting Firms in the USA

Organizations are collecting more information than ever, but more data does not automatically create better decisions....

10 Best Strategic Advisory Firms in the USA for 2026

Selecting a strategic advisor is rarely about finding the firm with the largest workforce or the...

Why I Built MEH Advisory: A Note on Leadership, Governance, and Institutional Performance

By Shelton J. Haynes, Founder & CEO, MEH Advisory LLC After more than fifteen years sitting...

AI Strategy vs AI Tools What Organizations Get Wrong

There is a conversation happening in boardrooms and leadership meetings across every sector right now, and...