Lessons from the Boardroom

When Douglas Morris was in high school, he started computer programming – and loved it. So it’s no surprise that today he’s the founder and CEO of Computer Systems Innovations, Inc., which has helped nonprofit organizations with their technology needs since 1991. Specifically, with their membership software for things like paying dues, event registrations, and more.

Show Notes

When Douglas Morris was in high school, he started computer programming – and loved it. 
 
So it’s no surprise that today he’s the founder and CEO of Computer Systems Innovations, Inc., which has helped nonprofit organizations with their technology needs since 1991. Specifically, with their membership software for things like paying dues, event registrations, and more.
 
Douglas believes in hands-on work and leadership in the company and that even he can always learn something new, which he does on a regular basis.
 
We talk about early days of the company, the biggest challenge he’s faced over the years (hint: it was a leadership struggle), and more. 
 
Tune in to discover…
  • Why he lost half his stuff overnight – and how he overcome that hurdle

  • Advice from Henry Ford that he follows to this day

  • The 2 must-read books Douglas recommends that could change your business

  • How “shrinking” the business at one point actually made it grow

  • And more

What is Lessons from the Boardroom?

The Lessons From The Boardroom podcast brings together successful CEOs and Presidents of growing small and mid-sized companies from around the world to share successes, challenges, and what’s working now to grow a business, build a culture of accountability and profitability, and increase freedom for you, the business owner and CEO.

Tune in each week as Kevin Minton of Chief Executive Boards International interviews a new leader.