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Joseph M. Heaphy
S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo
Political Science
NYS Tenants & Neighbors
Executive Director
NY, NY
jheaphy256@aol.com
A Day in the Life
What are three things you love and three things you find challenging or frustrating about your work?
Love:
1.
Politics
2.
Public Policy
3.
Working with people
Challenging or frustrating:
1.
Raising money
2.
Dealing with staff
3.
Working with people
What is the most important task on your desk right now?
Fund raising
What drives you to do this work? What makes you want to get out of bed every morning?
Helping people to understand how working for institutional change can better their lives.
How often do you "dress up" for work? Describe the culture of your organization.
Very casual.
In a typical month, about what percentage of your time is spent on the following activities?
Talking on the phone
20%
Dealing with email
10%
Meetings with individuals
15%
Meetings with groups/committees
15%
Traveling
5%
Writing
20%
Reading
10%
Researching
5%
(Note: respondents could allow their answers to add up to be more than )
What do you do when you are feeling burned out at work?
Read a book. Watch a movie. Spend time with friends.
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