Because leading in today’s world is not for the faint of heart. If you’re a nonprofit executive, you already know the stakes are higher than ever. The political landscape is shifting. Funding streams are drying up – or changing overnight. And the pressure to deliver impact, inspire
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Let’s be honest: Working in the nonprofit world is not for the faint of heart. You’re juggling finite resources, less competitive salaries and benefits, sky-high expectations, and a mission so important it makes you want to cry into your coffee. And somehow, it’s still the most rewarding
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In today’s fast-changing world, aligning decisions with core values isn’t just a feel-good move; it’s the secret sauce to thriving in complexity. Values-driven leadership isn’t about box-checking; it’s about making choices that reflect your mission and spark a chain reaction of impact. The Anatomy of Values-Driven Leadership
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Cultural transformation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the secret sauce of thriving organizations. Yet too many leaders treat it like a New Year’s resolution: great in theory, but abandoned by February. The truth? Cultural transformation doesn’t happen without intentional leadership. As someone who helps leaders craft human-centric
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When I was seven, my world revolved around two things: my pink teddy bear and gymnastics. Teddy was my brave little sidekick, keeping the monsters under the bed in check, while gymnastics let me channel my inner superhero. After a year of relentless begging, my parents finally
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Do you know your three (3) core values? These are the values that guide most of your decision-making, as well as the ones that define how you show up in the world. They also influence your behavior and ways of thinking. Values are foundational to authentic, effective
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I recently lost a cherished friend, mentor, co-conspirator, wise woman, and bright light in my life. Thelma was 96 (40 years my senior), and she lived a bold, beautiful life. She loved family, sought beauty in all ways possible, and was so deeply spiritual her life was
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Many believe that servant leadership is the ideal approach. However, “leader as coach” can be even more effective in fostering growth and accountability within teams and leaders. Both styles shift away from the outdated command-and-control model, where managers are seen as all-knowing, and instead move organizations toward
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On a daily basis, I have the great pleasure of working with mission-driven leaders and challenging them to make the impossible, possible. We explore and navigate the most pressing issues in their business, their leadership, and their teams. One of the ways I serve these leaders as
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The shift from “why” to “what” is significant and has the potential of moving stagnant energy and thinking into a realm of curiosity and forward movement.
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