Purpose driven board leadership could radically strengthen the entire social sector. BoardSource, the recognized leader in nonprofit board research, leadership, and support, is changing the way board directors and trustees see their relationship with the organizations and the people they serve. For boards to bring relevance, accountability,
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“Between the stimulus and response, there is a space. And in that space lies our power and freedom to choose our responses. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor Frankl, 1946 Many of my clients come to me with the desire to work on
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This story is said to be an ancient Cherokee legend about an elderly Brave who tells his grandson about life. “Son,” he says, “Within all of us there is a battle of two wolves. One is evil, anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, guilt, self-pity, resentment,
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Leaders in every sector and industry are taking advantage of one of the best ways to elevate their game, which is through coaching. Having a thought partner and trusted advisor such as a coach can help you to explore new ideas, to vent challenges and concerns, to seek impact and clarity, and to unlock your potential.
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Are you building a business, running an organization, or managing your family? Perhaps you’re trying to lead yourself in this complex world. As leaders and achievers, we strive and yearn for “success.” We work hard. We do the reading. We get a coach (*wink*). The question is,
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I’ve spent nearly 30 years in the social sector working with great leaders to address some of the most pressing concerns for communities including poverty, homelessness, mental health, healthcare access, child abuse, juvenile justice, and more. It is my belief that this sector, which is the largest
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I’ve recently been observing my “judge” – that harsh, critical, lying, unkind voice inside your head that tells you how incompetent or unlovable you are. The one that screams (or maybe softly whispers) how you’re not good at anything, you’re faking it, or you’re an idiot. The
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How do you spend your thought energy? First of all, what is thought energy? It’s the mind’s power source. The design of the human mind is to think – about 85,000 thoughts a day! (I’m tired just thinking about it). Stop for a minute and notice:Have you
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For the longest time, I rarely mentioned I was a collegiate athlete. That was history, and competition made me feel uncomfortable unless it was on a court or a track. I found myself competing in unhealthy ways i.e. looks, clothing, sales quotas, number of clients, hobbies, hiking
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I once heard leadership defined as an interaction where influence occurs. Notice there is no power dynamic or judgment. The influence is neither good nor bad. It is simply an interaction where influence happens. Authenticity is defined as real, actual, or genuine. Not false. True to one’s
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