How we learn to lead
How did you learn to lead? Was it a bad boss? A graduate program? Trial and error? I love asking this question in workshops and coaching conversations. People often pause, realizing that being a leader has become […]
Working in your zone of genius: A path to sustainable leadership
Most people join the nonprofit sector because they care. They care about their communities, their clients, and their missions. And when you care deeply, it’s easy to slip into “doing
Succession planning that actually reduces risk
Let’s play a game. You win the lottery. Real life-changing money. How long are you sticking around your workplace? Are you gone immediately, never to be seen again? Do you give an
Using spheres of influence to avoid burnout and create change
In nonprofit work, it’s easy to feel pulled in every direction by funders, community needs, policy shifts, and team dynamics. When your to-do list outpaces your capacity, and you’re navigating
Start-stop-continue for leaders and teams
You’ve just come back from vacation, where, for once, you actually rested. You remember what it’s like to have slow mornings, long walks, and time to think. Then Monday hits.
When boundaries are ignored at work
So, you’ve done the work to identify your boundaries and taken a brave step to establish them at work. You’ve communicated them clearly. But what happens when someone simply doesn’t
3 tips for positive performance reviews
Many years ago, in a universe far, far away, I had a bad performance review. I remember sitting down in the meeting room with a normal level of jitters, ready
