Image retrieved from Pexels. Given the current landscape — “open” vs. “closed” states; differing viewpoints on mask mandates and vaccine adoption; the ability of the U.S. to achieve herd immunity; travel restrictions; reduced professional development budgets; personal comfort with travel and face-to-face events; and so many other factors unique to our industries and organizations — […]
Successful organizations require a team to fulfill a dream. Over the years, I wish I had been more intentional with understanding: The kinds of people I surround myself with, The real value of team, and What to look for in a team. Yes, I evaluated, “Where do I see myself in 5-10-15 years?” But oh […]
As a leader, the decisions you make today are more important than ever, as well as the impact and influence they will have on people’s lives. It is important that we revise our leadership toolkits to help influence our organizations’ intended outcomes. Learning is more important today than ever before. Today, the skills that you […]
Have you ever felt like your messages are not being heard by your board, your volunteers, members, or staff? You are not alone. Research shows that nine out of ten conversations miss their mark. In other words, 90% of the time, people walk away with a different view of reality than what they originally thought. […]
Nonprofits, associations, and chambers of commerce with good intentions for achieving board diversity may fall short because of recruiting mistakes. To help find solutions to overcome obstacles related to diversity recruiting, I turned to Jim Taylor, Vice President for Leadership Initiatives at BoardSource. Jim’s willingness to share his lived experience as a person of color […]
