Let’s Go! The new year is around the corner and you are figuring out how to get your team fired up for the new year. That’s great. But before you dive into new year planning, take some time to look back and savor your accomplishments from 2025. You can do this in just a few hours. Look through your calendars. Come up with the top three accomplishments your team had … [Read more...] about Savor 2025, then Launch 2026
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Leading Visionary Change
Many of us seek to lead significant, transformational change in our communities and organizations. As we engage with others it is important to keep these key characteristics of transformational leaders in mind: *Begin with a sincere commitment to changes that inspire you – from the heart. What do you care about? Keep in mind the important values and principles that are … [Read more...] about Leading Visionary Change
Strategy, SWOTs, & To Do Lists
Your organization probably does not have a Strategy. Based on my consulting experience and research, I have found that what many organizations call their “strategy” is a glorified To Do List. Here is how you can turn your To Do List into a Strategy. Hopefully you have a Vision for your organization – an idea of what you want it to look like, ideally, in the future. If … [Read more...] about Strategy, SWOTs, & To Do Lists
Speak Truth to Power
If things are going on at work that you think are just not right, what do you do? Your three choices are essentially: Speak Up, Keep Quiet, or Leave the organization. A lot of this comes down to your Values and to your Personal Situation. If the situation is egregious and strongly violates your values, then you may feel you have no choice but to Speak Up. If you find … [Read more...] about Speak Truth to Power
Inspire Aspirational Giving from Donors
How do you inspire a donor to make a transformational gift? Find out what inspires them, from their heart. And you might start with making sure you are clear on what inspires you and your organization. Here are a couple of activities that you can do at an upcoming staff meeting or Board meeting. Ask: “What would the world look like if we were accomplishing our … [Read more...] about Inspire Aspirational Giving from Donors