Don’t Deplete Your Brain’s Reserves!

The pressures and even passion of mission-driven work can make it hard to put yourself first. Commit to just a few actions each day and let’s make sure you are well rested, and your brain is able to do its magic so you can make the big difference in the world you were meant to make!

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Avoid leadership transition pitfalls: Engage and empower your staff

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One of the ways the Board can drive a successful leadership transition is to ensure that staff members are fully engaged during the process so they continue to do their best work. While there certainly are best practices on how to create succession plans and launch a search, strategies for staff members are often non-existent, […]

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Did your CEO or Executive Director Just Resign – READ THIS!

 Do you serve on a non-profit Board and you just learned that your CEO or executive director is departing? Wondering how you’re going to find a strong successor AND ensure the organization still thrives? Are you are the outgoing leader or retiring Founder, and want to make sure your organization, staff, and other key relationships – are […]

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Give Us What You’ve Got! [Leadership Toolbox]

What a week!  Like so many of you, I began my week with a long “to do” list, and found myself wondering what happened to the lazy days of summer?! Our days are filled with things that need to get done, and projects that we’ve committed to doing.  While having a full plate can certainly […]

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