Cultivate Curiosity

Remember this cute little guy?  He was so curious, always discovering new things for us to learn about… and sometimes getting into trouble. Curiosity is almost always the beginning of new things… inventions, art, and so on. Someone asked: what if …? Benjamin Franklin...
Your Advisory Whatchamacallit

Your Advisory Whatchamacallit

You are at a board meeting when someone brings up the idea— “Let’s set up an Advisory Board!” Crickets. Did a pin just drop? “We can put all of our misfits on this so we don’t have to have the tough conversations.” While this last part may be an exaggeration, it’s...

Death by Meeting

There is no quicker way to lose a board member’s interest or passion than a poorly run board meeting. We’ve all been a part of that snoozer meeting that should have ended 30 minutes prior. We’ve also had the opportunity to experience a meeting that energizes and puts...
Stress Less About Stress

Stress Less About Stress

It’s a vicious cycle. Life gets hectic, because let’s face it – life is full of UNCERTAINTY – and you find yourself stressed. You’re overworked, tired, cranky, developing ulcers, losing hair (either naturally or by the fistful of frustration), sleeping too little,...