So Long, Resolutions….Hello, Intentions!

So Long, Resolutions….Hello, Intentions!

To some who know me well, it may come as a shock that I am not setting any goals or resolutions for 2023. Yes, pick up your jaw from the floor.  Over the past several years I’ve come to realize that my long, ambitious list of goals overwhelms me and makes me feel...
We All Need a Break

We All Need a Break

Ever wondered how the Labor Day holiday came about? Here’s a bite-sized history lesson: Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late...
Embrace the Tension

Embrace the Tension

Five years ago I challenged myself to apply for the altMBA, an intensive four week online leadership course that challenges its students to level up through new skills while also pro viding an opportunity for people to share experiences in an engaging cohort format....
Governance

Governance

The Secret Sauce: 3 Ingredients of a strong Board/ED partnership Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. Sadly, this statistic might even be higher in the nonprofit sector if you consider the relationship between a board and the executive director (ED) to be a...
Are You Positive or Negative?

Are You Positive or Negative?

Do you have a predominantly positive or negative effect on others? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself this question? And I don’t mean how you think others perceive you. I mean, do you have a positive or negative influence on others? Are you lifting people...