As the world faces so much uncertainty and many difficult decisions are having to be made as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, now more than ever people are looking to their leaders for direction. What traits are leaders like those in our nonprofit community needing to draw on at this critical time?
Meetings not getting you the outcomes you want? If not, try something new
Are you getting the outcomes you want from the time you’re spending in meetings, whether they are virtual or in-person? ? If not, read our guest blog creator Chrysanthemum Marketing Raye Ward’s possible solution. Raye suggests that you might like to try Liberating Structures, a set of tools that cultivates a focused purpose and broad […]
STOP, don’t cancel your event – at least not yet
Nonprofit leaders, STOP, don’t cancel your planned events, at least not before you’ve explored the benefits of going ahead with a creative alternative on that same date. There are many potential upsides to consider.
Managing anxiety or fear
In this unprecedented and uncertain time, here are three simple questions to ask yourself that may help in managing anxiety or fear. Over the years, I have learned to ask myself these questions when dealing with challenging times, whether major crises, worrying moments or sleepless nights caused by being overwhelmed.
Online meeting success in a time of change
At a time of social distancing, following our simple guidelines for online meeting success could help make online interactions efficient and effective, keeping everyone engaged.
leadership, strategy + communication = mission accomplishment
Strategic Leadership Essentials™ comprise leadership, strategy and communication, which combined together enable an organization to accomplish its mission. Obvious as it may seem, it is unlikely an organization will be successful unless the leader or leaders know where the organization is going, what it wants to achieve, who the various stakeholders are and have clear […]