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What is important to your donors?
Years ago I was sitting in a meeting with fundraising colleagues who were crafting the messaging for the next annual appeal solicitation letter. The theme of their next communication was… Read more
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Jumping Off a Cliff
Six months ago, I did something I never thought I would have the confidence… or guts… to do. I jumped off a cliff. Well, not literally. I made the decision… Read more
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Resume 101
I’ve looked at hundreds and hundreds… and… well… hundreds of resumes over the course of my 35+ year career. A resume is your first impression, and too many times people… Read more
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Start your week off right
Things to let go of this year…. Read more
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Don’t Neglect the Narrative – Strategic Storytelling and the Nonprofit
From the dawn of time, the ancient art of storytelling has been a critical piece of the human experience. History itself is a collection of stories shared with others, and… Read more
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The Power of Appreciative Leadership: Inspiring Growth and Success
It used to be that when we studied leadership, we talked about only three styles: autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. However, the demands of a diverse, dynamic, and ever-changing workforce demand… Read more
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Embracing the Unknown: The Art of Taking Risks
Life is an intricate dance between comfort and uncertainty. While it’s human nature to seek stability and security, there comes a time when we must step outside our comfort zones… Read more
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Mission Possible
As I look at 2023 (which, as I write this, begins in about 12 hours), I am thinking about how I can make this my best year yet. A reoccurring… Read more
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Lost and Found
I’ve got a big birthday looming on the horizon… it has a zero at the end. That’s all you need to know, thank you very much. As has been true… Read more
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Appreciate your workers, employers, or you will watch them leave.
In its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 4.4 million workers quit their jobs in September, which was an all-time high since… Read more
