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Insights + Reflections


Three Questions to Ask Yourself During the Hustle and Bustle of Year-End
Three ways to stay focused during your busiest times of year
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Executive Coaching
Setting yourself up to find the right coach for you
Nov 24, 20245 min read


Ditch the Elevator Pitch. Do this Instead.
A way to help board members get comfortable telling your organization’s story.
Sep 16, 20244 min read


Succession Planning – Beyond Batons, Buses, and Lotteries
Seven elements that should be part of every succession planning process.
Aug 26, 20246 min read


Meeting and Setting Expectations – Six Ways to Strike a Better Balance
Ways to keep your organization purposeful and evolving in the face of the many demands it faces
Jul 7, 20245 min read


How to Avoid Becoming Just Another Burned Out Nonprofit Executive Director
What I've learned about keeping nonprofit leadership fresh.
May 29, 20245 min read


Working With Your New Board of Directors – the First Ninety Days
You do not have much time to spend on your board in your first three months. How can your spend limited time strategically?
Apr 30, 20245 min read


Executive Transitions: What Boards Need to Think About Before the Time Comes
How nonprofit boards can be ready to manage a transition - no matter the circumstances.
Nov 2, 20236 min read


So, You Want to Be a Nonprofit Executive Director …
How an executive director actually spends their time and what you can do to prepare yourself now.
May 18, 20235 min read


Eight Ways Board Members Can Show Up Like Star Volunteers
How board members can improve their service by asking the question of a good volunteer – How can I help?
Mar 12, 20236 min read


The Party's Over - Knowing When and How to Make a Graceful Exit From The Executive Director Role
What to look for in your organization and yourself as you begin to think about transitioning
Feb 17, 20236 min read
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