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5 Ways to Be a Better Leader in 2026

After decades of leading organizations both large and small, I’ve found that some of my most powerful management insights aren’t the ones that are most often quoted. As you think about strengthening y

A New Year is Full of Opportunity

With the new year just behind us, it’s a good time to focus on opportunity. A nonprofit leader establishes opportunity for their organization by pointing it in the right direction and hiring the peopl

Uncover Driving Forces in 2026

It’s been said that the one constant is change. A couple of weeks ago I talked about the cyclical environments that nonprofits work within. 2025 was a tough year for many nonprofits: How can we start

The Larger Goal of Doing Good

Financial success and independence are powerful motivators. But as we enter this season of reflection, I want to set a reminder that achieving professional success and pursuing the greater good aren't

Nonprofits Live in a Cyclical Environment

As we approach year-end, the end of a particularly brutal 12-months, I’m reminded of the ever-evolving cycles that all organizations face. Just like for-profits, nonprofits live in cyclical environ

Reduce Stress by Focusing on Top Priorities

I want to continue this week to talk about coping with stress at nonprofits. There are few things more stressful than having a dozen to-dos on your desk, and three staff members outside your door look

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