Education is all over the nonprofit and public sectors but is it the same as marketing. For example: Land trusts that include educational efforts in their community conservation work Public …
The Myth of Setting Priorities
One of the most frequent requests we get from executive directors, managers, and employees is to help them set priorities. The request, on the surface, is logical. Somehow, if we …
Implementation and the Practice of Leadership
I’ve been doing this work for more than 23 years with over 750 clients. Guess how many times I’ve been asked some variation of: How do we know this plan …
Inclusivity in Organizations
Imagine an organization with 35 staff spread across 5 states. As part of their internal discussions on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), they decide to adopt a …
Distraction Hurts Creativity*
“Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?” …
Find Your Motivation: Improve Performance for You and Your Teams
As 2018 draws to a close, we encourage you to take time for reflection and renewal. For inspiration, we are sharing the Harvard Business Review article, The 3 Things Employees Really …
Sharpen Your Saw With Life Balance
Have you heard the parable of the woodcutter straining to cut down a tree? His blade is dull, he is exhausted, but he is too busy to stop to sharpen …
Put Away the Magic 8 Ball: Three Steps to Making Strategic Decisions
Making decisions is easy, right? It’s something we do all the time that takes little effort. Here’s real the scoop. Truly strategic decisions aren’t made willy-nilly. There are specific steps …
Meeting Agenda Template: Simple yet powerful tool for kickstarting your superpowers
We’re going out on a limb and guessing that you probably spend more time than you want in meetings. Meetings are something we do a lot. They can be productive …
Capacity Framework: Tool for Taking Effective Action
High impact managers and leaders make deliberate decisions about how they are going to accomplish a task. That is the practice that distinguishes a high impact manager and leader. They …