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Leaders Take Risks and Make Mistakes – er, Get Learning Opportunities

Leaders Take Risks and Make Mistakes – er, Get Learning Opportunities

I just talked with the outgoing Executive Director of a non-profit who’s worried about one of her younger staff members at the Director-level.  She’s concerned that this young woman will quit because the conditions of the job are changing and […]

Appreciation: the Most Under-Used Leadership Tool

Appreciation:  the Most Under-Used Leadership Tool

Last night, I led a workshop for women (and 1 man) who are looking for their “right fit” job. The discussion yielded solid consensus on one thing: there is not too much acknowledgement and appreciation in the workplace today. Around […]

Growing Pains in Becoming a Leader

I noticed growing pains as I transitioned from a do-er to a thinker – otherwise known as becoming a true leader. The growing pains manifested as my frustration that other people weren’t stepping up to the plate in terms of […]

You’re Really Leading a Mission-Driven Team

Leading non-profits is basically like leading any endeavor, with a slight twist. Non-profits have missions, the social purpose that qualifies them to be tax-exempt.  What this often means is that team members are attracted by the mission, and motivated by […]

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