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TSB 067: How to Amplify Your Executive Presence as a Nonprofit CEO communication leadership nonprofit the saturday boardroom workplace culture Apr 20, 2024

You didn't get to this position by accident. Your unwavering commitment to your organization's mission is the fuel that drives you. You're known for your big ideas and an even bigger heart. But in...

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TSB 065: Forget "open door," be in the hallway. capacity building communication leadership management nonprofit the saturday boardroom workplace culture Apr 06, 2024

Tip of the week: Show up where your team shows up.

Let's be honest, if the only time you see your staff is during scheduled meetings, you're doing leadership wrong.

It's easy to rely on "official"...

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TSB 064: Are You Hearing the Whispers? communication leadership management nonprofit the saturday boardroom workplace culture Mar 23, 2024

The secret to true leadership?

It's not talking, it's listening.

And true impact requires hearing what's said and what's not being said.

Are We Tuning Out the Unvoiced?

You might think the...

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TSB 063: The Art of Setting Goals with Dionne Victoria board development governance leadership nonprofit the saturday boardroom Mar 16, 2024

From Workshop to Action: How Dionne Victoria Leverages Strategic Planning for Students and Success

Have you ever participated in a training or workshop that felt amazing in the moment but then...

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TSB 062: Love Your Cause But Annoyed By Your Team? Let's Fix It. communication leadership management nonprofit the saturday boardroom workplace culture Mar 09, 2024

Michael was not getting any sleep.  His Senior Leadership Team was not getting along, not delivering on the mission, and the numbers told the story.  

His department heads seem...

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TSB 061: Should I Quit? Imposter Syndrome vs. Reality for Non-Profit Leaders. leadership nonprofit the saturday boardroom Mar 02, 2024

You're leading a passionate team, making a difference in the world, and facing down challenges with the tenacity of a superhero. Sounds pretty darn impressive, right? Yet, a nagging voice whispers:...

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TSB 060: You Hired a Rockstar! Now What? leadership nonprofit onboarding staff retention the saturday boardroom workplace culture Feb 24, 2024

Congratulations! You've finally snagged that talented new hire who promises to boost your mission's impact. But hold on before you break out the celebratory kale chips. The real work starts now:...

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TSB 059: Stop Being Your Team's Superhero (and Let Them Shine Instead) capacity building communication leadership management nonprofit the saturday boardroom workplace culture Feb 17, 2024

Let's face it, running a nonprofit can be like juggling flaming bowling pins blindfolded on a unicycle. You wear a lot of hats: strategic visionary, budget magician, cheerleader, conflict...

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TSB 058: How Blocking Myself In Freed Me Up efficiency intuitive leadership management nonprofit the saturday boardroom workplace culture Feb 10, 2024

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This week's tip:  Start your week by blocking off a half-day for uninterrupted work, making it a non-negotiable part of your schedule..


 

One week, I grappled...

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TSB 057: When Goodbye Is A New Beginning: How to Give A Pink Slip capacity building communication leadership management nonprofit the saturday boardroom Feb 03, 2024

I didn’t sleep a wink the night before. I kept thinking about what I was going to say, how I would keep from crying, and would she hate me when it was all over.

Mindy was my colleague, and my...

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TSB 056: Is Your Nonprofit's Strategic Planning Budget On Point? budget capacity building leadership management nonprofit strategy the saturday boardroom Jan 20, 2024

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This week's tip:  A plan without a budget is folly.


Hello changemakers and nonprofit leaders!

Today, I'm diving into a topic that's crucial yet often tricky to...

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TSB 055: Are You Listening to the Right People? communication diversity intuitive leadership nonprofit the saturday boardroom workplace culture Jan 13, 2024

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This week's tip:  Oftentimes, that little voice deep inside is the one you really need to hear.


Let's chat about something that doesn't get enough credit in the...

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