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6 Keys to Highly Effective Mentoring

A truly effective mentoring relationship is between two people where questions, advice, knowledge and discussion flow back and forth openly.  Consider these 6 key qualities to help you become the most effective mentor you can be. Read More

No Excuses, No Complaints: Separating Effective Leaders from Other Leaders

Based on the tremendous impact that leadership behavior has on team morale and engagement, leaders that make excuses and complain with any degree of frequency not only foster that behavior among their team but also waste huge amounts of time and energy. Read More

10 Nonprofit Leaders You Should Be Following

Looking for some inspiration? Check out these social media accounts and websites from the best thought leaders the nonprofit sector has to offer. SEE INFOGRAPHIC

Why Transparency And Honesty Matter For Leadership

If you're going to be the best leader possible, you have to insist that others give you honest feedback and take it in. But for colleagues to be honest with you there needs to be trust and you build that trust through transparency.  Read More

We Are (‘nt) Family: What Netflix Can Teach Us about Organizational Culture

Sure the family-style organizational culture is warm and welcoming at first, but to win like the pros you need play like the pros and be a team. Much can be gleaned from international tech giant, Netflix and their "Culture Deck" even for a small not-for-profit. Read More