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Board Recruitment Process

Having an organized board recruitment process in place not only makes it possible to fill vacancies on a board in an effective and speedy manner, but it creates a foundation for building a skillful and diverse board. It allows the organization to cultivate potential candidates and to prepare…

Big Philanthropy Reinforces Common Misconceptions on Charitable Giving

Contributions from big donors and foundations have made a great difference for a number of organizations and causes across the country. However, big philanthropy can often reinforce common misconceptions about charitable giving that can lead to challenges down the road. Let’s explore two …

Learning How to Be Less Negative Will Make You More Effective

When your team or supervisor thinks of you as a negative person, you’re less likely to be invited to conversations where you would have valuable contributions to make. You’re less likely to receive recognition for your work and your odds of promotion go down. If you often hear that you 

How to Overcome Your Fear of the Unknown

For many of us, uncertainty can be nerve-racking. That reaction, however, obscures a crucial fact: Uncertainty and possibility are two sides of the same coin. Chances are, your biggest achievements and transformational moments all came after a period of uncertainty—one that probably felt s…

Giving permission: The future of leadership begins within

Today’s leaders are operating in a world without a playbook. The consistencies you could once count on have evaporated as employees now seek a different contract with their employers. More money is no longer a singularly sufficient motivator. More perks don’t work well enough to retain a…