Jan 8, 2026 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Strategic planning, Taking action
There’s something undeniably exciting about the start of a new year and the brimming possibilities of a (nearly) blank planner. Yet for many organizational leaders, January’s energy and ambition can eventually lead to paralysis. This is the paradox of overwhelming...
Dec 16, 2025 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Taking action
For many of us, December is a month of abundance—even excess. It’s a period of rich food, crowded social calendars, and endless reminders to buy more things. And that’s just in our personal lives. For many of you reading this newsletter, December is the busiest month...
Dec 4, 2025 | Capacity-building, Communication, Connection, Leadership
I’ve found that the final weeks of the year have a relentless quality. Depending on your sector, you could be facing some combination of project deadlines, fundraising campaigns, required annual reporting, final exams, or holiday performances. Social...
Nov 14, 2025 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Taking action
When I was a teenager, I went grocery shopping every Sunday with my dad and younger brother. The three of us had the weekly excursion down to an exact science: Each of us would take a third of the list, grab a shopping cart, and meet the others at the checkout line 15...
Oct 16, 2025 | Capacity-building, Connection, Taking action
Anyone who’s worked with me knows that I’m preoccupied with two things that often feel at odds: getting things done, and making sure we don’t lose our humanity in the process. When I first entered the work force, I was mainly concerned with getting things done. Much...
Oct 2, 2025 | Capacity-building, Communication, Connection, Meetings, Strategic planning
Between client projects, the start of the school year, the ramping up of a number of community commitments, and a calendar full of meetings (oh, the meetings!) I haven’t had much time to pause, reflect, and write. Yet I still carve out time to read. Most recently, I...
