Sep 17, 2025 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Taking action
Many organizations I work with are trying to do as much as possible on a shoestring budget. This is especially the case for newly founded groups that must find a way to balance process with mission—that is, to build the airplane while flying it. (You can read more...
Sep 4, 2025 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Taking action
I spent the last two weeks of August redesigning my website. It’s been a humbling, eye-opening experience that has taught me a lot about getting things done with limited resources. I’ve created and maintained websites for other organizations in the past, but on-staff...
Aug 21, 2025 | Connection, Leadership, Meetings
In my last newsletter, I described how getting work done requires more than completing tasks or developing efficient processes. Any undertaking also involves a cultural dimension. Our relationships, shared values, and a common mission are integral to achieving our...
Aug 7, 2025 | Communication, Leadership, Taking action
When I first launched this newsletter, my goal was to provide some practical tools for moving personal and organizational priorities forward. Most of my guidance has focused on task and process: how do you move from idea to reality? But task and process are only part...
Jun 26, 2025 | Capacity-building, Creativity, Leadership, Meetings, Strategic planning
I have the great fortune to divide my time between two wonderful cities: Madison, Wisconsin and Berlin, Germany. While the trips back and forth require planning and effort, the benefits always outweigh the short-term logistical stress. By shifting my location, I gain...
Jun 12, 2025 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Strategic planning, Taking action
In my last newsletter, I discussed the need for leaders to get comfortable building while flying. The most effective and sustainable organizations are those that manage to work on both process and mission at the same time. “Easier said than done,” you’re probably...
