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You’re already doing culture work every day

You’re already doing culture work every day

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...
Culture and community aren’t “extra”

Culture and community aren’t “extra”

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...
The Power of Changing Your Environment (Without Leaving Town)

The Power of Changing Your Environment (Without Leaving Town)

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...
How to build while flying

How to build while flying

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...

It’s OK to build the plane while flying it

May 28, 2025 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Strategic planning, Taking action

When I work with clients on strategic planning or launching new initiatives, I’ve noticed a common tension between two types of thinkers: There are the process-oriented folks, who want to create the optimal system before doing anything else. They often fear taking...

Breaking through the busy-leader bottleneck, Part III—taking action

May 14, 2025 | Communication, Leadership, Taking action

My career has taken a number of unexpected turns over the years: I’ve moved between academic editing and academic medicine, university administration and international policy, performing arts and gender equality. There’s one unifying element to my work: I help...
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