by Jessica Kinsey | Nonprofit, Personal Development
Our client needed to sell their book. Like someone with a dull knife cutting furiously – they didn’t care who they sold to; they didn’t care why their customers purchased from them, and they hadn’t (as you can imagine) sold many units. Why? Because they didn’t know...
by Jessica Kinsey | Nonprofit, Personal Development
We recently walked into a meeting with a new team and were floored by the positivity radiating through the conference room. It was obvious this group had a special bond and were giving us the feels in a good way. After the meeting, I pulled the president aside and...
by Jessica Kinsey | Personal Development, Success
How much time do we spend trying to “hack” our lives? Focusing on the little (and big) ways we can get better, faster, more efficient, more effective. I’d venture to guess a lot. When I Googled “productivity hacks” over 25 million results came up. There were titles...
by Jessica Kinsey | Business Plan, Learning, Nonprofit
We met Heather* in a conference room at our office, which is a former Ford factory. We immediately knew we were in the presence of someone who was enthusiastic, which reminded me of a quote from Mr. Henry Ford himself — enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes,...
by Jessica Kinsey | Learning, Nonprofit, Success
How many times have you been told no? Whether it’s a client who has decided not to work with you or a funder who chooses not to donate, hearing no is hard. For many of us, it can feel like failure. I know my initial gut reaction is to wonder what I’ve done wrong. Was...
