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Why having values makes you valued
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...
On Purpose & Productivity
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...
Business or Nonprofit… Is that your question?
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, the...
No isn’t meaningful if you don’t know why
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...
If You Care About a Nonprofit, You Need to Watch This Video
In the nonprofit world, overhead is a dirty word. Funders and supports want all of their money to go to programs. To the work that helps the population they care for. It's understandable. If you care about seeing a problem solved, you want to put your money directly...
Waking up early is not like taking the Limitless pill
I have a confession to make. I’m not a morning person. There are a lot of personal development gurus and entrepreneurs who talk about getting up early like it's equivalent to taking NZT - the Limitless pill. If getting up at 5am would give me access to 100% of my...
