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Find a secret weapon to help get you unstuck When we were kids, and we found ourselves stuck at a railroad crossing, waiting as a passing train rolled by, we came up with a game of counting box cars. At an average of 55 feet, when you reach 100, the train length is about one mile long – and trains...

Even though I love my work, I am always looking for ways to feel a sense of renewal. Usually I reserve that day for a Saturday or Sunday. Today, I'm going for a long walk with a cousin I haven't seen since her February birthday -- and my book club will meet for the first time in 2020: outside...

How are nonprofit employees handling the extended period away from an in-person work environment? What are you noticing in your organization? I recommend that we proceed with great caution and care when surveying our colleagues. While some are thriving, more research is needed to paint a full...

MISSION Story Slam ( https://lnkd.in/eHitmEJ ) is dedicated to telling the stories of people on a mission to make the world a better place. From time to time, they give the people representing nonprofit organizations a voice and general operation support. I was thrilled to see Executive Director...

Making the ask is a little like knowing the window of time when grapes are ready to be plucked from the vine. It’s a learned sense of awareness or tuning into and understanding your environment. Before you approach a prospect to ask for their support, consider the following questions: 1. Have they...