Hold meetings where real problems get solved, the team talks more than the leader, and everyone leaves feeling more connected and clear about next steps.

Instead of panicking about potential federal funding cuts, Cindy Vatalaro recommends putting our energy into what we know AND what we can do now. "We just don't have the capacity for spin and mire."

David’s "messy middle" framework takes all the marketing overwhelm and distills it into three channels that actually work — no matter how scrappy your team or limited your budget. 

What if the most powerful business tool—clarity about who you are and why it matters—didn't have to be gatekept behind huge budgets?

When a client specifically asked Natalie to use ChatGPT to complete a 30-day, $4M grant, she went from a reluctant skeptic to someone building templates and how-to guides for others.

Treat folks like the humans they are while still doing what's needed for your organization.

A practical approach to fixing the management problem that's quietly sabotaging your mission.

Layoffs are brutal, but how you treat people during the process is what they'll remember forever.

Jesse Noonan turned her job search into a relationship-building journey, sending regular updates to her network that strengthened connections AND opening doors. (Co-founder Jess LOVED receiving them and responded to almost every single one, including celebrating when she landed her job!!!).

Here's how she did it—so you can build your own version!

You know those emails you stare at forever, trying to get the tone just right? Outreach doesn't need to be perfect (and maybe shouldn’t be!) — it needs to be real!

Using real examples from my sent folder, here's what I've learned about crafting emails that build connection, describe your ask clearly, and make it easy for folks to help.

Feeling stuck? Don't go it alone. Whether you're reaching out to old colleagues or making new connections, there are simple ways to ask for help that build lasting relationships and get you the insights you need. The secret isn't having the perfect network - it's being willing to be real about what you need and trusting that people actually want to help.

Stop letting performance conversations happen in the dark. Rachel's approach to leveling frameworks transforms the messiest parts of people management—reviews, promotions, feedback—into clear, fair systems that everyone actually understands. No more guessing, no more politics–just clarity.

Knowing what you want is one thing. Actually getting those candidates to apply and running a process that helps you choose the right person is another. Sophia's approach transforms hiring from a chaotic scramble into a systematic, equitable process that saves time, reduces bias, and helps both you and candidates make better decisions.

Alyza has spent her career figuring out how to get things done across wildly different organizations—from domestic violence shelters to PlayStation. Her secret? Understanding what drives people, grounding in shared purpose, and treating everyone as humans first with roles as context, not hierarchy. 

Cybersecurity doesn't have to be overwhelming. If you're collecting data or expanding your visibility online, this is the moment to get ahead of it.

Jesse Noonan's approach to transforming weekly check-ins from awkward to amazing (with real templates!)