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Build a GREAT Board: Nancy’s Relationship-First Framework
Board relationships don't have to be a constant drain or feel like choosing between being supported and being frustrated.
Mergers and Closures: Unexpected Ways to Move Your Mission Forward
Kate’s approach transforms organizational transitions from crisis management into strategic choice—because the work matters more than any individual organization, and the more intentional we get about structure, the better the work will be.
Tell Me More Words: Dianna's Journey Beyond Right and Wrong
Dianna Tremblay has spent years learning that the phrase "tell me more words" can transform any situation where you're tempted to pick sides. Instead of getting trapped in who's right and who's wrong, she's discovered how to create new possibilities by getting genuinely curious about what's happening
Budget-Building That Delivers: Amy Omand's Secret to Numbers That Make Sense
Amy's approach makes budgeting straightforward and human — with a process that involves the right people at the right time, creates ownership instead of resentment, and gives you something you can actually use throughout the year.
From Strategic Plan to Daily Reality: Chris O'Brien's Playbook Method
You don't have to choose between being strategic AND operational. Chris O'Brien's playbook approach transforms your organizational vision into teachable, repeatable actions that create culture — not just documentation.
Good Meetings Are Actually Possible - Here's How
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.
Brand Story Machine - DIY Style
Shannon’s created a starter Brand Story Machine DIY kit - take 10ish minutes to answer the questions (ChatGPT style) and further define who you are + what you’re all about!
The Magic in Reaching Out to Others
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.
Cybersecurity Without the Panic: What Actually Matters and Why
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.
Getting to Clarity: OKRs for Results!!!!
This is how one CEO used OKRs to rebuild trust, reduce chaos, and create clarity for her team—without losing the human side of leadership.
Good Endings: Reimagining Success Beyond Organizations
What if closing an organization—thoughtfully, intentionally, and with real generosity—can sometimes be the most successful thing we might ever do?
Strategic Planning: From Reacting to Leading
How one leader charts a clear path for forward-progress - that you can actually use to get unstuck when things get chaotic.