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The Why Interview
The "Why Interview" is your recipe for finding people who'll truly thrive at your organization
The Right Role at the Right Level
Helia’s hard-earned (aka lots of mistakes along the way!) take on how to think through the right level before you budget, interview, and hire someone who isn't actually what you need.
Interviewing: Finding Your People
Helia’s quick take on what really matters - getting the proper role at the right level, aligning the why, AND going deep on defining and finding “your people”.
I Want to Love My Job Again: Why to Get a Coach
When an unexpected opportunity turned into overwhelming isolation, one rural nonprofit leader found themselves shutting down emotionally just to survive
When to Get a Coach: How to Stop Feeling so Alone
Insights from Nancy Fournier, drawn from years helping people recognize when their "shoulders" need to come down and use coaching support.
Introducing OKRs: Scripts to Get Started
Trying OKRs for the first time? Start with these scripts for introducing them to your team that you can adapt and build on
Delegation Self-Assessment
Nancy’s quick tool to help you pinpoint how well you grow your staff by having them take on projects.
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.
Identifying the Humans Who Will Thrive
A practical guide to identifying and attracting people who will succeed in your unique context.