Not in a leadership role yet? No problem. I want to share with you the secret I discovered that changed my life. When you have the opportunity to raise your hand and get involved, do it. I was frustrated in work and volunteer roles. I wanted action. I wanted change. Then I discovered how to …
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5 Tips to be a great speaker now!
I remember it so clearly: I had the opportunity to stand in front of a crowd and pay tribute to my dear friend, a retiring museum director. I also remember, as I got out of the car in the museum parking lot, I left my notes there. I didn’t need them, I had memorized the …
What is the problem you’d give your life to solve?
Big question, right? I challenge you to think about it. Finding your passion and talking about it is the best way to get what you want right now. When President Franklin Roosevelt wanted to end child polio he helped create the nonprofit that became the March of Dimes. As the whole country rallied around this …
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5 Tips to stay on track
Here are some quick tips to get you where you want to go. Know where you are going! You can’t win the race if you don’t know where the finish line is. Write down 3 clear goals for your work. Ask for help. Whatever you can do on your own you can do better with …
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Dream big! Get out of your rut
The magic of a shared dream Sharing your highest goals and aspirations feels good, it is self-motivating. It also inspires action. Before you can share that dream, you have to look inside yourself and discover it. What is your dream? What inspires and motivates you? Your self-discovery is the first step. In Martin Luther King’s …
It’s Time to Meet
Let’s convene! Finally, we are feeling safe and comfortable coming together in person. It’s a fresh start. You can make being in the same room a celebration and an opportunity for great things to happen. This week we are reminded of the founding of our nation 245 years ago. It’s a great example of convening …
Connect + Connect
Encourage everyone to connect. You need connections. More money, more volunteers, more clients, and more opportunity are all the result of connections. Whether you are adding names to your database, friends on social media, or influence in your community, it is all about connections. Connect is smack dab in the middle of the 3 steps …
Speak Up!
Successful nonprofits empower everyone to communicate. Making that happen starts with you. Are you delivering an inspiring message? If you want others to spread the word (and you do!), you have to deliver a clear, easily repeatable message. I call that message your Vision. It is the big dream that you care deeply about. It …
More! More! More!
You want and deserve more. You need people, you need money. You deserve to be rich in resources so you can fulfill your VISION and deliver on your dreams. It took some digging, but I’ve found a solution. It costs nothing but delivers big results. Here’s the three steps that will get you there: Empower …