Non-profits leaders: Learn the art of standing your ground while building consensus

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Norm Rice, President & CEO of The Seattle Foundation knows that being consistent helps people feel safe. Being consistent with his values and the way he approaches problems also helps people understand the best way to dialogue with him With that said however, Norm playfully added Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote, “A foolish consistency is the … Continue reading Non-profits leaders: Learn the art of standing your ground while building consensus →

The Power of Emotions: Building trust for success and happiness in non-profit organizations

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Emotions used to be thought of as a sign of weakness. Arthur Padilla, Executive Director of Multifaith shatters this myth by doing some of the most courageous and powerful work I’ve seen. Just as Multifaith is about bringing religions, philosophies and worldviews together believing none is superior, Arthur helps clients and staff acknowledge all of … Continue reading The Power of Emotions: Building trust for success and happiness in non-profit organizations →

Passion helps create $250,000,000 for non-profit

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Have you ever felt like if you just had a little more passion or let yourself express the passion you do have more fully, you could be doing a lot more good in the world? I recently had a chat with Gary Yazwa who helped raise over $250,000,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs. Passion … Continue reading Passion helps create $250,000,000 for non-profit →

5 tips to help non-profit professionals and entrepreneurs generate ideas and take action to help their cause

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Have you ever felt under pressure to come up with a new idea? Or maybe you get so many ideas it’s too overwhelming to follow through on any of them. Andrea John-Smith, President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is a woman with a passion for helping humanity. Not only does she have a plethora … Continue reading 5 tips to help non-profit professionals and entrepreneurs generate ideas and take action to help their cause →

Interconnectedness while speaking

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I grew up on a farm. When you spend your days weeding soybeans, watching corn mature and harvesting juicy tomatoes, you learn about the interrelatedness of all things. The sun, rain, soil and air work together to support the growth of new seeds. At the same time I was learning to be a 4th generation … Continue reading Interconnectedness while speaking →

Take the pressure off and speak confidently

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With all my years of training, there are still times I wince as I catch myself reacting inappropriately. I’ve found that when I say something I regret, it’s often because of the pressure that’s been building from unexpressed feelings. The more you hold yourself back, the greater the chance of snapping when the load gets … Continue reading Take the pressure off and speak confidently →