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Great Leaders are Not Born

These are challenging times for nonprofits, and across the social sector. During challenging times, strong leadership is essential. I plan to continue to make the topic of leadership a key focus of th

Atomic Habits and the Nonprofit Sector

James Clear's Atomic Habits offers valuable insights for nonprofit leaders seeking to strengthen their management capabilities through small, consistent improvements.

Reflecting on International Women's Day in 2026

The theme of this year's International Women's Day was 'Give to Gain' — that could have been right out of the Applied Wisdom playbook.

Trust Is Built from the Inside Out

Trust isn't something you declare. It's something you build. You can't earn trust externally if you haven't built it within your own organization first.

Absorb Chaos, Project Calm, Give Hope

I don’t know who first used this phrase, but I think it is so valuable for the situation we now find ourselves in. Absorb Chaos, Project Calm, Give Hope. These are deeply unsettling times. Politics ha

Between Your Heart and Your Mind

Nonprofit leaders tend to be idea people. They see problems and imagine solutions. They meet a potential partner and envision a collaboration. They attend a conference and return buzzing with all the