5 Intuitive Ways to Improve Employee Communication
Nonprofit and small business leaders alike point to data and software as drivers for success. However, did you know strong employee communication is just as, if not even more, valuable for driving your organization steadily towards its goals? Let’s look at a few...
Does your follow up stink?
Whether following up with people or on projects, leaders know the secret to success is follow up. But just because you know it, doesn't mean you enjoy it. What is your attitude going to be as you follow up? Let's face it: following up is a pain. People should just...
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[Guest Post] Leading People Through Fear
Andrea Waltz is the co-author of “Go for No! - Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There," a short powerful story written specifically for sales professionals in every industry who must learn to harness the power of no to be successful. To learn more, visit...
Preventing Staff Turnover: 5 Tips for Retaining Team Members
Hiring new staff members, whether Millennials, Baby Boomers, or anyone in between, is no walk in the park. From attracting the right candidates to the often weeks-long onboarding process, bringing on new team members is truly an investment. This is especially true for...
Ever struggle with Imposter Syndrome?
Do you ever wrestle with Imposter Syndrome? That feeling that you don't have what it takes? That sense that you have no business being in the position you're in? There's good news. Imposter Syndrome is Normal for High Achievers While counterintuitive, feeling like...
Choosing a Consultant? 7 Critical Questions to Ask First
Between endless paperwork, heading multiple projects, and generally running a tight ship, most organizational leaders have a lot on their plates. For growing organizations, leaders have to be able to adapt quickly to rally their teams around new initiatives, and...
Feeling too old to start over? Think again
A surprising figure was shared at the end of today's episode of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money: the average age of founders at the top startups is 45. 45! In the abstract of the forthcoming report, "Age and High-Growth Entrepreneurship," the researchers say:...
What leaders need to know about the current state of charitable giving
The GivingUSA report is out. And you've likely read the headlines. But to get the full story, you need to go beyond the headlines. And whether you're the CEO of a nonprofit, in senior leadership, or on a board of a nonprofit, you need to pay attention. 2018 was a...
An unexpected tool that can transform your leadership – The Enneagram
In Quadrant 3 Leadership, we teach leaders the three main areas of work needed to grow into being a Focused Leader: hardwiring, identity, and goals. Knowing your hardwiring gives you insight into what comes quickly to you and what either takes time or causes stress....
