New month – back to zero!
Aren't new beginnings wonderful? I do like the fresh start of a new month. As artificial as dates and calendars are, there is something energizing about new beginnings. Until you open your CRM. One bummer about new months, new quarter, and new years, is what you see...
Celebrating the first Coach Certification Cohort!
The very first Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach Certification students have started their intense, 12-week coach certification journey! We're off to an exciting start. Please join us in congratulating our first class! (from left to right): Cherian Koshy Ashley Belanger...
Become a certified coach!
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a certified coach? Now is a great time! Research shows coaching skills make organizations more stable, teams more cohesive, and leaders more confident. Our brand new Quadrant 3 Leadership Coaching Certification will teach you how...
What if you keep the meeting?
Have you ever had one of "those" weeks? One of those weeks where appointments and your missed to-do's seem to be piling up like police cars in the Blues Brothers? That was me this week. Tasks took longer than I'd planned. Volunteer commitments piled up. Days went...
4 Compliance Essentials for Multi-State Nonprofit Expansions
In addition to interpersonal skills, helming an organization requires preparation for the administrative side of leadership as well, like knowing what to expect when expanding the organization to a new state. Dr. Stephen Urich has 25 years of experience in the...
Is your leadership jacket too small?
Back in college, my dorm decided to have a junior high themed night. Complete with time at to the roller rink, followed by time at the mall. And lots of music. Initial suggestions for the mixtape included: Chicago's "You're the Inspiration" REO Speedwagon's "Can't...
6 Best Practices for Virtual Conference Speakers
The success of a virtual event depends primarily on the content. In particular, it’s important to include speakers and topics that resonate with the audience and leave a lasting impression. Corporations and nonprofits should understand that enlisting great speakers...
From Team Leaders to Board Chairs: 6 Best Leadership Habits
Nonprofits are run by leaders at all levels. From project managers all the way to board members and executive directors, competent leaders are what keep organizations running and fulfilling their missions of helping as many people as possible. Ultimately, an...
It won’t be like it was – leading through change
I often work with leaders of organizations that are on the cusp of growth. They're in the "messy middle" of not being a startup any more but not yet having the structure they need for the next stage of growth. A stage where leaders should be able to celebrate...but...
