Collective Soul
Collective Impact is a buzzword and framework formally defined as “the commitment of a group of actors from different sectors to coordinate their efforts and work together around a clearly defined...
View ArticleWe Need…
“We need more board members!” is a common lament I hear from board members at community benefit organizations. The declaration is followed by: “We used to have 10 board members and now we only have...
View ArticleOn the Radio
A song is playing on the radio, not coming in crystal clear and there’s a good bit of annoying crackles. You have two choices with two dials: Turn up the volume if you think louder makes the song...
View ArticleDipping Your Toe
Global corporations, government, public and private agencies, community benefit organizations, and businesses of all sizes and types have so much in common when we look at them in their simplest sense....
View ArticleMaking Change
When we see change happening in communities, in organizations, in people’s lives – what is supporting that change to happen? What are the factors that cause change? We'll be digging into that topic...
View Article(JOYFULLY!) Busy
“How are you?” It’s a simple and powerful question. I’ve been paying close attention to this question lately, and here are a few things I’ve found: 1. You have a choice in how you respond to this...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Number One Ingredient?
You never know what you’ll find when you read the label – all of it. Wanting to fuel myself with atypical airport food on a recent trip I was pleased to find a spot that featured GT’s Kombucha and a...
View ArticleMoving Beyond the Check Box
The process is mapped out and system in place to ensure that a thank you letter is generated and sent out within two days of receiving every donation. Check. What does that feel like to the receiver of...
View ArticleStop Asking How
How can someone toss a beer can off the ski lift onto the beautiful white snow down below? How can that woman flip a cigarette butt out her car window like that? What is she thinking? Every one of...
View ArticleSwing Your Lantern Higher
As my involvement with Creating the Future continues to grow and evolve, the clarity around what I’m writing and sharing with the universe is revealing itself. Committed to supporting the movement that...
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