Category Archives: Social capital

Barter and the Giant Swing

I’m just back from family camp at YMCA Camp Coleman in South Puget Sound. How fun for adults to get to participate in camp alongside their kids! Among other exciting activities, I got to ride …

21st Century Leadership Trend #2: Digital Natives

There has been a buzz in the nonprofit community about generational change, and culture clashes between older managers and younger staff are happening.  Leaders are trying to get a handle on new ways of working …

Attracting the creative class

The Nonprofit Conference this year has given me a lot to chew on.  I am going to share some tidbits with you from one of the most poorly attended sessions, a presentation of the efforts …

Lessons from geese

Metaphors and stories can be a powerful spark for reflection and discussion.  I’m going to share several of my favorites here.  I’m sure they will be familiar to most readers already, and if not, I …