Category Archives: Sustainability

21st Century Leadership: Dealing with Complexity

I’m finally getting around to sharing a few highlights from our conference session this week at the Nonprofit Conference.  It was a pleasure working with Amanda, who knows how to keep a presentation lively.  We …

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 …

Exporting Democracy?

I had a great conversation with a friend this week.  She had just returned from a vacation to Costa Rica, and we were discussing how disturbing it is to return to the US after being …

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 …