The nonprofit sector is constantly changing and staying ahead of the curve is essential. Advanced listening is a skill set you can use daily to help your organization grow. In this episode, David and Margaret talk with Mark Vincent, founder of the Design Group International. Mark shares his expertise in advanced listening as well as process [...]

The Holiday season can be a magical time, but it can also be very challenging. In this mini-episode, David and Margaret chat about saboteurs that can show up to crash your party during the holiday season. They share tips on what to do when the stress and anxiety get overwhelming. If you want to learn more [...]

A culture of accountability is critical to keeping donors happy and growing your organization. What happens when deadlines are missed? In this mini-episode, Janice and Michelle continue their conversation on getting stuff done with a focus on creating a culture of accountability. They share why it is essential, how to create and maintain it, and what [...]

In this episode, David and Margaret talk with Lisa Gruenloh, Founder and President of Purpose Journey, Inc. Lisa is passionate about journaling. In this conversation, she shares how it not only helps with creativity and innovation, but also unlocks inner wisdom and self-compassion. You can read Lisa's full blog here. Lisa’s challenge for listeners is to start [...]

Do you indirectly try to gain acceptance and affection by helping, pleasing, rescuing, or flattering others? Well, you might be suffering from the Pleaser Saboteur. In this mini-episode, David and Margaret continue their conversation on Positive Intelligence with the Pleaser Saboteur. They discuss some of the causes and impacts of this Saboteur and what leaders can do [...]

In this episode, Michelle and Janice talk with return guest Kimberley MacKenzie. This conversation echoes many that are currently happening in the nonprofit sector. What happens when we lose our passion for our work? We talk about the importance of values and Kimberley shares a powerful question that helped her regain her passion. Kimberley challenges [...]

When things go unfinished in a workplace, it can create negativity, blame, and shame. How can leaders help create accountability without judgment? In this mini-episode, Janice and Michelle discuss three ways leaders can get things done and empower their teams in the process. Our challenge this week is to utilize the 3 questions during your next [...]

It is extremely important that women talk about money, not only to help themselves but for the good of the world. In this episode, Michelle and Margaret talk with Jane Finette, Founder & Executive Director at The Women’s Impact Alliance. She shares why it is important for women to talk about money. She discusses the [...]

It’s easy to reward things that are straightforward to document. But how can we reward fundraising metrics that don’t appear in our CRM? In this episode, Janice and Margaret talk with Joe Torres, Executive Director of the Grand Challenges Canada Foundation. Joe shares his thoughts on fundraising metrics and rewards and why we must keep [...]

Have you ever been to a meeting, and after it was said and done, it left you feeling like it should have been an email? What makes meetings suck, and how can we improve them? In this mini episode, Janice and Michelle talk about how to make meetings more impactful, engaging and enjoyable. Remember to download [...]