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One of the hardest parts of nonprofit leadership is making decisions without having all the information. Should we hire now or wait? Should we launch the new program or build reserves? Should we invest in technology or hold onto cash? Leaders rarely get certainty...
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If it feels like things are moving fast, it is because they are. The pace of change has accelerated. More importantly, the number of things changing all at once has increased. Multiple systems are shifting at the same time: technology, workforce expectations, trust in...
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For those of you who are familiar with Social Impact Architects, you already know that many of our team members are graduates of Duke University. So, we have been really excited that both the Duke men’s and women’s basketball teams are crushing it this March. What is...
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Antarctica has a way of checking your ego fast. There is no powering through here. No forcing the agenda. Ice shifts. Weather changes. Plans adjust. Nature does not negotiate. You can be prepared, thoughtful and experienced, and still be reminded very quickly that you...
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“When written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity.”- John F. Kennedy The quote above may be familiar, but the truth behind it hits differently today. Crises are...